Apple and its Suppliers Case Analysis
Instructions:
Please type your analysis in MS Word, 6 pages, double spaced for detailed case analysis, excluding references.
Reading: APPLE AND ITS SUPPLIERS: CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
- Discuss the various levels for analysis at play for Apple as it addresses the CSR challenges presented in the case.
- Do you think Apple is responsible for the alleged human rights violation? If Apple continues on the same path, what should it do differently?
- How do you evaluate Apple applying different ethical standards in different countries? Discuss the role of other stakeholders in shaping CSR expectations
- Do you think this is an industry-specific issue?
- If you were Jeff Williams, what, if anything, would you do differently?
The case analysis will be evaluated on the following criteria:
- Did you correctly identify all the problems in the case and incorporate all the guiding questions?
- How well have you applied the appropriate course concepts/frameworks to your analysis?
- Are recommendations specific and supported by well thought out arguments and qualitative and/or quantitative evidence?
- Is your analysis logical, coherent, and complete?
- How clear and organized is your writing and presentation?
