Assignment: The “issue” of Stakeholder Management and Corporate Performance.

You are to write a minimum, 2 page essay, on this week’s subject matter per below. Also, please cite at least two (2) outside sources.

Sociologist Erving Goffman has pointed out that all social groups, including professionals, develop a protective attitude toward members of their group, even when what some of the members do is seen as morally wrong. A sense of loyalty to the group often overrides what they would otherwise deem immoral.

Consider the arguments for and against exposing Stakeholders with whom you are personally close or with whom you have close professional ties. Develop a position on this issue that could serve as a guide for anyone in such a position with regard to Corporate Performance.