Read the Nike CSR Challenge on pg. 66 in the textbook, and submit your responses to the following questions for the Chapter 2 assignment in the "Assignments" tab:
1. Discuss the challenges regarding social responsibility that companies in the apparel industry face in their supply chains around the world.
2. Discuss the meaning and implications of the statement by a Nike representative that "consumers are not rewarding us for investments in improved social performance in supply chains."
3. Is it possible to have "a compatibility of profits with people and planet"? Whose responsibility is it to achieve that state?
Read the Miscommunications with a Brazilian Auto Parts Manufacturer Case (pg. 140 in the textbook) and submit your response to the following questions:
1. What are three cultural "missteps" that Wally Astor and his father-in-law, Henry Williams, made in this scenario? Why do you think this happened?
2. If you were a native of Brazil and advising American business representatives on what to do when talking with Brazilian business partners, what would you tell the Americans about Brazilian culture?
3. Imagine that the situation in this case study was reversed, that is, the Brazilian businessmen were coming to the U.S. to look for a supplier. What would you tell the Brazilians about American business culture to prepare them for success?
Read the Facebook Case Study (pg. 169 in the textbook) and submit your responses to the following questions:
1. What is your opinion about how Facebook is used in the United States?
2. What is Facebook's approach to global expansion?
3. Do you think Facebook should operate in China even if it means complying with the restrictions there?
You are the CEO of a corporation located in the United States with overseas operations in numerous other countries. You have assigned one of your top sales VP to operations in Brazil in order to develop that market. Read the article on managing expatriates located in this tab.
Using this information and additional research, develop a plan that will ensure a smooth transition for your employee as well as provide an incentive for your employee to spend a few years in Brazil. How will he/she be paid? What factors do you need to consider in making this assignment? Use specific examples in your paper.
Attachment:- Assignments.rar