Review the following cases:

Case 1: Corporate Social Responsibility- Companies in the News.

Case 2: 'Wal-Mart wants to be more like us'.

After you have reviewed the cases above, write an essay that addresses the following:

1. Define social responsibility.

2. What are the similarities and differences between both companies regarding their corporate social responsibility efforts?

3. What positive strides are both companies trying to make with their corporate social responsibility efforts?

4. Do you feel that the companies are doing enough with their corporate social responsibility efforts?

5. If you answer "yes," then what should they continue to do, and why?

6. If you answer "no," then what should they do differently, and why?

7. Apply the corporate social responsibility concept when you respond.