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Advani, A. (2009, March). How to raise your first round of financing. Entrepreneur, 37(3), 90.
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After reading the article on financing a new business, write a one page paper that addresses the
following:
Given the multitude of options for funding, explain whether you believe that entrepreneurs use the
best long-term option. Or, do they use the option that currently seems most expedient? Does the best
method of financing change as the business gets off the ground and begins to grow? Explain
How to raise your first round of financing By Asheesh Advani I received an education about money
during the last recession, i was raising money for my startup by stringing together a series of small
investments from ange! investors, friends and relatives. It was a tough slog, but I eventually assembled a
group of investors and a board of directors. Not long after, an investor offered to make a sizable
investment. But the share price he offered was lower than that paid by previous investors. 1 only had
three months of cash in the bank and was desperate to accept, but the board turned down the offer.
Despite my protests. I was back to the drawing board with 90 days 90 Entrepreneur ^ March 2009 to
find an investor willing to pay a higher price. I eventually did find one, but only after two more years of
stringing together small investments at incrementally higher share prices from angels, friends and
relatives. My story isn t unusual; entrepreneurs who have raised money through private investors know
shareholders will fight to avoid dilution. The interests of founders, new investors and shareholders often
diverge between the first and second round of financing, particularly during recessions. Here's how to
raise your first round of financing with your second round in mind. 1. Use convertible debt, not stock.
This allows you to raise money without setting a price per share. You can set a discount or a bonus for
early investors by enabling them to convert the debt to stock at favorable terms when a larger investor
comes along. This protects and rewards your early investors and allows you more flexibility and control.
Setting a share price for selling stock to early investors is arbitrary and could paint you into a corner. I
recall times when I was embarrassed to even mention offers from new investors to my older investors.
2. Set a fair price or an appropriate discount. The price you offer to early investors says a lot about your
character. You want a high price because you re confident about your business; meanwhile, you want to
keep the price low to avoid taking advantage of your relatives, friends and other private investors by
setting them up for future dilution and acrimonious investor relations. Somewhere between these two
extremes is the right answer. Similarly, when setting a price discount for convertible stock, you can set it
too high to attract investor dollars. In that case, future investors will think you've been too generous. 3.
Communicate regularly. When you re raising money, il becomes second nature to brag about your
business. However, don't let this affect how you communicate with shareholders. Rather than sending
them only good news, send them updates on a regular schedule—annually at least, although I
recommend quarterly. Even if your startup isn't generating any revenue yet, tell them what you're doing
to move it forward. Sharing news consistently builds trust. You'll need that trust when it's time to raise
your next round. Asheesh Advani is president of Virgin Money USA (virginmoneyus.com). author of
Investors in Your Backyard and founder of CircteLending. which pioneered the business of managing
persorvto-person loans and mortgages and was acquired by the Virgin Group.
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In order to make this a successful process,engage stakeholders early. It is very easy to say a change needs to happen and implement it while not seeing the individual’s it effects or providing any follow through. The individuals that are involved, which in this case would be the cyber and physical security team at the very least, need to be engaged early on to see their thoughts. They can provide potential ideas and solutions because they are the ones who work the daily duties and understand what will work and what won’t. We have all likely worked with the “good idea fairies” that think their plan will work but, haven’t worked the job in a while and truly have no idea. It is frustrating when you are the one facing that and it leads you to be a change resistor. If leadership included all individuals effected by combining these two domains, they could provide the insight that will make it successful.
Lastly, and potentially most important,communicate at every level and every step. Any type of change can be difficult and takes some time to get used to and work the kinks out. One of the major factors that can make that process even more difficult is not having proper communication and then no one knows what is supposed to be happening. “Communication sets a tone of transparency and openness. Proper communication can serve a myriad of functions including: conveying the vision and goals, sharing information, eliciting participation, providing feedback” (USAID, 2015). Communication should be done throughout the entire process to ensure there is as smooth of a transition as there can be. Communication can also provide lessons learned which will mitigate many failed plans that could attempt to be implemented. As long as communication is flowing through all channels and everyone is on the same page, it should lead to a successful convergence.
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As more and more of our lives and business is conducted online the threat of cyber-attack grows year by year. Such is the threat that most organizations have had to establish cyber or IT security departments in order to combat this threat. As technology advances so too do the threats to the systems and data of organizations worldwide. While physical and cyber security are two distinct disciplines, there is still bleed-over in desired outcome and often in practice as well. Matthews (2016) discusses that physical intrusions can lead to cybersecurity issues through the installation of viruses or surreptitious emplacement of items such as keyboard “sniffers”. The author also states that some cyber-attacks can have physical security issues and as such it is imperative that the two disciplines of IT and physical security not remain so distinct from one another (Matthews, 2016). In an effort to merge the two disciplines under the guidance of one CSO I think that it is important to establish a hierarchy, establish goals, and institute synch meetings.
Establish a Hierarchy
In merging two disparate working groups it is necessary to establish a hierarchical reporting structure. I would propose that the CSO be at the top of the pyramid with the physical and cyber security managers/directors reporting directly to him/her. This not only consolidates the senior management position, but also reiterates the peer relationship that is expected of the physical and cyber security leads. Beneath them they have their teams who report to them, but the buck stops more or less with the CSO. Combining the two disciplines under a single senior manager seeks to improve both efficiency and effectiveness and can hopefully lead to reduced redundancies within security measures and protocol (Kaplan, 2002).
Establish Goals
Physical and cyber security professionals already share a common, overarching goal of securing a company’s assets (Lalonde, 2018). The goal for a CSO is to delineate further and more minute goals for the two groups to accomplish both individually and as a team. These combined goals will help to not only serve the security purposes of the organization, but also to help the combined team recognize their shared goals and objectives. The CSO can further this cohesion by ensuring that organizational policy makes use of the combined nature of the security apparatus and nurtures a comprehensive security approach (Lalonde, 2018).
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As old habits tend to die hard, it is possible for physical and cyber security professionals to continue to work as wholly separate entities even once a convergence of the two departments has taken place. While understandable, that mindset can cripple a combined team. My suggestion to combat this occurrence is for the CSO to institute synch meetings that include members of both teams. This synchronization will not only help with relationship building, but also foster a working relationship where informational sharing and assistance will take place. The CSO may also choose to create smaller combined teams to tackle individual problems that may arise. These small-group projects may also help in the advancement of the security team’s goals.
Reference
Kaplan, S. (2002). Combining IT and physical security: Taming the two-headed beast. CSO. Retrieved from https://www.csoonline.com/article/2113229/combining-it-and-physical-security--taming-the-two-headed-beast.html.
Lalonde, M. (2018). Combining strengths: Cyber and physical security convergence.The Conference Board of Canada. Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/328964445_Combining_Strengths_Cyber_and_Physical_Security_Convergence.
Matthews, W. (2016). Why DHS is merging cyber and physical security. Retrieved fromhttps://www.govtechworks.com/why-dhs-is-merging-cyber-and-physical-security/.
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Good write-up! What are some practical strategies of convergence that you would take?
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The new model strategy- It offers a new model of understanding and the mitigation of the threat to the environment. One of the primary duties includes the development and the implementation of strategies to understand the nature and the probability on the eruption of security risk events and alleviation to the business's specific vulnerabilities. The CSO, therefore, seeks to demonstrate the mitigation methodology and planning on the convergence of the two domains.
Integration of governance- To cub the future landscape of threats, the CSOs and CEOs should realize that the alliance between the cyber and physical security systems is critical to the safeguarding of the company's overall reputation and operations. Though skeptics may seek to claim that the integration will not have a place in the corporate businesses concurring with this ideology will, therefore, neglect the convergence of the two security domains (Grover, & Garimella, 2019). Therefore, firms and organizations to fully agree how to adopt this model, the CSOs should face the overcoming challenges and stand along with tangible evidence that seeks to confuse the firms that convergence of the two domains is there to enable the firms to achieve their goals and they should look beyond.
The bottom line-This is a pragmatic strategy in the evolving threat environment as it includes a holistic approach towards the integration of the cyber and physical security domains. The implementation of these new methods of governance supports corporate security management which will collectively prepare the firms into addressing the multitude of emerging future threats. Therefore the CSO seeks to play a strategic role in ensuring that the risk management plans and the leverage should not only utilize the convergence framework but also reducing the firm's exposure to risks.
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Grover, J., & Garimella, R. M. (2019). Concurrency and Synchronization in Structured Cyber-Physical Systems. In Cyber-Physical Systems: Architecture, Security, and Application (pp. 73-99). Springer, Cham.
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In recent years, hacktivists have begun gaining unauthorized access to systems with the intent to steal and expose information from their targets. This is a criminal act in the United States under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986, which prohibits unauthorized access to a computer or system. Most other hacktivist activity besides unauthorized access involves disruption to normal system activity, which due to the open and connected nature of the Internet can affect or disrupt other systems not related to the hacktivists’ target. Hacktivist activity should be discouraged because of the negative impact it can have on overall Internet availability and usage.
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Koerner, B. (2016, April). Why ISIS Is Winning the Social Media War . Retrieved from Wired: https://www.wired.com/2016/03/isis-winning-social-media-war-heres-beat/
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Select a current or emerging technology with security applications and provide a minimum of two pros and two cons for the technology you selected. The question is broad-based and can include technologies such as drones, artificial intelligence, bio-engineering, biometrics, etc.
Response #5
The discussion of convergence between cyber and physical security has been happening for quite a while. However, it has only been in the past few years that those discussion have begun to get some traction due to the increased use and capabilities of technology. Combining these security disciplines offers a more holistic approach to security in general. In order to effectively achieve this, there are three main steps that would need to be completed.
The first step would be to create a comprehensive security strategy. According to the Change Management Best Practice Guide, there should be several key components that are included in this strategy. Those components are: "vision and goals, stakeholders, resources, time-specific milestones, communications tools and strategy, metrics, roles and responsibilities, and results from change readiness" (USAID, 2015). This plan should not be initiated when the change starts and then upon completion forgotten about. It needs to be a continuously implemented strategy. The plan is developed to ensure the company is on the correct path as it moves forward and does not leave anything behind or skipped. Additionally, this document that outlines the strategy needs to be as clear as possible so every individual understands their role.
In order to make this a successful process,engage stakeholders early. It is very easy to say a change needs to happen and implement it while not seeing the individual’s it effects or providing any follow through. The individuals that are involved, which in this case would be the cyber and physical security team at the very least, need to be engaged early on to see their thoughts. They can provide potential ideas and solutions because they are the ones who work the daily duties and understand what will work and what won’t. We have all likely worked with the “good idea fairies” that think their plan will work but, haven’t worked the job in a while and truly have no idea. It is frustrating when you are the one facing that and it leads you to be a change resistor. If leadership included all individuals effected by combining these two domains, they could provide the insight that will make it successful.
Lastly, and potentially most important,communicate at every level and every step. Any type of change can be difficult and takes some time to get used to and work the kinks out. One of the major factors that can make that process even more difficult is not having proper communication and then no one knows what is supposed to be happening. “Communication sets a tone of transparency and openness. Proper communication can serve a myriad of functions including: conveying the vision and goals, sharing information, eliciting participation, providing feedback” (USAID, 2015). Communication should be done throughout the entire process to ensure there is as smooth of a transition as there can be. Communication can also provide lessons learned which will mitigate many failed plans that could attempt to be implemented. As long as communication is flowing through all channels and everyone is on the same page, it should lead to a successful convergence.
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Response #6
As more and more of our lives and business is conducted online the threat of cyber-attack grows year by year. Such is the threat that most organizations have had to establish cyber or IT security departments in order to combat this threat. As technology advances so too do the threats to the systems and data of organizations worldwide. While physical and cyber security are two distinct disciplines, there is still bleed-over in desired outcome and often in practice as well. Matthews (2016) discusses that physical intrusions can lead to cybersecurity issues through the installation of viruses or surreptitious emplacement of items such as keyboard “sniffers”. The author also states that some cyber-attacks can have physical security issues and as such it is imperative that the two disciplines of IT and physical security not remain so distinct from one another (Matthews, 2016). In an effort to merge the two disciplines under the guidance of one CSO I think that it is important to establish a hierarchy, establish goals, and institute synch meetings.
Establish a Hierarchy
In merging two disparate working groups it is necessary to establish a hierarchical reporting structure. I would propose that the CSO be at the top of the pyramid with the physical and cyber security managers/directors reporting directly to him/her. This not only consolidates the senior management position, but also reiterates the peer relationship that is expected of the physical and cyber security leads. Beneath them they have their teams who report to them, but the buck stops more or less with the CSO. Combining the two disciplines under a single senior manager seeks to improve both efficiency and effectiveness and can hopefully lead to reduced redundancies within security measures and protocol (Kaplan, 2002).
Establish Goals
Physical and cyber security professionals already share a common, overarching goal of securing a company’s assets (Lalonde, 2018). The goal for a CSO is to delineate further and more minute goals for the two groups to accomplish both individually and as a team. These combined goals will help to not only serve the security purposes of the organization, but also to help the combined team recognize their shared goals and objectives. The CSO can further this cohesion by ensuring that organizational policy makes use of the combined nature of the security apparatus and nurtures a comprehensive security approach (Lalonde, 2018).
Institute Synch Meetings
As old habits tend to die hard, it is possible for physical and cyber security professionals to continue to work as wholly separate entities even once a convergence of the two departments has taken place. While understandable, that mindset can cripple a combined team. My suggestion to combat this occurrence is for the CSO to institute synch meetings that include members of both teams. This synchronization will not only help with relationship building, but also foster a working relationship where informational sharing and assistance will take place. The CSO may also choose to create smaller combined teams to tackle individual problems that may arise. These small-group projects may also help in the advancement of the security team’s goals.
Reference
Kaplan, S. (2002). Combining IT and physical security: Taming the two-headed beast. CSO. Retrieved from https://www.csoonline.com/article/2113229/combining-it-and-physical-security--taming-the-two-headed-beast.html.
Lalonde, M. (2018). Combining strengths: Cyber and physical security convergence.The Conference Board of Canada. Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/328964445_Combining_Strengths_Cyber_and_Physical_Security_Convergence.
Matthews, W. (2016). Why DHS is merging cyber and physical security. Retrieved fromhttps://www.govtechworks.com/why-dhs-is-merging-cyber-and-physical-security/.
Response #7 N
(Teacher Question to my response below)
Good write-up! What are some practical strategies of convergence that you would take?
(My Response)
Cyber and physical security have been tangled since the beginning when the first security systems were disabled. The convergence of both cyber and physical security systems isn’t a new deal but a developing threat. Due to the technological advancement, more security options have been sought amid in the coverage of new are technologically improved crimes. Cybersecurity has therefore, led to the development and operation of the virtualized security systems. For instance, modern lounges have adopted the HVAC system through which all the access control systems are network-enabled and accessible. Therefore this concludes that a single security breach cannot be able to compromise the entire physical infrastructure of the building. The convergence of security systems is significant and useful since flaws exist in the system due to failure to adhere to the maintenance and protection guides. When both the cyber and physical security systems are connected they operate more effectively since the physical security systems have been augmented with advancement in the smart feature which includes the biometric scanning for a physical address and also the use of the two-factor authentication through the network (George, 2019). The cyber solutions tend to give physical security systems access to great features which also increase the chances and the risk of the system being compromised. However, if these systems are not adequately protected, the risks may disappear, leaving behind only the merits or benefits.
CEOs and CSOs in the recent past have been accused of incompetence, lack of understanding of the modest impacts of the firm’s overall risk structure. Therefore as a CSO of the cyber and physical security convergence team, one should follow the following steps in ensuring that the systems work effectively in serving the people whom it was dedicated to serving. These steps include;
The new model strategy- It offers a new model of understanding and the mitigation of the threat to the environment. One of the primary duties includes the development and the implementation of strategies to understand the nature and the probability on the eruption of security risk events and alleviation to the business's specific vulnerabilities. The CSO, therefore, seeks to demonstrate the mitigation methodology and planning on the convergence of the two domains.
Integration of governance- To cub the future landscape of threats, the CSOs and CEOs should realize that the alliance between the cyber and physical security systems is critical to the safeguarding of the company's overall reputation and operations. Though skeptics may seek to claim that the integration will not have a place in the corporate businesses concurring with this ideology will, therefore, neglect the convergence of the two security domains (Grover, & Garimella, 2019). Therefore, firms and organizations to fully agree how to adopt this model, the CSOs should face the overcoming challenges and stand along with tangible evidence that seeks to confuse the firms that convergence of the two domains is there to enable the firms to achieve their goals and they should look beyond.
The bottom line-This is a pragmatic strategy in the evolving threat environment as it includes a holistic approach towards the integration of the cyber and physical security domains. The implementation of these new methods of governance supports corporate security management which will collectively prepare the firms into addressing the multitude of emerging future threats. Therefore the CSO seeks to play a strategic role in ensuring that the risk management plans and the leverage should not only utilize the convergence framework but also reducing the firm's exposure to risks.
References
Grover, J., & Garimella, R. M. (2019). Concurrency and Synchronization in Structured Cyber-Physical Systems. In Cyber-Physical Systems: Architecture, Security, and Application (pp. 73-99). Springer, Cham.
George, A. M. (2019). The National Security Implications of Cyberbiosecurity. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 7, 51.
Park University Intro to Human Resource Management Research Paper
Topic: Include all 5 topics/learning objectives to research.Length and format:The paper should be approximately 7-10 pages ...
Park University Intro to Human Resource Management Research Paper
Topic: Include all 5 topics/learning objectives to research.Length and format:The paper should be approximately 7-10 pages in length excluding the cover page.Each new topic/core learning objective should be clearly noted. For example, you might bold and underline a new topic you begin to discuss. References should be listed at the end of each topic and all 5 topics should be 1.5 to 2 pages in length with 12point font, double-spaced with one-inch margins. Use the APA format for all references.Originality: At least 75% of the verbiage in your offering for each topic must be in your own words. Up to 25% can be the words of others taken from either the text or from the articles you used in support of your offering. You may paraphrase (which is taking the words of others and restating them in your own words , or you may quote the words of others as long as you give proper credit (see APA link below). Be careful not to plagiarize which is using the words of others and presenting them as your own. Any verbiage presented in your offering that is not properly cited or given appropriate credit will be deemed as you presenting those words as your own.Each topic/core learning objective review should contain at least two to three appropriate quotes and citations and two examples from organizations that support the 5 core learning objectives and topics individually. Research Topics (Complete all 5)CLO#1: Develop human resource strategies to support a competitive advantage and deal with change, unions, technology, diversity, globalization, and HR legislation. List and discuss three of these topics in depth using two organizational examples of successful implementation of HR strategies for each topic. For example, you may choose unions, diversity, and globalization. This will require 2 organizational examples for topic and a total of 3 references. Only one can be the text. This should be at least a page and a half using the font and margin criteria mentioned under Notes in the following section.CLO#2: Examine methodologies on how a firm's human resources influence organizational performance improvement and success. Here you will discuss how human resources interacts with the entire organization to assure there is performance success. For example, you may want to discuss appraisal and performance drivers, designing competitive advantages, performance in a global market, and human resource strategies designed to align human resource skills with current and future needs. Do not forget your two required organizational examples and the three references. One can be the text. This should be at least a page and a half using the font and margin criteria mentioned under Notes in the following section.CLO#3: Demonstrate knowledge of staffing and human resource analysis. This can include topics that assure the right people are hired for the various jobs. Discuss two to three topics such as job analysis and design, employee recruitment and selection, human resource management systems and show two organizational examples of successful HR implementation for these topics. Remember to include 3 references (one can be the text). This should be at least a page and a half using the font and margin criteria mentioned under Notes in the following sectionCLO#4: Critique the factors influencing worker motivation that are under management control. Discuss two to three topics such as the reward system, organizational climate and cultures, how work & jobs are designed and structured and leadership styles. Do not forget your two required organizational examples and the three references per topic. One can be the text. This should be at least a page and a half using the font and margin criteria mentioned under Notes in the following section.CLO#5: Investigate the role of management succession and employee career development. Discuss two to three topics such as training and development, talent management, developing leadership talent, succession planning, and employee retention. This will require 2 organizational examples for topic and a total of 3 references. Only one can be the text. This should be at least a page and a half using the font and margin criteria mentioned under Notes in the following section.
IRS Audits Target Wage Earners, Not the Wealthy Article Discussion
Forget Las Vegas and Atlantic City. Do not waste your money on your state's lottery. Get out of the office football pool. ...
IRS Audits Target Wage Earners, Not the Wealthy Article Discussion
Forget Las Vegas and Atlantic City. Do not waste your money on your state's lottery. Get out of the office football pool. There is a better gambling mechanism awaiting you, every April 15! It involves your odds of being audited by the IRS.If you like high-stakes gambling with your own money, and do not mind risking some jail time, playing against the IRS is just the ticket to give you goose bumps and an adrenaline rush. Winning means you get to keep your money—at least for a while; losing means giving the winner your money—plus penalties and interest (not to mention possible time away from family and your employer).Review the gaming odds from the article, "IRS Audits Target Wage Earners, Rather Than Wealthy," which is located on The Tax Prophet Web site. The link to the article and the gaming odds are provided in the Resources section of this discussion. Explain how you would put together a plan that could be enacted into law, to improve the odds of the IRS auditing wealthy taxpayers and corporations.Article:https://www.taxprophet.com/archives/hot_topic/0204.shtml
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Freeman And Friedman Wrk
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Freeman And Friedman Wrk
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ORG 535 University of Phoenix Week 2 Southwest Airlines HR Practices Analysis
Southwest Airlines is a well-known company featured in our textbook. Over the next 4 weeks, you will take on the fictional ...
ORG 535 University of Phoenix Week 2 Southwest Airlines HR Practices Analysis
Southwest Airlines is a well-known company featured in our textbook. Over the next 4 weeks, you will take on the fictional role of intern at Southwest Airlines Human Resources. You will utilize the textbook and other professional resources to complete your assessments.
Your first week on the job is filled with learning the ins and outs of Human Resources and the industry. Your manager told you that one of your projects is to assist with a new HR strategy for the company. This strategy is broken down into 3 parts that you’ll work on throughout the course. They are:
Examining current practices
Talent recruitment and selection
Strategy recommendation
Your first task is to examine Southwest's current HR practices, as reported in public sources. Complete the HR Design Decisions chart with your review and rationale of the elements listed below to decide where Southwest Airlines' HR practices fall. Support the analysis with evidence from sources on the web.
Employees as expenses vs. employees as assets
Compensation below market, above market, or competitive
Spontaneous training and development or planned training and development
Specific job descriptions or general job descriptions
External or internal recruitment, or both
Limited socialization of new employees or extensive socialization
Collective bargaining or individual bargaining
Possible sources for information include but are not limited to:
Organization website and associated websites
Vault Campus includes detailed reviews and survey information about what it’s like to work at Southwest. To access Vault Campus, visit eCampus and click PhoenixLink.
Websites that specialize in company reviews and job postings
Magazine and journal articles from the Internet or University Library
Submit your chart.
South University Social Cause Ethics in Organizations Paper
Use the same organization as in previous week's projects. Last week, you completed the strengths, weaknesses, opportunitie ...
South University Social Cause Ethics in Organizations Paper
Use the same organization as in previous week's projects. Last week, you completed the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis for your organization. Hopefully, you have begun researching potential social causes, issues, or nonprofits for your company to adopt.
As you consider your options, select three or four possible candidates (social causes) and evaluate whether the alternatives you come across fit with your company's mission, vision, and ethical framework, as well as any existing social responsibility efforts. Finally, select the new cause that will build upon your company's strengths. Will selecting this cause support the responsibility owed to your stockholders and stakeholders?
Tasks:
Propose your top three potential social causes for your organization and why your selected social cause or issue is a good match with your chosen corporation for creating a corporate social responsibility (CSR) campaign. You will want to be sure that you cover the following items in your report:
Evaluate how each of your top three social causes do or do not meet your company's mission, vision, and ethical framework, as well as, any on-going social responsibility efforts.
Defend why the social cause you chose is a good fit with your corporation.
Assess how Stockholder Theory and Stakeholder Theory impacted your final selection (Week 1 reading)
Justify which personal ethical framework impacted your final selection and how it impacted your selection (Week 2 reading)
Analyze the internal and the external ethical impacts of your selection (Week 3 reading)
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