BUS 400 week 5

Resources: DEI and CSR

BUS‐400‐Q2758 Driving Business Opportunities 23EW2 MA

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Required Resources

RReeaaddiinngg: Corporate Diversity Initiatives Are Good For Everyone--Including You (https://www.forbes.com

/sites/rebekahbastian/2019/02/25/corporate-dei-initiatives-are-good-for-everyone-including-you)

This article explains the need for corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and addresses

misconceptions employees may have about such initiatives.

Consider the following as you read:

• Does your chosen company have a stated DEI initiative or position? If not, how does the company

ensure it works towards establishing a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment for all employees?

• How will you ensure your project team is aligned to the company’s DEI initiative?

RReeaaddiinngg: What is Corporate Social Responsibility? (http://ezproxy.snhu.edu/login?url=https://bi-gale-

com.ezproxy.snhu.edu/global/article/GALE%7CA585427294

/b21dc63829440612f6bff58a5b3f4d3f?u=nhc_main)

In this Shapiro Library article, you will review corporate social responsibility (CSR) and how a company can

bene�t from having robust CSR programs.

Consider the following as you read:

• What are some reasons for a company to adopt or contribute to CSR programs?

• Which types of CSR programs does your selected company practice and support?

• How do these programs bene�t a company?

RReeaaddiinngg: Corporate Social Responsibility (https://ezproxy.snhu.edu/login?url=https:

//search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ers&AN=89163622&site=eds-live&scope=site)

This Shapiro Library article examines the driving forces that have led to the evolution of CSR over the past

few decades. It also describes how certain organizations and shareholder activism contribute to the growth

in CSR activities. Finally, the article explores some issues affecting CSR.

Consider the following as you read:

• How has CSR impacted your selected company in terms of pro�tability, customer relations, shareholder

activism, and image?

• Are there any issues around your company’s position on CSR that you may need to consider in your

project?

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Additional Support (Optional)

VViiddeeoo: Leading a Diverse & Inclusive Organization: Reel Works (https://ezproxy.snhu.edu

/login?url=https://sk.sagepub.com/video/leading-a-diverse-and-inclusive-organization-reel-works?seq=3),

Chapters 3 and 4 (6:18)

In this Shapiro Library resource, the leaders and staff at Reel Works discuss how they provide inclusive and

diversity-focused opportunities to their student population by recruiting, staf�ng, supporting, and learning

from diverse personalities.

VViiddeeoo: Diversity, Culture & Leadership: PWC (https://ezproxy.snhu.edu/login?url=https://sk.sagepub.com

/video/diversity-culture-and-leadership-pwc), Chapters 1, 2, and 3 (9:11)

In this Shapiro Library resource, employees at PWC discuss how the company has committed to providing a

diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment by establishing employee groups or networks such as the

Multicultural Business Network at its of�ces.

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Activity Details

Explore these resources, which will help you learn about the importance and benefits of DEI initiatives and CSR

programs.

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