Competencies
In this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following
competencies:
Recommend operations management methods and techniques to
increase value for customers
Evaluate how operations management generates value for an
organization
Explain local, national, and global sustainability in relation to
functional areas of business
Scenario
You work as the chief supply-chain officer at the large international
corporation, NationaliTeas. NationaliTeas manufactures and sells tea
worldwide. Its motto is “Keeping people and their taste buds awake (when
they want to be awake).” Its mission is “Make the world more awake
through rejuvenating and refreshing beverages and sustainable practices
that uplift workers, communities, and souls.” Its vision is “to be the most
respected tea manufacturer across at least three continents for our tea and
our actions, which will be driven by a commitment ethical sourcing, minimal
waste, and empowerment of our employees.”
You would like to establish an operational goal of having your corporation
apply for a B Corp Certification within the next two years. You believe this
would add value to the organization and help it to prioritize a stronger focus
on sustainable operational practices. You have conducted a preassesment
based on the recommendations for applying for B Corp Certification, and
you’ve evaluated the corporation’s current strengths and areas for
improvement.
Now you need to develop a proposal for the board of directors that explains
why prioritizing the triple bottom line (TBL) through working toward B Corp
Certification has organizational value. You must also propose three high-
impact initiatives to help strengthen the corporation’s commitment to
people, planet, and profit based on your evaluations.
Directions
1. Part One: Justification of Benefits: Justify the value of working
toward more intentionally incorporating the TBL framework into
organizational decision making, specifically how ethical business
