Note: Fictitious scenario In the clothing industry, keeping input and distribution costs under control are an important driver for financial returns. In the last few years, these costs have been rising. Profitability in the sector is under pressure. To address profitability concerns, the board of directors of Giordano (https://corp.giordano.com.hk/) are considering two proposals Proposal 1: reduce product quality by reducing the quality of inputs Proposal 2 – maintain product quality but reduce the range of CSR initiatives it supports The board of directors are sure, however, there may be other options. Instructions on Assessment 1.
You are required to produce a Min 3500 (Max 3850 words) words essay based on the following tasks: (Total 4 Parts bellows) 1. An introduction to the company and its current approach to corporate responsibility and sustainability (10%) (Around 300 words) 2. With reference to appropriate theory and the company, discuss the key tensions or dilemmas involved in being an ‘ethical’ company (30%) (Around 1000-1100 words) 3. With reference to your answer to part (1) and part (2), assess the proposal (40%) (Around 1600-1700 words) 4. Develop one further proposal that the directors should consider in light of your answers to parts 1, 2 and 3 (20%). (Around 600-700 words) 2. Please refer ALL attached files (39 in total) and read them very carefully, especially those marked “IMPORTANT & VERY IMPORTANT” in the file name 3. Please MUST Follow ALL the instruction/ hits from the files: Important Note – Assignment Briefing & The Academic Skills Lecture 1, 2 4. Please also beware of the Teaching Learning Plan in regard the Marking Scheme & Essential Reading. 5. Words Limited: 3500 words (Max + 10%), The word count does not include title page, contents page, glossary, tables, figures, illustrations, reference list, bibliography and appendices. 6. *** Please confirm ALL Above OK & The Assignment Submission DEADLINE is 16 May (without DELAY)
