Reference no: EM132443487

CSR is no longer an ancillary practice for corporations that compete in the global marketplace. Consumers around the world are demanding that, beyond the brand, companies demonstrate company-wide CSR and engage in ethical and sustainable practices in all or many facets of their operations.

Instructions:

• Read "Consumer Responsibility" on pages 22-27 in the Cone/Echo Global CSR Study. The PDF of the study is linked fromhttps://www.conecomm.com/global-csr-study. (Note: You must fill in your name and email to download the report.)
• Read the case study, Lifecycle Pricing, from the textbook.

  Answer the following questions in a well-written paper:

1. Evaluate the significance of the product lifecycle in lifecycle pricing for companies that promote CSR.
2. Analyze the connections among source, production, consumption, and disposal.
3. What are the implications for a firm's reputation when there is a dichotomy between the final consumer product and the inputs of its production? Using two examples of companies that have not paid attention to the product lifecycle of their brands, create a plan for they could have done differently to be socially responsible.
4. Analyze thesix product certification logos from the text. Why do or do you not believe that consumers trust a brand carrying the specific certifications? Defend your position with research.
5. As a manager in a global company, create a five-step plan that you would take to ensure that your organization is engaging in ethical and sustainable practices.

Requirements:

• Your paper should be 5-6 pages in length, not counting the required title and reference pages, APA Format