Reference no: EM133156175

Please read the assigned case ("The Volkswagen Emissions Scandal and Its Aftermath1") carefully and answer ALL questions below. Your response should be typed with a maximum of TEN pages excluding the cover page, references, appendix and any attachments. Use 1.5 spacing, Times New Roman, 12 point font with a 1 inch margin. You are encouraged to research the case further in reputable sources (e.g. business press such as WSJ, Fortune, Bloomberg Business Week, and NY Times etc.) and include relevant references in your analysis. Please include page numbers and organize your writing using subheadings. The cover page should include your name, course number (with section) and date. Feel free to attach any supplementary files in the appendix at the end of the document.

1. Summarize and discuss the core issue in the case. Do not repeat the entire case details but only pertinent information at the heart of the case.

2. Identify all stakeholders that have been affected by the emission sandal. In your opinion, which stakeholder group was most affected by the scandal?

3. What factors contributed to the emissions scandal? To what extent are the leaders of Volkswagen responsible for what happened? Do you think they were held accountable for the scandal? Support your answer with relevant research.

4. Recent research in corporate social responsibility (CSR) and the triple bottom line suggests that companies' performance need to be evaluated using economic, social and environmental dimensions. How severely does this scandal affect the company's CSR reputation? Support your answer with relevant research.

5. Evaluate the company's response to the scandal so far. Do you think Volkswagen's handling of the scandal was effective? Support your answer with relevant research.

6. Provide the latest update on the emissions scandal. Support your answer with relevant research.