MBS662 Business Society and Environment Case analysis Section A: Long case analysis response (20...

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MBS662 Business Society and Environment

Case analysis

Section A: Long case analysis response (20 marks)

Provide a response to the case study provided from a number of different perspectives learnt in the unit and make reference to relevant theories, concepts, debates and dilemmas in your analysis:

· Identify the problem(s) in the situation presented in the scenario

· analyse the key issues within the context of theory/ies presented in your course

· develop and compare alternative solutions to the problems

· consider the advantages and disadvantages of various possible solutions

· select the best solution and make recommendations for action

· write up your case analysis in appropriate case analysis report format.

Topics covered

Session 2 - Planetary Boundaries and sustainable Development

Session 3 - Cosmopolitanism and the “cosmopolitical” corporation

Session 4 - Cities, glocality and the politics of business

Session 5 - Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Session 6 - Shared Value Creation and Innovation

Session 7 - Telling the stories, measuring, reporting,

Session 8- Alliances, supply chains and the challenges of values alignment

Session 9 - Ethics, society, the environment and personal action

List the concepts, theories, models and headings that you feel will help you analyse the problem. E.g. "perceptive shortcuts", "resistance to change", "performance management" Use the sorts of headings and terms you might use to search a database or index for material.

Undertake a key word search and identify reading material which will help you to analyse the information presented in the case study. Read these and take notes being careful to keep a record of all sources of information for use in referencing your discussion.

Identify Alternatives: Respond to the issues identified earlier. Outline the alternative courses of action available to solve the problem. Consider the pros and cons of each alternative. In order to develop a strong answer you will need to support your discussion with research.

Offer a solution: Make predictions as to what would happen if each of your alternatives were to be adopted. Evaluate these by listing the pros and cons for each. Use the same criteria for each so that they may be compared. (E.g. cost, resources, time frame). Select your preferred course of action, identifying immediate, medium and long-term objectives. Note down you reasons for selecting this particular option or options. List the implications of the preferred course of action. Consider both negative and positive implications. List any implementation issues which might arise: e.g. allocation of resources, top management resistance,

Write it up: Determine who your audience is from your original briefing. Plan your answer using all the information you have noted, and make an outline to follow. Unless otherwise instructed use a report format as might be used in the workplace. Develop any new insights, conclusions, or generalisations you may be able to make from the case. Include these in your discussion. Check that you have addressed all the issues identified in the case study. Edit your written product. Make sure that it flows, that the arguments presented are based on sound reasoning, and may be clearly understood, and that all your recommendations are derived from your discussion. Proof read, or have someone else proofread your work.

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Introduction:
	In this report, the case study on Blue Wallflowers has been analysed with reference to the topics and theories discussed between session 2 and session 9, which covers the topics like planetary boundary and sustainable development; cosmopolitanism and the Cosmo political corporation; cities, the promise of glocality and the political role of business; corporate social responsibility; shared value creation and innovation; telling the stories, measuring, reporting, campaigning, lobbying; an emerging world of alliance, supply chains, values and alignment; ethics, society, the environment and personal action. 
	The problems will be identified along with the key issues. The probable alternate solutions which can be possible will be identified along with their advantages and disadvantages. The ultimate motive is to arrive to the best possible solution for the problems.   
Problems:
	The case study presented is on Blue Wallflowers, which is owned by Marshall and Bob. It is a gift and souvenir shop in Perth, CBD. Marshall used to look after goods and stock and Bob used to look after staffs. Facing stiff competition from online and other big retailers, Marshall and Bob set up “click and collect” which was the online store of the company. Wendy Mettam was hired to look into the online business. 
	The problem arose that in 2015, the owners decided to be more responsible and they built a more responsible supply chain and to listen to the staffs more actively. In 2018, when Wendy was hired to look after the online business she was also instructed to consider the supply chain approach in every decision making. Wendy had to work out if a storage facility was required to be leased for the expanded business online.
	The problem is that Wendy came across a few problems in the supply chain. There is a manufacture who supplies souvenir “T” shirts at a low cost and for this manufacturer only Blue Wallflowers did not have to increase the price of the product in last 1 year. But that product is manufactured in an offshore factory which has a negative record regarding treatment of workers. In fact that factory had a fire in 2016, which killed a high number of employees. 
	For few other products sold in Blue Wallflowers, Wendy found it difficult to trace back the whole supply chain. The products are labelled that indigenous communities manufactured the product but the limited details has restricted the scope. It is difficult to understand the nature of contract with the artists and if they receive fair compensation and recognition or if the products are actually genuine.

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