Assigned Readings:
Chapter 17. Business and Its Suppliers Chapter 18. The Community and the Corporation Chapter 19. The Public and Corporate Reputation Initial Postings: Read and reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Then post what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other thing that you felt was worthy of your understanding in each assigned textbook chapter.Your initial post should be based upon the assigned reading for the week, so the textbook should be a source listed in your reference section and cited within the body of the text. Other sources are not required but feel free to use them if they aid in your discussion.
Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions:
Walmart, Monster Beverage, and Patagonia are presented as three examples of firms capturing the extraordinary complexity of the business-supplier relationship. Identify the major components of these examples as a model for other firms to follow in managing its supplier stakeholder relationship.
In your opinion, what are the most pressing and significant concerns facing communities today? Why do you think so? How would a business\’s community relations department address that concern?
Analyze why a business may wish to get involved in community relations. What benefits accrue to businesses that actively participate in their communities? [Your post must be substantive and demonstrate insight gained from the course material. Postings must be in the student\’s own words – do not provide quotes!]
[Your initial post should be at least 450+ words and in APA format (including Times New Roman with font size 12 and double spaced). Post the actual body of your paper in the discussion thread then attach a Word version of the paper for APA review]