New Balance Case Study – CSR (Information Attached)

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Paper instructions:
This case study focuses on New Balance, a privately held company and the fourth largest athletic footwear manufacturer in the world. New Balance has a strong

social responsibility culture and mission. The overall goal of the case is to use the provided information from this comprehensive company assessment to identify
a few key areas where New Balance can focus on and demonstrate industry leadership while also supporting the bottom line.
In this case study analysis, you are to address the following, utilizing the headings below in the body of the paper. You must cite all facts from the case study

itself. In addition to citing from the case study, you must also cite at least two other resources.

Required assignment length (not including cover page and reference
page): 6–8 pages.

Introduction
Provide a synopsis of the company and the case.

Strengths and Weaknesses
Identify key strengths and weaknesses in each of the following categories:
o Overall Governance
o Products and Services
o Operations
o Community Support

Analysis
? Analyze the strengths and weaknesses identified; select two to three areas for New Balance to focus on and develop a CSR strategy that is integrated with the

business strategy.

Implementing CSR
? List the key steps for implementing an integrated CSR strategy. Who should be involved? What should the communication plan consist of? What resources are needed?

What is the timeline? What are the measures of success? What are other important items to include?

Conclusion
? Summarize in 2–3 paragraphs the most important elements addressed in this analysis.