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Topic #1:Stakeholder Memo You read about stakeholders in your Reading area of this unit. How might external stakeholders’ points of view be different form the internal stakeholders? What changes would you expect to see in writing under the following circumstances? Read the scenario and follow the steps provided. Scenario: A public company is changing its mission and business entity to be a for-profit Benefit Corporation that is required to show social and environmental benefits besides a profit. But so far, the company has not altered their actions and policies with regards to enormous environmental waste being generated. Step 1: Read the scenario and choose one of these external stakeholders: Suppliers, customers, the community, competitors, society (the environment), banks and lending institutions, and the government. Step 2: Compose a short memo (200 words) to the CEO regarding your chosen stakeholder’s reaction to the changes and the ethical considerations. Remember the appropriate memo format. Share your memo with classmates as a posting.

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The transition of a public company into a Benefit Corporation aimed at demonstrating social and environmental benefits alongside profitability presents a complex scenario for external stakeholders. Each stakeholder group perceives and responds to such changes based on their interests, values, and expectations. Among the stakeholders, the community—particularly local residents and environmental groups—are likely to exhibit significant concern regarding the company's environmental practices and ethical commitments.

If I were to address this group, I would focus my memo on emphasizing the importance of aligning the company's actions with its newly stated social and environmental objectives. Current practices, such as generating substantial environmental waste, directly conflict with the socially responsible image that a Benefit Corporation aspires to promote. The community and environmental stakeholders may perceive this dissonance as hypocrisy or inaction, risking public backlash and loss of trust.

Ethically, the company faces the challenge of reconciling its environmental impact with its reform agenda. Failing to change waste management policies not only undermines its credibility but also raises questions about corporate integrity. Stakeholders such as the community expect transparency and genuine commitment to environmental stewardship. The company must implement policies that reduce environmental waste and demonstrate accountability to uphold its ethical responsibilities and societal obligations.

Ultimately, for the company to maintain legitimacy in its transition, it must proactively address the environmental concerns raised. This involves investing in sustainable practices, improving waste disposal procedures, and publicly communicating progress. Ethical business conduct requires actions that match words, especially when the company's reputation hinges on its social and environmental commitments. By aligning practices with its mission, the company can restore trust and ensure positive stakeholder relationships.

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