Due Date: April 23,2021 Unit 2 Mini-Case: Ethics & CSR in Org Theory Scenario You are the plant manager for a small manufacturing plant which has developed one particular structural design and strategic approach to doing business (chapters 2 & 3, structure and design, Porter’s broad strategy & Miles & Snow strategies). As a result of your organizational design, you now have to consider how you will allocate certain funds for various projects that align with the company goals and strategies. *You can choose any of the designs, but you should decide before moving on to the decision section* Although your plant has been operating at an acceptable level, there is always the need to improve operations.

You have argued that you could make significant improvements in your plant’s operations with additional funding. The company has decided to give you the opportunity to prove your ideas by allocating million to your budget. You have the authority to allocate these funds as you deem appropriate; however, you must also be able to justify your decisions to senior management, the employees, the community, and other interested groups as defined by your strategic position. Senior management has also placed some constraints/requirements on your decisions, as follows: A. You may only spend/allocate the money on the projects listed below (you cannot make up your own projects or groups) B.

You may only choose from the three options for spending provided for each group (you cannot split/choose amounts) C. Any money not spent must be returned to the company in general (will be removed from your budget) D. You will be asked to justify your allocations to a committee of management, employees, and other members of the business community. Keep in mind your strategic approach and be sure your allocations are consistent with that approach. Decisions Make your decisions (see the supplemental sheet for categories, descriptions, and options) for each of the following: Market Research $ Dividends $ Wage Increases $ Pollution Control $ Discrimination $ Research & Development $ Enhance Public Image $ Compensation $ Total Allocated $ Remaining (to return) $ Debrief Questions 1.

Which strategic direction/design did you choose and how did this affect your allocation decision-making? Was the process of choosing among these alternatives uncomfortable or difficult based on your org design at all? Explain. 2. Which stakeholders were the most important, given your chosen strategic choice/focus?

Which were least important? Explain. 3. Justify/support your reasons a. for any categories you decided to choose not to spend money (this includes either categories you made no allocation to as well as categories where you chose alternative A). b. for any categories you chose Alternative C for. c. Which categories were the most challenging to make decisions for?

Explain. 4. Which of the five approaches to CSR did you apply to this activity? How did this help shape/guide your choices? 5.

If you had money left over, where would you have allocated it if you were able to define custom amounts? Explain.

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Assignment on Ethical Decision-Making and CSR in Organizational Theory

Introduction

In managing a small manufacturing plant, strategic design and operational efficiency significantly influence decision-making and resource allocation. For this assignment, I will adopt the "Prospector" strategy based on Miles and Snow's typology, emphasizing innovation, market exploration, and adaptability (Miles & Snow, 1978). This strategic choice will guide the allocation of million across various project categories, ensuring alignment with the company's goals while considering ethical standards and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) principles.

Allocation Decisions

The allocation of funds must reflect both short-term operational improvements and long-term sustainability objectives. The following allocations have been made in compliance with the guidelines provided:
1. Market Research: 0,000 (Alternative C)
- Justification: Investing in market research is crucial for understanding customer needs, identifying new opportunities, and enhancing our competitive edge (Kotler & Keller, 2016). Given the dynamic nature of the market, this allocation aligns well with the Prospector strategy.
2. Dividends:

Due Date April 232021unit 2 Mini Case Ethics Csr In Org Theorysc

Due Date: April 23,2021 Unit 2 Mini-Case: Ethics & CSR in Org Theory Scenario You are the plant manager for a small manufacturing plant which has developed one particular structural design and strategic approach to doing business (chapters 2 & 3, structure and design, Porter’s broad strategy & Miles & Snow strategies). As a result of your organizational design, you now have to consider how you will allocate certain funds for various projects that align with the company goals and strategies. *You can choose any of the designs, but you should decide before moving on to the decision section* Although your plant has been operating at an acceptable level, there is always the need to improve operations.

You have argued that you could make significant improvements in your plant’s operations with additional funding. The company has decided to give you the opportunity to prove your ideas by allocating $1 million to your budget. You have the authority to allocate these funds as you deem appropriate; however, you must also be able to justify your decisions to senior management, the employees, the community, and other interested groups as defined by your strategic position. Senior management has also placed some constraints/requirements on your decisions, as follows: A. You may only spend/allocate the money on the projects listed below (you cannot make up your own projects or groups) B.

You may only choose from the three options for spending provided for each group (you cannot split/choose amounts) C. Any money not spent must be returned to the company in general (will be removed from your budget) D. You will be asked to justify your allocations to a committee of management, employees, and other members of the business community. Keep in mind your strategic approach and be sure your allocations are consistent with that approach. Decisions Make your decisions (see the supplemental sheet for categories, descriptions, and options) for each of the following: Market Research $ Dividends $ Wage Increases $ Pollution Control $ Discrimination $ Research & Development $ Enhance Public Image $ Compensation $ Total Allocated $ Remaining (to return) $ Debrief Questions 1.

Which strategic direction/design did you choose and how did this affect your allocation decision-making? Was the process of choosing among these alternatives uncomfortable or difficult based on your org design at all? Explain. 2. Which stakeholders were the most important, given your chosen strategic choice/focus?

Which were least important? Explain. 3. Justify/support your reasons a. for any categories you decided to choose not to spend money (this includes either categories you made no allocation to as well as categories where you chose alternative A). b. for any categories you chose Alternative C for. c. Which categories were the most challenging to make decisions for?

Explain. 4. Which of the five approaches to CSR did you apply to this activity? How did this help shape/guide your choices? 5.

If you had money left over, where would you have allocated it if you were able to define custom amounts? Explain.