Annotated Bibliography and Case Analysis: Business Ethics and CSR

This assignment is a comprehensive report that includes an annotated bibliography focusing on business ethics and corporate social responsibility (CSR). The annotated bibliography comprises summaries and citations of key articles and books, such as those by Ferrell et al. (2019), Ciulla and Scharding (2019), and Agarwal and Kohli (n.d.), highlighting their relevance to business practices and ethical leadership. The assignment explores the importance of ethical behavior, CSR initiatives, and their impact on brand reputation and business outcomes. The report emphasizes the need for businesses to integrate ethical considerations into their strategies, manage ethical dilemmas, and enhance CSR activities to meet organizational goals. The resources cited offer insights into how businesses can navigate ethical challenges, promote responsible practices, and achieve sustainable competitive advantages. The report provides an overview of the subject matter and provides a basis for further study of the business and ethical environment.

Case Report Part A

Annoted bibliography
Ferrell, O.C., Harrison, D.E., Ferrell, L. and Hair, J.F., 2019. Business ethics, corporate
social responsibility, and brand attitudes: An exploratory study. Journal of Business
Research, 95, pp.491-501.
This is an article that increase understanding about relative importance of business ethics
and social responsibility. There is need for determining brand attitude and value. There is
explanation regarding customer brand research associated with CSR and ethics. There is
explanation about different ways to manage functioning if business are not able to reach potential
customers. It is concluded that business ethics and CSR goes hand in hand. This is responsibility
essential to enhance CSR activities in order to complete organisational goals within specified
time.
Ciulla, J.B. and Scharding, T.K. eds., 2019. Ethical Business Leadership in Troubling Times.
Edward Elgar Publishing.
This article provides information regarding responsibilities of business as well as business
leaders within society. There are various challenges faced by business while implementing
ethical activities and projects. This book suggests what is the best way to manage business and
politics. For a business, it is important to use CSR activities for enhancing company’s brand and
image.
Agarwal, B. and Kohli, N.K., Practices of Ethical Values in Business Organizations for
Sustaining Competitive Advantage.
This article states that ethics are the most essential and fundamental element of business. It is
very important for any business to monitor that all managers and leaders are working in ethical
manner. Ethics support to change human behaviour and gradually it helps to enhance the
employee skills and abilities.