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The CSR Debate. MBA 292 Professor McElhaney 15 April 2009. WalMart Feedback?. CSR in the News. Can Twitter use social impact to REdefine, or DEfine, their brand? http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/14/technology/internet/14twitter.html?em=&adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1239796910-KoQaYGhYkGOEOQ5d/AyL5g
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The CSR Debate MBA 292 Professor McElhaney 15 April 2009
CSR in the News • Can Twitter use social impact to REdefine, or DEfine, their brand? • http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/14/technology/internet/14twitter.html?em=&adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1239796910-KoQaYGhYkGOEOQ5d/AyL5g • Should YouTube Try to Do the Same? • http://adage.com/article?article_id=135982
Personal Social Responsibility Strategies • Due May 11 in class • Think about it in terms of WalMart’s PSP • You are now *a company* • Assess your current CSR strategies, activities, foci • Determine your business (life) objectives and core competencies • Is your PSR linked to your business (life) objectives? • Is your PSR linked to your core competencies? • Redefine, refocus, develop your PSR
The Great CSR Debate • PRO Team Leader: Megan Ryskamp • CON Team Leader: Jeff Shah • First PRO Team (3-5 minutes to lay out statement and position): Jenn, Julia, Jon B. • First CON Team (3-5 minutes to lay out statement and position): Hannah, Omar, Champa
The Great Debate • Second PRO Team (rebuts first CON, extends position, 3-5 minutes):Jon B., Kavita, Stefan • Second CON Team(rebuts first PRO, extends position, 3-5 minutes): Jesse, Erik, Mili • PRO Closing Argument: (restates position, 2-3 minutes): Ian, Jessica • CON Closing Argument: (restates position, 2-3 minutes): Mahta, Thomas
The Great Debate • Judges: Q & A (10 minutes) • 3-5 questions per side • Determine winner • Give specific feedback/ reasoning for vote, discuss what worked, what did not work • Jon W., Saket, Kathryn • Time Keeper: Megha
Examples Data Persuasiveness Blend of ethos, pathos, logos Strong Communication Skills Verbal & nonverbal Use of physical presence and space Conviction Think like opponent Cite experts Well-prepared presentation Use of visuals and words Use power of stories Good Debating