A nationwide strike uncovers unethical practices: consulting on socially responsible collaborator management in Mexico
Publication date: 28 April 2022
Abstract
Learning outcomes
It is expected that students enhance their awareness of businesses’ role in human rights protection as a key factor in their corporate social responsibility (CSR) engagement and core objective achievement, as well as understand the effects of gender-based violence on organizational performance and identify and develop policies for a socially responsible strategic plan for effective communication with current and potential stakeholders.
Case overview/synopsis
The case of AFF Consulting Group in Mexico illustrates the challenges that firms face when doing business in an environment riddled with inequality and gender-based violence. The firm is challenged with developing a socially responsible strategic plan to ensure effective communication with stakeholders. The case has been developed as a narrative to demonstrate the intricacies of internal dynamics and discussions, which lead to strategic planning and decision-making.
Complexity academic level
The case study illustrates the challenges of business dynamics in an emerging market. It is applicable, especially, for undergraduate and graduate students in management studies related to CSR, ethics, human resources, collaborator management and human rights.
Supplementary materials
Teaching notes are available for educators only.
Subject code
CSS 11: Strategy.
Keywords
Acknowledgements
Disclaimer. This case is written solely for educational purposes and is not intended to represent successful or unsuccessful managerial decision-making. The authors may have disguised names; financial and other recognizable information to protect confidentiality.
Citation
López-Fernández, A.M. (2022), "A nationwide strike uncovers unethical practices: consulting on socially responsible collaborator management in Mexico", , Vol. 12 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/EEMCS-04-2021-0105
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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