Wk 1 Discussion - Ethical Behavior as a Marketing Strategy Response 2

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Wk 1 Discussion - Ethical Behavior as a Marketing Strategy [due Day 3] Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Due Day 3 Marketing strategies are used to promote products and services. Many companies have discovered their customers indicate that ethics and social responsibility matter when choosing products. Select 1 company that uses ethical behavior as a marketing strategy. Consider the effect it has on the company. Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: How does the company you selected distinguish between social responsibility and ethical and legal issues in their marketing strategy? What is the value to the company of communicating ethical behavior to the public? Due Day 7 Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional. Response: Starbucks is a company that uses ethical behavior as a marketing strategy. Starbucks is committed to becoming resource positive – to give more than they take from the planet. Starbucks sources tea from third-party certified farmers with the focus to improve the livelihoods of tea workers, smallholder farmers and their communities, and the environment in which tea is produced. In terms of legal issues, Starbucks recognizes the importance of adhering to the laws, rules, and regulations of the countries in which it operates. All Starbucks partners have a continuing obligation to familiarize themselves with applicable laws relating to their job responsibilities and all Starbucks policies. Starbucks is also committed to following all applicable wage and hour laws and regulations to help ensure that all work performed for Starbucks is compensated correctly.
The Starbucks Code of Ethics is valuable by shaping employees conduct by outlining a framework for ethical behavior. Employees benefit from committing to the code through compliance with applicable laws and regulations, resulting in a work environment that values employees and their well-being, contributing to their overall satisfaction. References: Bhayani, T. (2023, October 20). Exploring the Starbucks Code of Ethics. AirMason. Compliance with Law and Regulations. (n.d.). Starbucks. Starbucks Ethical Sourcing of Sustainable Products. (n.d.). Starbucks.
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