Case Synthesis on Apple’s supply chain case

The case synthesis aims to assess the extent to which students are able to critically read business cases and synthesize. Evaluate, extract and synthesize relevant information from business and economics sources for use in business academic writing • Demonstrate an understanding of the appropriate structure and features of key business genres such as academic papers and business case syntheses Assessment question: Based on your knowledge of CSR and what you have read and rese arched regarding Apple’s 2012 supply chain issues, summarize and present your analysis into a case synthesis. Ensure that your case synthesis links Apple’s supply chain issues with CSR concepts recommended solutions for minimizing the reoccurrence of such CSR issues at Apple. Anticipate any barriers to implementation of your recommendations, and provide suggestions on how they might be overcome. Word count: No more than 800 words Deadline: End of week 11 You may wa nt to use the following word limit a s a guide to structuring your case synthesis: 1) Background or introduction (approximately 50 words) 2) Key Issues with Apple’s Supply Chain in Relation to CSR Practices (approximately 300 words) 3) Recommendations & evaluation (approximately 450 words