Case study of Nike- Evaluate the role of CSR.

Case study of Nike- Evaluate the role of CSR.

Nike is one of the popular known brands who manufacture sports and clothing. It manufactures shoes through subcontractors, most of which are located in Asian countries that have large non-employed population and low cost workers. Nike had been steadfast in their commitment to make CSR a priority. The company’s determination was triggered by a steady stream of bad press regarding the environment, labor and other social issues around the world. In 2005 this attitude shifted when Nike began disclosing their CSR activities after a couple of years of silence due to legal concerns. After several audits Nike reported that a large percentage of their overseas factories have their employees working in terrible environments for low pay and in unsanitary health conditions. With Nike planning to reshape the way customers, supplies, investors and regulators see the company. They are changing it from a closed system and making it more open so that suppliers and customers can relate to Nike. One of Nike’s problems is that its leadership and management style has become “leaders beyond borders” meaning leaders reach out to more than just their professional role to engage people on shared goals. By doing this smaller trade flows between some countries will be lost as they strive to meet this goal.

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