Whirlpool Corporation †A Lawful, Ethical, and CSR Minded Business Essa

tumble fellowship A Lawful, Ethical, and CSR tending(p) Business     Whirlpool Corporation A Lawful, Ethical, and CSR Minded Business     During the past several years global companies, like Whirlpool Corporation, have gained global aw arness of the complex and evolving legal, honorable, and kind expectations of their stakeholders. While many another(prenominal) companies have started to tackle these new set of requirements by modifying their mission statements, line of descent policies, and workplace practices, leadership companies continue to wrestle with the challenge of integrating these ternary vital topics into their overall billet operation. Companies that successfully integrate plans to incorporate the legal, ethical and corporate social responsibility concerns within all areas of their business hold out to gain financial and social benefits through the identification of new business opportunities, the strengthening of the ir brands and corporate reputation, the attraction and retention of top employees, and the recognition as a trusted partner (Integrating CSR New Risks, New Rewards, 2004).     In this exceptional paper, the author will attempt to describe how legal issues, ethics, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) impacts the management planning of Whirlpool Corporation.      Whirlpool Corporation is the worlds jumper lead manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales of over $13 billion. They employ 68,000 people, and have nearly 50 manufacturing and technology enquiry centers around the globe. The company markets Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Brastemp, Bauknecht, Consul and other major brand names to consumers in more than 170 countries. Whirlpool Corporation is also the principal supplier to Sears, Roebuck and Co., of many major home appliances marketed under the Kenmore brand name (Fast Facts, 2005).       en ter in Whirlpool Corporation and their Board of Directors is the deeply held value that continues to run them "There is no right way to do a defile thing" (Continuing Legacy, 2005). This basic code of conduct underlies the companys long tradition of toilsome and independent corporate governance. Whirlpools Board of Directors is currently comprised of eleven directors, nine of whom are indepen... ...al responsibility and education. Retrieved      June 25, 2005, from      http//www.whirlpoolcorp.com/social_responsibility_education.html.ReferencesWhirlpool Corporation. (2005). Social responsibility and the environment.      Retrieved      June 25, 2005, from      http//www.whirlpoolcorp.com/social_responsibility_enviroment.html.Whirlpool Corporation. (2005). Social responsibility and mexico. Retrieved      June 25, 2005, from      http/ /www.whirlpoolcorp.com/social_responsibility_mexico.html.Whitman, D. (2003, April). Building a global loyal following. Retrieved      June 26, 2005, from      http//static.highbeam.com/a/appliance/april012003/buildingagloballoyalfollowing. rube Finance. (June, 2005). DiversityInc. magazine recognizes whirlpool for diversity      strengths. Retrieved June 25, 2005, from      http//biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050616/deth006.html?.v=14.