The Implementation Of Planning And Leading Functions In Relation To The Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative Proposed By Emirates Airline

The Implementation of Planning and Leading Functions in Relation to the Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative Proposed by Emirates Airline
MGW 1010 Introduction to Management
Daniyal Bharucha 25573845
Tan Yeou Her 25362305
Choi Shing Nam 25891987
CH’NG Wei Shen 26423855
Lecturer: Dr. Chong Yit Sean, Esther
Tutor: Ms. Noor Aziana Noor Zaidy
Word Count: 3289

Table of Content

Executive Summary ………………………………………………………………………… iii
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Purpose of report……………………………………………………………… 1
1.2 Company information……………………………………………………….... 1
1.3 Assumptions………………………………………………………………….. 1
1.4 Methodology………………………………………………………………….. 1
1.5 Plan of report………………………………………………………………….. 2

2.0 Setting the context
2.1 Importance of Corporate Social Responsibility…………………………………. 3
2.2 Importance of Social Responsibility Initiative………………………………….. 3
2.3 Proposal of Emirates Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative………………… 4

3.0 Planning Function…………………………………………………………………….. 5
3.1 Operational plan 1: Form a disaster evacuation team……………………….. 5-6
3.2 Operational plan 2: Promote donations from media sections ………………. 6-7
4.0 Leading function…………………………………………………………………......... 8
4.1Applying Goal setting theory………………………………………………………. 8-9
4.2 Applying Path-goal theory…………………………………………....................... 9-10

5.0 Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………….. 10
References………………………………………………………………………………….. 11-12

Executive Summary
The purpose of this report is to analyze how Emirates implements the two managerial functions of organizing and leading for carrying out the corporate social responsibility initiative, which is to minimize the death toll in calamity stricken countries such as Kashmir and Thailand by the end of September 2014.
Emirates Airline is established as one of the leading airlines in the world. It is ranked top most in the Middle East and is known for its exceptional customer service. It is situated in United Arab Emirates. Emirates

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