The Role of Business: Response and Responsibilities During the Pandemic

Jennifer Kuklenski

Monday, May 11, 2020

Lecture Videos

Video 1

Video 2

Discussion Questions

1. How are firms responding to the COVID-19 pandemic? Do you think more firms should engage in discretionary CSR activities during this global health crisis? Explain why or why not.

2. Does the DPA apply to the COVID-19 pandemic? In other words, does the pandemic constitute a threat to national defense and/or security? Explain why or why not.

3. Do U.S. companies first and foremost have a responsibility to people living in the U.S., in terms of producing PPE and supplies? Should they be forced to stop exporting such goods to other countries? Explain.