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Corporate Social Responsibility Project – BA 342 FA14 Introduction: The corporation I analyzed was Valspar, which is an international manufacturer of paints and coatings. In 1806 Paint and Color was founded in Boston, Massachusetts by Samuel Tuck. Fourteen years later, Lawson Valentine started a company that began the first commercial production of varnishes in United States. In 1832, these two businesses combined as Stimson Valentines. Henry Valentine, Lawson Valentine’s brother, joined later in 1860. In 1903 Lawson’s grandson joined the company after earning his Harvard University chemistry degree and invented Valspar. Valspar was the first varnish that stayed clear when water came in contact with it. Due to its success and household name, Valspar became the corporation’s name and continues to be used today. Valspar Corporation has continually grown and now employees more than 10,000 employees in more that 25 countries with net sales that increased to 4.1 billion dollars last year. It is one of the big ten paint and coating companies in the world, and has been given a ranking of 595 in the Fortune 1000 this year. Employees: Valspar holds a belief that its employees are its greatest assets. Personal development plays an important role to show that belief. Employees are put through a comprehensive training program when they are first employed. While working at Valspar, all employees are given numerous opportunities to improve their skills. Employees understand exactly how they should act and what is expected of them. According to Valspar’s mission, it wants to establish an accident-free work environment for its employees. In order to care for its employees in their work environment, Valspar has a slogan If it matters, were on it. As a result encouraging individuals and groups to perform the highest of safety behaviors, Valspar gives safety awards for all of its employees. Employees are also recognized for their contributions to the company and have received compen