Chapter Ten Business Ethics/ Social Responsibility/ Environmental Sustainability Chapter Objectives 1. Explain why good ethics is good business in strategic management. 2. Explain how firms can best ensure that their code of business ethics guides decision making instead of being ignored. 3. Explain why whistle-blowing is important to encourage in a firm. 4. Discuss the nature and role of corporate sustainability reports. 10-2 Chapter Objectives (cont.) 5. Discuss specific
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References: [1] The Google Founders (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/3666241.stm) [2] The Story of Sergey Brin (http://www.momentmag.com/Exclusive/2007/2007-02/200702-BrinFeature.html) [3] Google Investor Relations – IPO Letter (http://investor.google.com/ipo_letter.html) [4] Google ’s Code of Conduct Policy (http://investor
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because both of guanxi and guanxiwang are essential to business in China. It is an important mechanism to do a long-term business and getting successful business in China. Guanxi refers to the business connections that are so important to companies doing business in China. Then‚ guanxiwang refers to the relationship network that companies cultivate. Therefore‚ by establishing in relationships would help do a better job and mechanism in doing business in China. 2. What does the experience of DMG tell
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in the entertainment business providing models and dancers for the industry. In the meantime‚ they entered into a contract of employment with Tyra. Tyra is to act as their event manager. The terms of the contract states that Tyra will be paid RM10‚000 a month and will continue to work with the company once the company has been formed‚ for a period of three years. Three months later‚ a company known as CayoteUgly Bhd (CUB) was formed. CUB’s MOA expressly states that the business of the company is to
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In examining the mission statements of multiple companies‚ it is apparent that corporations claim to prioritize social responsibility. Companies like Whole Foods‚ Ben &Jerry’s‚ Camano Island Coffee Roasters all actively contribute to different social causes. Even Philip Morris prioritizes “actively [participating] in societal concerns that are relevant to [its] businesses” over generating returns for its stockholders (Philip Morris‚ 2011). There are many different views on the extent to which
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Protection Dealing with government regulation in business is an integral part of a manager’s responsibilities. Recognizing what actions might violate particular consumer protection regulations is crucial to protecting the company and to insuring its profitable operation. Government regulation is found every day in the operation of businesses large and small‚ and once understood‚ it allows managers to make good decisions regarding business practices. When you have completed this topic‚ you will
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program around the hierarchy of ‘Reduce‚ Reuse‚ Recycle’ and are committed to continuous review‚ evaluation and improvement of its program. This includes setting targets and monitoring and reporting on progress towards meeting them. McDonald’s business impacts on the environment through: * Sourcing agricultural products and other materials to serve and build its restaurants * The operation of its restaurants and administrative functions. McDonald’s aim to address these impacts by: Restaurant
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(1991). 2. Prepare a 3- to 5-page paper titled‚ Corporate Social Responsibility. 3. Reflect upon your text readings from Chapters 1 and 9 with a focus on the following core concepts: Organizational Social Responsibility (Chapters 1 and 9) The Ethical Decision-making Process (Chapter 1) Corporate Reputation (Chapter 9) The Corporate Social Responsibility Pyramid (Chapter 9) The Importance of Trust (Chapter 9) The Pyramid of Corporate Social Responsibility (article by Carroll and Chapter 9) 4.
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from the long-term contracts. Another ethical consideration was how Skilling encouraged employees to invest and buy stock in Enron when they knew the truth about the lack of value in the stock. Upper management (mainly Fastow) created a complex business model almost impossible to understand by any outsiders‚ and had financial statements that were so confusing to analysts‚ no one was able to foresee how financially corrupt Enron actually was. The management system created a dysfunctional corporate
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Walmart’s Corporate Image Introduction “Appreciate everything your associates do for the business. Nothing else can quite substitute for a few well-chosen‚ well-timed‚ sincere words of praise. They’re absolutely free and worth a fortune.” -Sam Walton Like the founder of the world’s largest retail company said himself‚ Walmart has certainly appreciated everything their associates do for their business. Everything‚ including dying. While Walmart has been scrutinized in the past for unethical
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