POM 601 Operations Management Case Study Questions Maria Yee‚ Inc. Read the case study and then spend time browsing mariayee.com. You will also need to research additional material related to Maria Yee‚ Inc.‚ as well as Ikea‚ the Forest Stewardship Council‚ etc. Answer the following questions: 1. Research and attempt to assess the corporate culture at Ikea. Does the culture at Maria Yee‚ Inc. appear to be different than the culture at Ikea‚ or are the two cultures similar? 1. Which
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room. A suspect is forcefully dragged into the center of the room. Shaking with fear‚ he is asked to kneel down in front of the official. “Bang!” The official strikes the table and here the interrogation begins. This is a typical scene from ancient Chinese courts of law where the judge is settling a dispute or crime. He assumes every suspect on trial is guilty and the suspects have to prove their innocence‚ or else they may face severe punishment like beatings or decapitation. The job of the judge is
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Orwell’s Dilemma In a typical work environment‚ the authority figures‚ or the managers‚ are inclined to assert pressure on the employees to ensure their job is executed according to plan. Occasionally‚ the managers may take arbitrary actions that are evidently unnecessary and abusive. In the perspective of the subordinate this is deemed unjust and is the main source of their frustration. These denunciations only depict the managers as baseless‚ evil creatures that derive pleasure from their subordinate’s
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been established. These economic zones are intended to speak about China’s successful economic experiences to other areas (Lee‚ 1999). The Chinese economy uses a five year plan strategy for economic planning and development. Currently‚ under implementation is twelfth five year plan that covers the years 2011-2015. Entering the Chinese Market: A Feasibility Study Yahoo‚ a global online search engine is currently not in operation in China having pulled out late last year citing irreconcilable issues
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traditions and moral values‚ borne out of a long history. Food In China‚ food is an important part of life. The official Language of China is Mandarin. In the Chinese culture there are a vast of Morals and Values that range from humility to respect and are very important in the Chinese culture. There are two main religions in the Chinese culture. Taoism‚ also known as Daoism‚ is based on the teachings of the Tao Te Ching‚ which was written in China in the 6th century BC. The emphasis is on finding
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ETHICAL DILEMMA LYING IN BUISNESS Q. In a business context‚ is it ever okay to lie? If yes‚ what are those situations? Why is it okay to lie in these situations? There are times when individuals in business do lie‚ but‚ honesty is the best policy with business dealings and by doing so in most cases an amicable agreement can come about. Doing business is about both parties getting something out of the business deal. Lying will only cause problems eventually and if the business person gets away
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1. Sam has to make an ethical decision immediately. He faces a dilemma of whether to send the fax as Linda tells him to do or not to commit Linda’s command. If he sends the fax‚ he will violate business ethics and his personal religion ethics. The consequences may involve both the loss of Sam’s personal moral prestige and the collapse of FirstAmerica’s corporate reputation among the financial industry. If he doesn’t send the fax‚ he will disobey his direct superior Linda with risk of ending his
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Behind Closed Doors In the story A Domestic Dilemma‚ Carson McCullers shows us what life is like for in the Meadows family. She informs us of the trials‚ tribulations and struggles that Martin faces while trying to take care of his family and deal with the fact that his wife‚ Emily Meadows‚ is an alcoholic. She also takes us in the mind of Emily‚ and how alcohol changed her life. In this short story‚ A Domestic Dilemma‚ Martin shows us that‚ even when there are many reasons telling us to walk away
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temptations is the sweetest‚ and will prove the safeste. For such tryalls as fall within compasse of our callinges‚ it is better to arme and withstande them than to avoide and shunne them. -John Winthrop There‚ in Winthrop’s own words‚ is the Puritan dilemma of which Mr. Morgan speaks here‚ "the paradox that required a man to live in the world without being of it." Superficially Puritanism was only a belief that the Church of England should be purged of its hierarchy and of the traditions and ceremonies
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factors that Chinese businessmen take into account. Other factors include preparation for Chinese business meetings‚ knowledge of the Chinese Lijie‚ such as non-verbal communication and social relationships. Also‚ the Chinese banquet consisting table etiquette together with drinking and toasting. There will also be gift-giving‚ such as what should be considered to give and what should be avoided. Last but not least‚ different ways to negotiate with the Chinese for the best solution should be taken
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