Unethical Business Practices at Enron LDR/531 Organizational Leadership August 11‚ 2011 Unethical Business Practices at Enron Enron Corporation came into existance in 1985 as the result of a merger between InterNorth and Houston Natural Gas. This merger produced the longest natural-gas pipeline network in the United States. Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Jeffery Skilling‚ Enron changed from a gas-pipeline business into a natural-gas and electricity company during the
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Unethical Marketing and its Consequences By Jose Gonzalez Dr. Henry Roehrich Park University MK351 26 January 2014 Outline Purpose Statement: To provide an understanding what constitutes ethics in marketing‚ what are some of the laws and code of ethics that protect unethical practices‚ and provide some examples of unethical behavior in marketing and their consequences? I. What constitutes ethics in marketing? A. Definition of marketing ethics II. What are some of the
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responsible to what a society has defined and regulated to be ethical or unethical behavior. Sexual harassment is one of the unethical conducts that a lecturer can conduct at a university. Sexual harassment is defined as any kind of sexual behavior that is welcome and/or inappropriate for the work place” (Cornell). This paper discusses the unethical behavior of a lecturer to students focusing on sexual harassment as unethical conduct at a university and how the principles and the ethical theories
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To what extent do companies need to make a proactive effort to collect and analyze data possible safety issues? They have to go all the way. I feel safety comes first no matter how much time is going to take you or cost you. They also need to pay attention to all the complaints because that one customer can make the difference instead of getting sued by 100 people. At the same time you are making sure that the customers life is secure and that there are no risks with your products. What mistakes
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how they mistreated their workers. But the region is brimming with countless numbers of factories operated by lesser known firms that Foxconn may not be the worst perpetrator. Human rights group China Labor Watch is trying to raise the issue of unethical labor practices at HEG Electronics‚ a major supplier for Samsung‚ Motorola and LG. According to the group‚ HEG Electronic has started employing underage workers (under 16 years of age) to work at its factory due to the high demand of the electronic
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University Handbook‚ 2011). The disciplinary actions of these offenses show the seriousness in which academic dishonesty is unethical and highly frowned upon; it leaves one to wonder if such unethical practices will carry over into the workforce. The attitude one has toward dishonesty while achieving academic goals can also be reflected in the way one conducts business. If such unethical practices are taken lightly while in school‚ there is always the possibility that they will be taken lightly while working
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Effect of Unethical Behavior Article Analysis From Enron to Tyco‚ accounting scandals have always been a worrisome issue in accounting. Regardless of how many internal controls there are‚ there will always be a chance for unethical practices in accounting. Where and when do these problems arise? This paper will analyze an article listing situations that lead to those unethical practices and behavior that lawmakers try to prevent. In his article “What Are the Causes of Ethical Lapses in Accounting
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Interview is your first impression on your dream company after your resume. From clothes to conduct to language to information to skill – everything is important. Employers don’t just want a skilled person‚ they want a complete package of skills and soft skills. Questions may differ from industry to industry‚ but some dos and don’ts remain the same. Here are a few tips for your next interview: Know yourself Though more important for first timers‚ but even those who have worked for a few years tend
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Alberto Martinez. Unethical Business Practices The modern business world is characterized for being aggressive and competitive. Companies must be alert and always ready to take advantage of opportunities as quickly as possible. If companies are not aggressive enough they risk losing business to other competitors. For all these reasons‚ many people now question whether there is a place for ethics in this highly competitive capitalist
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