Research an actual company from the business world that has been cited for violating ethical practices as well as legal violations. Unfortunately, there is a host to select from that have committed such acts. Examine why has there been such a relatively high number of incidences of this and what it says about the business enviro
Explain the legal and ethical principles you need to follow for all visual image use.
Do you believe we will see a new wave of legislation to prevent ethical misconduct as a result of our current global financial crisis? If so, do you think it can effectively manage these risks?
One of your major suppliers of designer sheets, towels, and robes, describes a way the Uniform and Linen Leasing Company (U&L) can save a substantial amount of money by using "knock-offs" of the designer towels instead of the real name brand version. They show you samples and no one seems to be able to tell the difference. A ver
Can one make an ethical decision that is at the same time good business? Why or Why not?
Please help answer the below questions: Q 1. What ethical risks are involved in observation research? Explain the risks associated with the use of unobstructive measures? Q 2. How does data in qualitative research differ from data in quantitative research? Describe a business situation and a research question. Identify whi
Would it ever be beneficial for an accountant to include ethical standards in a contract? Explain. How about in an information technology system? Explain.
You are writing this memo for a corporate executive who, faced with resolving the central ethical issue, seeks your input. You are preparing this memo to provide her with information and analysis she needs to make the decision on how to deal with the ethical concerns raised. The ethical concern is that the company has been accus
Explain ethical challenges an accountant could face in recognizing revenue for a firm. How could these challenges be addressed?
1. Review the IMA Statement of Ethical Professional Practice. Does business interaction in the global market conflict with these ethical standards? Consider outsourcing, sustainability, and social responsibility. Is it possible to remain competitive in a global market and remain true to these ethical standards? Please formulate
Read Case Study 22, 'Wal-Mart: But We Do Give Them a 10 Percent Employee Discount. Summarize the overall viewpoint of the author. Discuss ethical issues facing Wal-Mart dealing with, 'off-the-clock-work', sexual discrimination, health benefits, the role of unions, the use of undocumented workers, as well as issues relating to ch
Select a company with a reputation for ethical business practices -Evaluate the company's past performance marketing their product using the six pillars of the marketing code of ethicsâ?"honesty, responsibility, caring, respect, fairness, and citizenship. -Provide at least two ways in which the company could make further
Unfortunately, the recent news in the business world over the last several years has been well-documented with examples of illegal and unethical business dealings; some involved practicing unethical accounting processes, as well as situations that involved public figures from various genres caught performing various questionable
What is the difference between positive and normative economics? Which is more prevalent in today's economies? Why? What role, if any, do ethics play in positive economics? What role do ethics play in normative economics?
In order for an organization to eliminate unethical behavior, it will have a code of conduct in place. What actions within the organization need to be taken in order to ensure ethical behavior is followed?
You are retained by Columbia Corporation to audit its financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30. Your consideration of internal control indicates fairly satisfactory condition, although there are not enough employees to permit an extensive separation of duties. The company is one of the smaller units in its indust
Ethical behavior can shift depending on the situation. In order for an organization to eliminate unethical behavior, it will have a code of conduct in place. What actions within the organization need to be taken in order to ensure ethical behavior is followed?
Considering recent cases involving unethical behavior by leaders, what do would you adopt as your critical focus areas to impart in your organization? (Assume you are a senior leader in your organization).
What do you think about these two quotes? Just Because It's Legal, Is It Ethical? It Seems Right in Theory But Does It Work in Practice?
With the memory of the many companies showing poor judgment and poor ethics, such as B&P, Toyota, Enron, WorldCom, Arthur Andersen, and others fresh in your mind, you have been asked to advise your company's CEO on to how to minimize the risk of a similar event occurring at your company. Specifically, what recommendations wo
Create a code of conduct policy for a nightclub business. Prepare a framework, using concepts and values, for your Code of Conduct. Incorporate any legal, social and ethical principles under which you would want your organization to operate. Examine a nightclub code to make sure that it will be operable and will empower stakehol
Describe ethical challenges an accountant could face in recognizing revenue for a firm. How could you deal with these challenges?
Is it ethical for IT vendors such as Google to promote the use of their information technology products in pursuit of political revolutions in various countries? Make sure to spell out the utilitarian and deontological considerations involved, and distinguish between them.
Decision making pitfalls. Choose one that you think is most common, or perhaps you have experienced at your workplace. Describe the pitfall and the steps to avoid it within work teams. (5 types of Pitfalls: groupthink,escalation of commitment, the abilene paradox, group polarization, unethical decision making)
What are some ethical challenges which can occur when measuring performance in an organization?
Research the ethical issues that face the mass use of RFID by using Internet and journal articles and identify 3 of the most evident infringes of privacy.
What ethical issues SOX has helped with and where improvement is still necessary? Since the inception of Sarbanes Oxley, do you feel fraud is still as bad as it was before?
Part 1 You have just been promoted from front-line supervisor to be one of the firm's senior managers. During your business education, you learned that the primary role of a manager is to make good decisions. As a supervisor, you had frequently been making routine decisions, but you realize that decision making for the overal
In today's business environment, ethical behavior and practice have become an essential aspect of any organization. The foundation for ethical behavior can come in many forms, however. For this discussion: 1. Explore current issues in ethics, and propose a foundation for your organization's ethical practices, such as going g
Cohen and Roussel's final chapter on integrating the five core disciplinesâ?""A Road Map for Change." (Refer to this link: http://lvk.cs.msu.su/~antiw/McGraw-Hill.Strategic.Supply.Chain.Management.The.Five.Disciplines.For.Top.Performance.ISBN0071432175.pdf) For this discussion, explore your organization's ability to integra