Evaluate each of the following approaches that a business firm could use to gather information about competition. For each approach, mark its appropriateness using the following scale: 1. definitely not appropriate, 2. probably not appropriate, 3. undecided, 4. probably appropriate, and 5. definitely appropriate The busin
1. Can auto companies continue to issue rebates and still be profitable? 2. Can rebates hurt a company's reputation? Why? 3. Why do people think rebates are unethical? 4. Are prices adjusted for consumers prior to rebates promotion? 5. Can rebates be viewed as getting free cash from the consumer for a period of t
Prisoners' Dilemma In this game there are two players. Let's call them Ace and Betsy. Each player has two choices: Cooperate or Defect. The game will only be played once, and each player must make his or her choice without knowing what the other has decided to do. The essence of the game is this: if both players Cooperate, t
Need help in evaluating the attached Case. Please give complete and through answers as to why they are good ethical resolutions; or why they are not. CASE 7.2 "Improving" the Balance Sheet Affections manufactures candy and sells only to retailers. It is not a publicly owned company and its financial statements are n
1. Write a short essay discussing some of the legal and ethical considerations of major types of tests: cognitive abilities, motor and physical abilities, personality & interests, and achievement tests. Given these considerations, which testing system do you believe may be the most legitimate? 2. Remember to compare and co
In some organizations, accountants act as "internal consultants"; they use their knowledge of the company's financial workings to advise the company on financial decisions. What are the ethical considerations for accountants who serve as internal consultants? Do they differ from the ethical issues faces by accountants who do
Data mining is considered and can result in ethical, and privacy, and legal issues. How would you consider ethical, privacy, and legal issues as part of the project planning? Please see the case study related to this problem in posting ID # 43547, which can be found and looked at for free at this link: http://brainmass.c
In some organizations, accountants act as "internal consultants"; they use their knowledge of the company's financial workings to advise the company on financial decisions. Answer the following questions: 1. What are the ethical considerations for accountants who serve as internal consultants? 2. Do they differ from the
Among the cash management techniques used by most businesses are those that slow down their bill payments. A good example for this is "Cash Rebates" offered on household items like computers and other electronics. Are these practices sound business decisions? Are they ethical? Explain. 2. What percentage of the rebates off
KJM Company sells computer components and plans on borrowing some money to expand. After reading a lot about earnings management, Ken, the owner of KJM, has decided that he should try to accelerate some sales to improve his financial statement ratios. He has called his best customers and asked them to make their usual purchase
I am reviewing information about the preparation of a finanacial portfolio for the purpose of obtaining a loan from a financial institution. Could you provide some insight on this topic? Problem (also attached): John Warren wants to borrow $100,000 to expand his restaurant business. John is preparing a set of financial s
The company you work for is considering changing its applicant testing process. Your supervisor has asked you to address the following in a document that will be sent to other managers within the organization. Write a short essay discussing some of the legal and ethical considerations in testing. Given these considerations,
The company I work for is considering changing its applicant testing process. My supervisor has asked you to address the following in a document that will be sent to other managers within the organization. I need a short response discussing some of the legal and ethical considerations in testing. Given these considerations, w
What are some ethical problems that may arise from organizational change activities?
Can you please use the three criteria which are ideals, obligations, and consequences to analyze the attached article. Scientists at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) are genetically modifying mice in order to make them mentally ill. Dr. Jacqueline Crawley and her colleagues are searching for an animal model for
What is the relationship between critical thinking and ethics?
Can you please explain what occurs when there is a merger of two companies and if there are any ethical issues that have to be considered?
I need a suggestion on a project in which the problems associated with the project are identified and how project management principles were used to reach project goals in the face of adversity. I also need an explanation of how any legal and ethical considerations relative to the project.
The company you work for is considering changing its appraisal system. Your supervisor has asked you to address the following in a document that will be sent to other managers within the organization. Write a short essay discussing some of the legal and ethical considerations in testing. Given these considerations, which appr
What are some of the ethical issues facing Accountants? Do you have any real-life examples you can share?
Please suggest some internet net sites to reference these questions. 1. What are the security challenges of the Internet? 2. Are there ethical issues of the Internet?
Company Z had signed a long-term purchase contract to buy 20,000 board feel of timber from the British Colombia Forest Service for 250 dollars per board. Under the contract, Company Z must cut and pay $5,000,000 for this timber during the next year. Currently, the market value is $200 per board. Pat Bapp, the controller wants to
As an employee working closely with IT and using online systems, what are some of the ethical issues or decisions with which you may face? Describe how might the information system be designed or implemented to reduce the likelihood of employees being unethical?