While most of us have our opinions regarding our recent...and ongoing...housing problems, I would like to explore the ethical side as it relates to the home buyers involved who now find themselves either foreclosed or facing foreclosure. You are free to put forth your own scenarios, either from your own personal experience, the
Please answer the following questions. Describe why some people say that consumers are not free to choose which products to purchase. Do you consider this to be an important issue? Why or why not? What does advertising do for consumers? What does advertising do to consumers? In what ways are ads helpful and in what ways
Research and discuss the use of RFID technology and its use in marketing. What are the potential ramifications of this technology to consumers? What is the outlook for the next few years with regard to RFID?
In my opinion, the most exciting developments in security management can be found in technology. I am what some would call an early adopter of new technologies, so it is no surprise that I get excited looking at new technology. As it pertains to security, I like the developments in identification. Technology like facial recog
Facilitating payments or bribery is an acceptable business practice in many cultures. What can multinational companies and the global community do to reduce bribery? What effect do US laws have on US companies conducting business overseas in relation to bribery? What are possible measures that can be taken to 'level the playing
A major ethical issue in international business is how products sold in other countries are priced. Describe price discrimination and give three examples of when price discrimination may become an ethical or even a legal issue. This question is from the text: Ferrell, O.C., Fraedrich, J., & Ferrell, L. (2009). Business Ethic
1. Explain what you take to be the strongest argument in defense of an employee's right to participate in managerial decision making. Explain what you take to be the strongest argument against such a right. Which argument do you find more persuasive? 2. It is often said that business can be like a poker game. In what ways
6-16 Sales budget, service setting. In 2009, McGrath & Sons, a small environmental- testing firm, per-formed 11,000 radon tests for $ 250 each and 15,200 lead tests for $ 200 each. Because newer homes are being built with lead- free pipes, lead- testing volume is expected to decrease by 10% next year. However, awareness of radon
Does a government have a moral responsibility to provide each citizen with a job? If not, why not? If so, why and is providing such a job at a minimum wage level sufficient to meet your standard? Do all employees have a requirement to be loyal to their employer? Under what conditions would you consider loyalty necessary from
Why would a company choose to understand report on, and improve their ethical conduct? Use specific examples to support your answer. The response addresses the queries posted in 360 words with references.
Compare and contrast corporate social responsibility and ethics? Provide a reference .
Please see below the article on the breast implant scandal with Dow Corning. Describe their findings. In Breast Implants Scandal, Where was Dow Corning's Concern for Women? In the annals of business ethics, the fall from grace of Dow Corning Corporation was particularly precipitous. Here was one of America's 100 most profit
If you were working for a Company that had multiple locations - in California, Nevada, Texas, Georgia and South Carolina), what would some of the considerations be when developing the chart of accounts, and why? Who should be responsible for monitoring and maintaining the chart of accounts and why? What can happen if someone was
The practice of caring for the "image" of a firm is sometimes referred to as reputation management. Write an article about either Bill Gates or Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook, (Social Network - movie) both have controversial reputation, give at least three suggestions of what they can do to help repair their image so they are vie
Please find attached the exercises. Respond to the following questions in your own words. Your responses should include specific examples. 1. What are the elements that define corporate culture? Research a business or organization and create a cultural profile of that company based on information you can find from the comp
Company A has developed a noninvasive ultrasound product that uses high frequency sound waves to image a human body's soft tissues. Does Company A have any responsibility regarding the use of their product in determining the gender of fetuses?
How does technology affect your privacy in the workplace? What is your current or most recent organization's philosophy on employee privacy? How did this philosophy affect your workplace performance?
Discussion Topic: Finance Congratulations! You are about to graduate with your bachelor's degree. While you are mixing and mingling with the guests at your graduation party, your second cousin, twice removed, on your mother's side, who received his MBA three years ago, asks you to tell him about some of the courses that you
Please use three references. Cite and use references in writing. Scenario: As you have already learned during your tenure at MV and from exposure to business news, it is not unusual for leaders and managers to encounter ethical situations. These situations often lead to assessment of organizational standards, personal v
Compare three strategic approaches to corporate ethics. Provide examples of how problems in one of the areas could potentially undermine the entire ethical climate of the organization.
Case Questions 1. How important is the dessert wine segment to the industry? to E. & J. Gallo Winery? How do these products fit with Gallo's stated position on the quality of its products? Do brands like Thunderbird and Night Train have any redeeming features as a product, even if they are in demand by a segment of the popula
1. Is the goal of a business simply to maximize profits for its owners? Why or why not? 2. Do some independent research. Find an article or editorial which identifies the stakeholder model and advances its thesis. Do you think the author makes a compelling case for this model? 3. In a local or national newspaper, fi
Explain how corporate culture influences the ethical behavior of an organization. Why is it difficult to change the corporate culture? What are possible methods used to change the culture?
How can whistle blowing be both a positive and/ or a negative situation for many individuals? What are your personal feelings about whistle blowers?
1. What are the primary objectives of accounting? 2. What is the basic terminology of the accounting process or financial reporting? 3. How does accounting affect your personal life emphasizing professional ethics? 4. How does technology play a role in small business accounting? Wikipedia or any other open source web
What do you think we need to do to improve ethics in contracting within the government workforce, what about on the contractor side of the house?
Reference: Halbert, T., & Ingulli, E. (2009). Law & ethics in the business environment: 2010 custom edition (6th ed.). Mason, OH: South-Western Cengage Learning. eChapter is attached. Please include references where they apply. Assume you are the chief executive officer of a large drug company. You are deciding what pr
Locate an article that presents an example of a governmental entity that has not responsibly administered their funds. Prepare a 1,050 to 1,750 word paper that summarizes your findings and includes recommendations for improvement of the governmental entity. Describe the importance of responsible public stewardship. Forma
Although much of the regulatory focus of corporate ethics and compliance is driven by financial measures, the integrity of an organization also has to focus on nonfinancial areas of performance. List and describe three models that have been developed to capture structural and behavioral organizational ethical performance.
A major ethical issue in international business is how products sold in other countries are priced. Describe price discrimination and give three examples of when price discrimination may become an ethical or even a legal issue.