I was wondering what you all think about the sentencing of Paris Hilton for driving on a suspended license. Apparently, the maximum sentence is 90 days, the judge sentenced her to 45 days and she got out in 23 days for good behavior. She was in a special cell away from the general population. Everyone was in an uproar about t
If people can be persuaded by the ideas of another person, in your opinion who ultimately holds responsibility for the actions of the group: The person with the ideas OR each individual group member? Make sure you provide information to explain how you arrived at your conclusion AND provide an example in your support.
How is Robert Nozick´s view an example of Libertarianism?
How should we resolve a conflict between our personal ethics and that of our employer? Example: an ardent right-to-life pharmacist who is required to dispense birth control pills or morning-after pills.
1.Why is it necessary to monitor and control strategic plans? What are the pitfalls of failing to monitor and control strategic plans? How do you monitor strategic plans in your organization? 2. Who should be responsible for monitoring and controlling strategic plans? Why? Who is responsible in your organization?
How would you respond to a corporate decision to which you are ethically opposed? Provide a scenario in your response.
What are the similarities and differences in professional ethics and personal ethics? Provide an example for each. Your response should be a minimum of 250-300 words of substantive content, addressing the question or comment being referenced and providing amplification, example or new inquiry.
This solution provides the learner with an understanding of managements role in the area of employee empowement. In particular this discussion covers specific methods for preparing employees for success, along with preparing employees for individual and group decision making responsibilities consistent with a flat organizational
Please help in providing feedback. Thank you A) What are virtues? How might one apply virtue ethics to business situations? What are the strengths and weaknesses of the virtue approach? B) Examine the importance of rationality in the decision rationality making process as viewed by Kant. C) Compare and contrast the foll
Marcia Sanchez is a cost accountant for Bearings Inc. Ted Crowe, vice-president of marketing, has asked Marcia to meet with representatives of Bearings' major competitor to discuss product cost data. Crowe indicates that the sharing of these data will enable Bearings to determine a fair and equitable price for its products. Woul
I have two questions regarding the attached case study. I need some ideas to get started. a. Who do you think the stakeholders are in this situation and what are the environmental impacts? b. Of the various approaches to environmental ethics which approach sheds most light on the ethical issues raised by this case? Explain.
Jolly Giant Company has two divisions, the Can Division and the Food Division. The Food Division may purchase cans from the Can Division or from outside suppliers. The Can Division sells can products both internally and externally. The market price for cans is $100 per 1,000 cans. Dan Jacobs is the controller of the Food Divisio
A. Can executives of companies that manufacture questionable products, like violent video games or toys, be accused of being socially irresponsible? What are their responsibilities, if any, to the society in which they market and sell these products? Explain b. To whom are these executives responsible to? Does a potential co
Background: Among some of the ethical problems within the business realm include conflict of interest. Task: Explain the kinds of conflicts of interest and how these problems may have devastating consequences. Explain why integrity is important to maintain regardless of the field/business. Using a minimum of two credible sou
Please answer either question #3 or #4, but not both. Here is the scenario. Recently the VP of Marketing stepped down from his position at Berne AeroWerks, a German based aeronautics company producing high-end corporate jets in the US. An aspiring young director of Internet sales, who graduated from MIT and Harvard Busin
Using the current "amazon.com" Annual Report and SEC filings for the past two years, please analyze the following in 400 words : Assess the role of ethics and compliance in "amazon.com" financial environment. Describe the procedures that amazon.com has put in place to ensure ethical behavior. Identify the processes amaz
Discuss the following theories/concepts: Utilitarianism, Rights and Justice, The Market System, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Kantianism, Egalitarian Theory, Libertarianism, and Virtue Ethics. Summarize and analyze these theories/concepts using a minimum of two credible sources.
Is it immoral individuals or a work environment that promotes unethical activity on company time? Please explain*150-200 words
If cost accounting serves internal purposes more than external, why do ethics matter in the development of the system?
Kelly Steinman is the manager of a medium size company. A few years ago, Steinman persuaded the owner to base a part of her compensation on the net income the company earns each year. Each December she estimates year-end financial figures in anticipation of the bonus she will receive. If the bonus is not as high as she would lik
Describe what actions or policies you would take as the top manager of an organization or department to create and maintain and ethical organization. Be specific as you apply ethical concepts to a specific type of organization.
Can an OTA please help me with a synopsis of this very short reading. I just need to summarize in a few paragraphs what the article is about and how it will help a new manager. http://www.managementhelp.org/ethics/ethxgde.htm
Imagine for a moment that you are an accountant for a large software company located in the Silicon Valley. You and your colleagues have been working diligently to prepare the annual report for the stockholder's meeting. You have concluded that profits will be down 30% from your projections and most likely management will be f
Consider the following questions: a. Is cause marketing ethical? Why or Why not? b. Is it ethical for corporations to profit from a cause? Why or Why not? c. Are there limits to profiting from somebody else's tragedy or illness?
Microsoft (Playing Monopoly) a) In your view, should the government have sued Microsoft for violation of the antitrust laws? Explain. b) Was the final penalty fair to Microsoft? Explain. c) If you were Judge Jackson, what would you do different and what ethical system from below would you appeal to in your decision?
Critics of modern culture insist that with the world becoming increasingly smaller it is becoming increasing harder to impose one cultural value system on another culture. Doing business, according to Norman Geisler, with other companies in other cultures, who hold different beliefs, is very problematic for the morally conscious
Please help with the following problem. What are the key elements of an ethics program? Which of these elements are present in a hospital organization? What improvements to a hospital organization would you suggest and why.
Who should be involved in the development of an organizations code of conduct and ethics? Explain why?
I have read the following article for class and need some help getting started - I have to craft a synopses on how this kit will assist a new manager in creating an their own ethical framework. The article is here http://www.managementhelp.org/ethics/ethxgde.htm, but I can reference other articles. Any help will be much
1. One Very Short Paragraph of discussion needed: Computation of Net Income What useful information do we derive from the computation of Net Income? Do not simply answer with the formula for calculating Net Income - Revenue less Expenses. Rather, comment on the value added economic information we receive through the computa