...Business Ethics Case 3.5 Business Ethics The National Enquirer, Inc., is a Florida corporation with its principal place of business in Florida. It publishes the National Enquirer, a national weekly newspaper with a total circulation of more than 5 million copies. About 600,000 copies, almost twice the level in the next highest state, are sold in California. The National Enquirer published an article about Shirley Jones, an entertainer. Jones, a California resident, filed a lawsuit in California state court against the National Enquirer and its president, who was a resident of Florida. The California lawsuit sought damages for alleged defamation, invasion of privacy, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Calder v. Jones, 465 U.S. 783, 104 S.Ct. 1482, 79 L.Ed.2d 804, Web 1984 U.S. Lexis 4 (Supreme Court of the United States) 1. What kind of paper is the National Enquirer? National Enquirer is a supermarket tabloid founded in 1926; founded William Radolph Hearst. In 1926 the paper was known as New York Enquirer and then purchased in 1952 by Generoso Pope, Jr. Pope purchased the paper and used strategic marketing skills by establishing the paper into supermarkets racks across the country in the 70's (Randall, 1986). Furthermore, Pope knew for the paper to be successful he needed to pay the highest pay to top notch reporters and editors to produce, write, and manage the paper to be the best in its field. While this practice may not result in writing that...
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...California Unemployment and Taxes California losing business and people because of many factors from high taxes to the high cost of living, but the state government thinks that raising taxes will help keep the states running. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, California, has one of the highest unemployment in the country at 9.4%. The nation’s unemployment rate is 7.5% one reason may be high taxes, bad regulations, unions, and the raise in energy costs up by 33%. Companies are moving out of California to places like Texas where the tax rate is lower and have fewer regulations. Some states like South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming do not have corporate income tax. The big companies are not the only ones hurting. Small businesses are closing down every day. With the new heath care coming in businesses are not hiring because if they have 50 employee or more they will have to pay for their health care so they, either. They will let people go or make them part- time with fewer than 30 hours a week or have to pay a fine for each one. The costs for incorporating companies went up 800. dollars. Businesses are not the only ones moving people, are leaving too. Since the 2000 over 1.6 million people left California, for some of the same reasons, gas prices are one of the highest in the nation, the cost of living is one of the highest in the nation, some of the worst schools in the nation, political correctness, and the economy with poverty levels increasing by 30% since 2007. ...
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...THE FEASIBILITY OF A NEW SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT IN VENTURA Presented to the Faculty of the Agribusiness Department California Polytechnic State University In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements for the Degree Bachelor of Science by John Wassil Winter 2011 Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Fast food chains have grown at an incredible rate over the past couple of decades. There seems to be a McDonald's or Burger King on every street corner. Fast food offers people in a rush an inexpensive way to grab food whenever they want. In the United States, fast food restaurants accounts for 46.7% of the total food service industry while sit-down restaurants have 39.3% (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2009). This forces sit-down restaurants to target a different market, people that are looking for pleasure and a relaxing experience. The food services industry is considered to be the most known industry in the world. Sitdown restaurants typically offer full menus, which include appetizers, entrees, sides, desserts, and all types of beverages including alcohol. Most restaurants will have a host or hostess that will greet a person as they walk in and show them to the table that they will be sitting at for the duration of their meal. Sit-down restaurants typically will have trained chefs to cook and prepare the meals and servers that will completely take care of any needs that there will be while eating at the restaurant (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2009). It is important to have honest and...
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...Daniel McClure California Culture October 1, 2014 California Sunshine and Noir California, the Golden State, where the sun is always shining, the waves are always crashing, and dreams are coming true. Right? Well, not exactly. It hasn’t always been sunshine and smiles for the great state of California. The state has gone through a variety of stages both economically, and politically. Throughout these phases, there have been a fair amount of themes that have helped build the foundation of California culture. Of course, there is the notion that anyone can move to California and strike it rich. This dream that is still very alive today has contributed in the past and present with massive booms in immigration into California. This popular conception is warm and welcoming, but it does not tell the entire story of California. When looking into the past and understanding how this state came to be, there is a dark and iniquitous aura that suggests that California isn’t really that enchanting, glamorous place that it is made out to be. The California Dream all started in 1848 when discovery of gold sparked a rapid movement known as the California Gold Rush. Word quickly spread when John Marshall first made his discovery in the American River. As Albert L. Hurtado explains in his paper, “Sex, Gender, Culture, and a Great Event: The California Gold Rush, ‘It is impossible to give more than rough estimates for the number of hopeful people who poured into California from 1848 to the...
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...Business Research Ethics Tanisha Chism RES/351 August 8, 2013 Vernesia Wilson, PhD, MPH Business Research Ethics Bin Han, a Chinese- born researcher, was found innocent after he was charge for stealing research materials with plans to sell them in China, (Lawler, 2002). Concerning unethical behavior developing in business research, Han is a primary example of what can take place. Entire corporations and individuals are upset because of such behaviors in some cases. Placing internal controls in business associated research can be of assistance to make certain the chance for unethical behaviors are not presented (Cooper, & Schindler, 2011). According to an article in Science found in University of Phoenix library, Bin Han who worked in the ophthalmology department at the University of California “for 13 years was fired in May” (Lawler, 2002, p. 1463). Approximately seven days later he was arrested and put in jail for allegedly stealing protein gel vials from the University of California’s cornea-transplant research. Among his charges “were theft of trade secrets, possession of stolen property, and embezzlement” (Lawler, 2002, p. 1463). Some of the things found in Han’s home by investigators were part of a batch of vials owned by the university, and a plane ticket later discovering an open-ended ticket to China (Lawler, 2002). Thanks to Han’s attorneys the charges got dropped down from a felony charge...
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...Abstract Proposition 8 is an initiative measure adopted by voters at the November 4, 2008 election. This proposition added a section to the California Constitution providing “Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California” (Wohlsen & Hoag, 2009). Voting yes and getting the win on Proposition 8 will define marriage in California (to mean only) a union between one man and one woman. Yes will add exactly 14 words to the California State Constitution: “Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California." Voting no on Proposition 8 will define marriage in California( to mean) a union between any two people regardless of gender, which would include same-sex couples (Wohlsen & Hoag, 2009). Clearly, the effects of this vote will be far-reaching and long lasting. Advocates of Proposition 8 urge people to consider many consequences prior to voting. The following will explore counter arguments effecting these consequences and show that Proposition 8 is unconstitutional as it “violates the due process and equal protection rights of gays and lesbians under the U.S. Constitution by denying them the right to marry the person of their choice and by singling them out for disparate treatment without a legitimate rationale” (Ashby, 2010). Same Sex Marriage: Overturn Ban on Same Sex Marriage in California An Argument to Vote No on Proposition 8 During the hearing, it was argued that Propositions 8’s withdrawal of the right of marriage...
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...Business Research Ethics RES/351 August 13, 2012 Business Research Ethics Introduction Chinese-born researcher Bin Han found not guilty after he was accused of stealing research materials with plans to sell them in China (Lawler, 2002). Han is a prime example of what can happen when unethical behavior surfaces in business research. Individuals and in some cases entire firms are injured because of such behaviors. Placing internal controls in business related research can help to ensure the chance for unethical behaviors are not presented (Cooper, & Schindler, 2011). Suspected Unethical Behavior According to an article in Science found in University of Phoenix library, Bin Han who worked in the ophthalmology department at the University of California “for 13 years was fired in May” (Lawler, 2002, p1463). Approximately seven days later he was arrested and put in jail for allegedly stealing protein gel vials that were part of the University of California’s cornea-transplant research. Among his charges “were theft of trade secrets, possession of stolen property, and embezzlement” (Lawler, 2002, p1463). Some of the things found in Han’s home by investigators were part of a batch of vials owned by the university, and a plane ticket that was later discovered as an open-ended ticket to China (Lawler, 2002). Thanks to Han’s attorneys the charges got dropped down from a felony charge and changed to a lesser theft charge and embezzlement. Han’s lawyers proved the gels...
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...Business Structure Types for Forming a Business Business Law/LAW 531 Business Structure Types for Forming a Business When I person decides to be an entrepreneur, choosing the type of business structure that would be right for the business they plan to open can be a daunting task. The reason is being is that there are many different types of business structures a person can choose from. Before making the decision on the type of business structure for the business, there are a few things that should be done before hand. The entrepreneur would first need to have a business plan that will guide them on how they would start the business and run it successfully. Next they should get any necessary assistance or training on how to go about forming a business. Once this has been done, a business structure can be determined after researching each type of structure to see which would fit their business idea the best. In the process of starting a business, choosing the type of legal business structure for a business will be one of the most important tasks a new entrepreneur will do. The reason is that whichever structure is chosen will have an impact on items like taxes the entrepreneur will pay, the amount of paperwork required for the business structure picked, the personal liability the business will have, and the ability to raise the money for the business structure picked. When going forward with the formation of the business, a person will have to know...
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...Rodriguez was a gang member that had got in many dangerous activities when he was younger, but now wanted to run for governor of California. He like esperanza a girl from House on Mango street, came from a rugged and bad life. He grew up in the hood as for esperanza grew up in a hood like neighborhood also. He never thought he will be able to become something greater because he grew up in a life of poverty. Rodriguez & Esperanza both become authors because they didn’t want to be apart the statistics that most latinos never become anything but criminals, field workers or just bad people in society. Rodriguez is running against jerry brown for governor because he wants to help people in poverty and give them a full view of life rather than what they experience everyday. He wants to add bookstores, art galleries, cultural places so kids can stop all the violence. This essay is going to explain why poverty doesn’t just mean your going to prisons, not get a job or don’t be anything in life like Rodriguez claims but tell you there is much more around the belt....
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...Sugared drinks are not a necessity for human life. Consuming these beverages increases the risk of the consumer becoming obese, developing type 2 diabetes or heart disease, and having a stroke. The healthcare costs associated with combating heart disease, a stroke, or diabetes is ultimately high, but people do not consider this when they purchase and consume these drinks frequently. These drinks may taste good and be cheap and accessible, but they are unhealthy. The price that a consumer pays when they develop health problems because of these drinks should lead them to believe they are not worth it. The immediate price may be small, but in the long run, it will be much higher. The government in some cities are trying to help people see this by adding a tax to...
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...[pic] Logitech Case Study by Esther Rogo & Marjorie Seide International Business GM598 Professor Joan Roberts 1. In a world without trade, what would happen to the costs that American consumers would have to pay for Logitech’s products? The costs that Americans would have to pay for Logitech’s products would be astronomical. This would be due to the fact that the production assembly, resources and the sale of the products would have to be done in the United States. The U.S. labor wage is significantly higher than that of Taiwan or China. Additionally, the company would not be able to manufacture in Taiwan, where manufacturing is cheap and efficient, where the company needs the capacity to produce at high volume and low cost and offer a better designed product-not to mention the Taiwanese factory soon out-producing Logitech’s U.S. facility. Moreover, Taiwan offered a well developed supply base for parts, qualified people, and a locally expanding local computer industry. Without trade, Logitech would be able to rely on China for cheap labor and the assembly of the products with 4,000 employees. In sum, all of these increased expenses and costs would require a rise in the retail price for the consumer. There is also less overall competition in a world without trade, thus allowing Logitech to raise retail price to its consumers. 2. Explain how trade lowers the costs of making computer peripherals such as mice and keyboards? Trade lowers the costs of making...
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...[pic] Course Syllabus Managing International Business Graduate Program in General Management Class of Executive July 2008 Course Leader: Handry Satriago Oct 2009 – Feb 2010 IPMI Business School Graduate Program The Indonesian Institute for Management Development Jakarta, Indonesia Course Name : Managing International Business (MIB) Class : Executive Program, July 2008 Facilitators : Handry Satriago (Course Leader) Guest Speakers : Subject to confirmation from the guest speakers - Riri Riza/Mira Lesmana, MILES Film (Session 5) Topic: Indonesia Movie Industry - Richard Matalon, President Director L’Oreal Indonesia (Session 12) Topic: L’Oreal strategy entering Indonesia - Vikram Reddy, GM Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta (Session 16) Topic: Four Seasons Global Strategy Background Companies today confront an increasing array of choices of markets, of locations for value adding activities, and of modes of crossing borders. This course focuses on the international dimensions of strategy and organization, and provides a framework for formulating strategies in an increasingly complex world economy, and for making those strategies work effectively. Operation in an international environment gives the manager access to new markets, additional natural resources, and low-cost-factor...
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...hard to make the amount of money legitimately that they were at the time. Borget and Mastroeni were gambling with Enron’s money. Jeff Skilling organized high-risk company trips where he would plan dangerous activities that Enron employees would participate in. Andy Fastow, Enron’s chief financial officer, wanted to please his boss, Skilling, so he tried to increase Enron’s stock up even though they were 30 million dollars in debt. He got hundreds of special companies to prop up Enron’s stock by making Enron debt disappear. To outside investors it looked like cash was coming in, but Enron was hiding their debt in Fastow’s companies so investors couldn’t see it. Fastow was participating in outcome orientation, and Skilling encouraged him to do so. Skilling created a very aggressive company culture for Enron by implementing a performance review committee (PRC) that people were graded a one to a five and 10% people had to be a five and if they were they would be fired. The “rank and yank” method was initially designed to evaluate the skills and achievements of employees achieved that year morphed into something else. Since employee’s annual bonuses, future jobs, and keeping their job depended on the review of the PRC, managers did whatever they could to keep, promote and protect their favorite employees. They showed no people orientation during the in the...
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...InterNorth. InterNorth was in the business of creating energy products such as natural gas and plastics. Later InterNorth merged into what was known as Enron with the new CEO Kenneth Lay running the show. He then began moving the headquarters to Houston, where they began selling off assets to limit their losses initially. The misleading financial accounts began when Jeffrey Skilling wanting to hide their losses. He and Andrew Fastow used special purpose entities to off load liabilities to those company to keep their main business looking as if they were profiting. Which intern made them look as though their business is successful and made their stocks increase because investors saw that the business was profiting not failing. A way that they were able to show the company as profitable was transferring debits and losses to offshore businesses that made it look as though on the books they were profiting and to make those unprofitable parts of the company disappear into an offshore business. To hide their losses in the trading business Skilling used mark-to-market accounting. Mark-to-market accounting is used in the security business but what Skilling did was use it for everyday business. Doing this let them write out what they thought a certain venture would be making in the future, without having to have actually made a dime. This let Enron show on the books that the company was actually turning a profit, which made the company look as though it was good to invest in. For example...
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...of the correctional system as a whole has contributed to this problem. This has caused havoc within our system in many different ways especially from a financial standpoint. It cost a tremendous amount of money to house prisoners, and death row inmate’s cost of incarceration is astronomically high. As this paper goes along we will look at some of the reasons as to why our prisons are overcrowded, and how we might be able to remedy the situation. Prison overcrowding has become an issue in just about every state in the country, and especially in California, New York, and Texas. In 1980 there were states that a tougher outlook on crime which in turn resulted in several new policies that were adopted. California adopted, and enforced the three-strike policy, and New York implemented the broken window policy. According to Jerome Mullins,” the three strike law has significantly increased the overcrowding of prisons” (Mullins, 2005). This policy increases the prison sentence for those already serving time although it also prevents a person previously convicted from receiving any punishment other prison time. California had major impacts due to this law from the onset, and in less than a year major implications begin to surface. After a mere six months there were over 7400 second or third strike cases that had been filed while two thirds of them were in Los Angeles. This law being in effect has completely affected the whole system as a result of it. The three-strike law directly affected...
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