Journal of Business Ethics (2007) 75:273–284 DOI 10.1007/s10551-006-9252-9 Ó Springer 2007 Cultural Values and International Differences Bert Scholtens Lammertjan Dam in Business Ethics ABSTRACT. We analyze ethical policies of firms in industrialized countries and try to find out whether culture is a factor that plays a significant role in explaining country differences. We look into the firm’s human rights policy, its governance of bribery and corruption, and the comprehensiveness, implementation
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------------------------------------------------- Ethics and Social Responsibility Prof. William J. Lawrence ------------------------------------------------- Fall 2012 Course Syllabus ------------------------------------------------- SBES 601 Monday 8:20 - 10:50, Rm;MC26-502 ------------------------------------------------- Required Text: ------------------------------------------------- Giving Voice to Values: How to Speak Your Mind When You Know You Are Right. Mary
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WORK ETHIC 1 A New Work Ethic: Case Study 4.4 Patricia Woodhouse Harry Mamaux Business Ethics- Bus 309 October 30, 2011 A New Work Ethic 2 1. Describe how typical the attitudes that Sheehy reports appear to be on the work environments you have experienced. After reviewing the case study
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|Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences | |Department / Centre |Department of Business Administration | |Programme |Bachelor of Business Administration | |Name of Course / Mode |Strategic Management
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everything at Motorola except their principles, characters, and ethics. This five-point strategic plan is as follows: 1. Revitalize the management team 2. Stabilize the balance sheet and improve financial flexibility 3. Reduce costs and manufacturing capacity 4. Produce new, innovative products and growing customer relationships 5. Evaluate and re-evaluate business plans in order to remain competitive in the ever-changing business climate How has Motorola been doing in following its strategic
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BUS 100 – Student Notes COURSE DESCRIPTION Provides a foundation in business operations through a survey of major business functions (management, production, marketing, finance and accounting, human resource management, and various support functions). Offers an overview of business organizations and the business environment, strategic planning, international business, and quality assurance. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS Required Resources Kelly, M., McGowen, J., & Williams, C. (2014). BUSN (6th ed
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WorldCom Scandals • Resource: Business & Professional Ethics • Due Date: Day 7 [Individual forum] • Review the accounts of the Enron and WorldCom scandals in Ch. 2 of the text: o Enron’s Questionable Transactions on pp. 96-107 o WorldCom: The Final Catalyst on pp. 114-118 • Answer the following questions using complete sentences: o Enron: 1, 3, 5, 6, and 9 on pp. 106-107 o WorldCom: 1, 3, 4, and 5 on p. 118 • Post your answers as an attachment. Clearly label the case and question number for each
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COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will focus on developing the analytical skills needed for philosophical thought about important moral issues that arise within a business context. The first part of this course will focus on understanding the nature of morality, and we shall discuss normative theories of ethics, theories of justice, the nature of capitalism and the rise of corporations. Next, we apply these theories to practical problems arising in the workplace, such as personnel policies, the right
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in reaching an ethical decision by working with the Potter Box, a model created by Ralph Potter as an analytical tool assessing the ethics of corporate decision-making, The facts emerging in news accounts regarding lawsuits against the pharmaceutical company Merck and its painkiller Vioxx are analyzed for ethical consideration. Utilizing the Potter Box model, the case against Merck can be interpreted and studied in light of ethical considerations. The results demonstrate not only how a decision is
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Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility The Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) article focuses on the dilemma between business ethics and social responsibility in business organizations. Issues related to social responsibility and sustainability are becoming more important in today’s economic and social environments, especially in the business sector. The article makes the case that ethics and the corporate
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