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In 2009, Detroit, Michigan experienced an aggressive recession as compared to the rest of country. With unemployment rates topping 15%, the city was faced with many challenges financially, economically, and socially. In addition to the financial challenges, the city was also experiencing political instability and corruption. Various major city officials were being investigated for fraud, bribery, and other criminal charges. Spirit Electric, operating as a natural monopoly, was the only company in the area providing electric services to Detroit households. Like many other companies, it was experiencing financial difficulties and could no longer continue without some intervention. This was mainly due to high operating costs, foreclosures in the area, and the fact that many households were not paying their bills. As a result, Spirit Electric came to a standstill in the latter part of 2009. Matt Green, Spirit Electric CEO, gathered the Board of Directors and determined that the company…

Discuss how business in Ghana could leverage computer applications to keep their business running in the midst of the COVID 19 pandemic

The actions of every major airline have been under strict scrutiny throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Locate and summarize at least one example of good or bad social media “press” that American Airlines has received online regarding its responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. As CEO, what could you have done differently to better protect or improve the company’s reputation online?

This company, like many other companies, suffered a severe decline in revenue. How could this company overcome the uncertainty and challenges that accompanied the pandemic?

List SIX (6) Preventable and Unpreventable risk that an organization operating in Ghana is likely to face

CLICO's Collapse based on poor governance, provide recommendations on how the implementation of governance could have helped avoid the tragedy of the collapse.

The Covid-19 - the infectious disease triggered by coronavirus has been considered as a globalpandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO). This contagious disease tremendouslydisrupted the socio-economic circumstances of the whole world. Many companies globally areplaying significant roles in mitigating the spread of this deadly infection, Covid-19. (ETGovernment, 2020 Explain ONE (1) type of Corporate Social Responsibility that may be employed by management and give an example of how it may be applied to benefit the organisation.

The risks from smoking tobacco are well documented and according to the (WHO), the tobacco epidemic is one of the biggest public health threats the world has ever faced, killing more than 8 million people a year, including around 1.2 million deaths from exposure to second-hand smoke. Despite this fatality, the marketing of tobacco remains a lucrative business.  Taking the contrasting statements above and additional research into consideration, discuss ways in which Philip Morris can become a socially responsible tobacco marketer.

Refer to Case 18: Managing the Risks of Global Bribery in Business Your organization has expanded into several countries, but not the United Kingdom. Your manager believes the United Kingdom offers a number of possibilities for expansion, but you know that the company will be subject to the U.K. Bribery Act. What changes might your company have to make to its ethics and compliance program to adhere to this more stringent law? Be sure to address: The differences between the provisions of the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act The effects of bribery in corporate culture

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For businesses, the toughest leadership test of the COVID-19 pandemic is how to sustain a business in an environment where economies are still reeling from fall down of the pandemic. How can the hotel industry navigate this COVID-19 difficult environment and remain sustainable? What business strategies should the hotel industry adopt?

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The Economic Impact of the Coronavirus Due to Travel Losses ? EXPLAIN

“Tourism should be banned in order to protect local environments, cultures and economies.” To what extent do you agree with this statement? Evaluate the impact of tourism in these three areas.Write up should be a minimun of 1500 words and it should contain references.

Based on the reporting in the article, "CSR Reaches a Tipping Point," the events of 2020, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the killing of George Floyd which highlighted social inequities, are seen as accelerating transformational changes in business in all of the following ways except: More than ever, businesses can gain a competitive advantage by touting their commitment to social causes Big businesses have recognized the need to support smaller, local enterprises Companies are increasingly joining forces to loby for social change More companies are giving employees a larger voice in determining their company's priorities

Based on Carroll's CSR Pyramid and Stakeholder responsibility , apply the concept on the PWC 2023 Scandal ( sharing confidential information to private corporations for monetary gain)

Do you agree or disagree with the discussion below: Antitrust laws in the United States, such as the Sherman and Clayton Act, are designed to promote competition and prevent anticompetitive behavior in the marketplace. These laws generally prohibit agreements, contracts, or combinations that restrain trade or suppress competition.Pooling agreements among local cranberry growers could raise antitrust concerns if they have anticompetitive effects, such as reducing competition among cranberry producers or increasing consumer prices. However, the legality of such agreements depends on various factors and is a matter for legal authorities to assess.It is important to note that not all agreements to pool resources or coordinate production are automatically considered violations of antitrust laws. Some collaborative efforts may be permissible under antitrust laws if they promote efficiency, innovation, or other pro-competitive benefits.To determine whether the cranberry growers' agreement…

Corporate Social Responsibility requires that multinational enterprises consider and respond to issues beyond the narrow economic, technical, and legal requirements of the firm to accomplish social benefits. Answer the questions below. What do you understand by the term ‘Triple Bottom Line’?    Assume you are the manager of a multinational enterprise subsidiary in Nepal. Examine the recommendations you would adopt for your firm to comply with the Corporate Social Responsibility requirements.

Select six stakeholders, of which three are internal (e.g. employees, shareholders, management) and three external (e.g. community, customers, environment).After selecting a country and a specific company,  look for information on the company's CSR policy and the ethical behaviour of its managers. Analyze how internal and external factors influence the CSR policy and ethical behavior of managers.

ébé en Santé is a French company that makes premium, luxuriously packaged baby formula for the wealthy European market. During a trip South Africa, the CEO, in an attack of conscience, realized that her company could help to improve the nutrition of infants in developing countries, where the malnutrition rates are between 20 -30%. More pointedly, the World Health Organization (WHO) reports that undernutrition is linked to 2.7 million child deaths annually, or 45% of all child deaths. The WHO Infant and young child feeding is a key area to improve child survival and promote healthy growth and development. The first 2 years of a child’s life are particularly important, as optimal nutrition during this period lowers morbidity and mortality, reduces the risk of chronic disease, and fosters better development overall.  The CEO Bébé en Santé has asked the students in an international business class to develop a business plan for her company to provide baby formula to poor people throughout…