Posts Categorized: Ethics

Grieving Mother’s Firing Sparks Backlash Against Chinese Education Startup

Posted by & filed under Communication, Compensation & Benefits, Control, Ethics, Global Management, Human Resource Management, Leadership, Management, Motivation, Operations Management, Organizational Change, Planning, Social Responsibility, Strategy, Teams, Technology.

Description: VIPKid is the latest gig-economy company to be ensnared in the contractor-versus-employee debate. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Nov 21, 2017 Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-11-21/grieving-mother-s-firing-sparks-backlash-against-chinese-education-startup Questions for discussion: What are the managerial issues that distinguish between a contractor versus an employee relationship with a firm? Should companies publicize how they treat contractors and employees differently?

The Hidden Victim of Sexual Harassment: Women’s Careers

Posted by & filed under Conflict, Control, Diversity, Ethics, Human Resource Management, Individual Behavior, Leadership, Management, Operations Management, Social Responsibility, Teams.

Description: Yet another industry titan tumbled from his perch on Wednesday as NBC announced the firing of star Today Show host Matt Lauer for alleged “inappropriate sexual behavior.” Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Nov 30, 2017 Link: http://fortune.com/2017/11/30/matt-lauer-fired-sexual-harassment-jobs/ Questions for discussion: What does the report suggest may be a consequence of the recent scandals? Do you agree with… Read more »

Canadian companies should be more courageous about diversity, Deloitte report urges

Posted by & filed under Communication, Ethics, Human Resource Management, Leadership, Management, Operations Management, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure & Design, Social Responsibility, Teams.

Description: MONTREAL — Canadian business leaders need to take “courageous” actions to make sure their companies are more diverse and inclusive in order to remain competitive amid demographic and technological changes in the workplace, according to a new report released Wednesday. Source: BNN.ca Date: Nov 22, 2017 Link: http://www.bnn.ca/canadian-companies-should-be-more-courageous-about-diversity-deloitte-report-urges-1.922556 Questions for discussion: What does the… Read more »

Why French’s ketchup is here to stay (sorry, Heinz)

Posted by & filed under Communication, Control, Decision Making, Ethics, Global Management, Management, Negotiation, Planning, Social Responsibility, Strategy.

Description: Wrapping your product in the Canadian flag is typically a desperate measure, with short-lived benefits. For French’s, it’s working. Source: Macleans.ca Date: Nov 02, 2017 Link: http://www.macleans.ca/economy/business/why-frenchs-ketchup-is-here-to-stay-sorry-heinz/ Questions for discussion: Summarize the history in this situation. What lessons should managers learn from what happened and the current situation?

‘We absolutely have a problem’: Canada’s tech sector gender gap

Posted by & filed under Change, Communication, Decision Making, Ethics, Human Resource Management, Individual Behavior, Leadership, Management, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure & Design, Social Responsibility, Teams.

Description: Canadian technology companies may be breaking new ground as innovators, but a landmark study published on Wednesday finds the sector is behind the times when it comes to finding a place for women in senior roles. Source: GlobeandMail.com Date: Oct 20, 2017 Link: https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/technology/we-absolutely-have-a-problem-canadas-tech-sector-gender-gap/article36789423/?ref=http://www.theglobeandmail.com& Questions for discussion: Summarize the findings presented in this report?… Read more »

Michael Oreskes Quits NPR Amid Sexual Harassment Accusations

Posted by & filed under Conflict, Diversity, Ethics, Human Resource Management, Leadership, Management, Operations Management, Organizational Change, Social Responsibility, Teams.

Description: Michael Oreskes, who led NPR’s news division and was formerly a high-ranking editor at The New York Times, resigned on Wednesday after being accused of sexually harassing women. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Nov 01, 2017 Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/01/business/media/mike-oreskes-npr-sexual-harassment.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fbusiness&action=click&contentCollection=business&region=rank&module=package&version=highlights&contentPlacement=13&pgtype=sectionfront Questions for discussion: How serious a problem is a charge of sexual harrasement for an individual and for… Read more »

Small businesses face perfect storm that can challenge growth

Posted by & filed under Change, Control, Entrepreneurship, Environment, Ethics, Global Management, Leadership, Management, Operations Management, Planning, Social Responsibility, Strategy, Technology.

Description: BDC’s Small Business Week report finds 25% of respondents are already feeling the impact of demographic shifts Source: MontrealGazette.com Date: Oct 20, 2017 Link: http://montrealgazette.com/entrepreneur/1017-biz-dd-bdc/wcm/0e5640b0-7a59-4d2d-8b7a-92051097d281 Questions for discussion: Summarize the highlights in the BDC’s report. What is the advice to small business managers? Given the research in the report, what would you also advise… Read more »

Watch CVS Health CEO Larry Merlo Discuss The Company’s Powerful Response to Opioid Epidemic

Posted by & filed under Change, Decision Making, Ethics, Global Management, Leadership, Management, Operations Management, Organizational Change, Planning, Social Responsibility, Technology.

Description: Pharmacy chain has the tools to begin formulating solutions to America’s crisis. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Oct 26, 2017 Link: http://for.tn/2gNw5gW Questions for discussion: What are the issues pharma stakeholders are dealing with, with respect to the opioid epidemic? What are the management implemications for CVS and other distributors in the pharma… Read more »

Gretchen Carlson: How I Handled Sexual Harassment

Posted by & filed under Conflict, Environment, Ethics, Human Resource Management, Individual Behavior, Leadership, Management, Motivation, Social Responsibility, Teams.

Description: “You find out who your friends are in a big way when you come forward” Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Oct 04, 2017 Link: http://for.tn/2ygZqGr Questions for discussion: What lessons should managers take away from this discussion? What lessons are presented here for women in the workplace?

Nestlé Makes Billions Bottling Water It Pays Nearly Nothing For

Posted by & filed under Environment, Ethics, Global Management, Management, Operations Management, Social Responsibility.

Description: The company’s operation in Michigan reveals how it’s dominated the industry by going into economically depressed areas with lax water laws. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Sep 20, 2017 Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2017-09-21/nestl-makes-billions-bottling-water-it-pays-nearly-nothing-for Questions for discussion: What are the ethical issues presented in this article? Do you believe the firm is doing anything improper?