Nike_study_Case
Nike_study_Case
1. Why did Nike fail to address corporate social responsibility early on?
2. Evaluate Nike’s response to societal and consumer concerns about its contract manufacturing.
3. What are the challenges facing Nike in the future?
Case Link: http://danielsethics.mgt.unm.edu/pdf/nike.pdf
Reply to students discussion board posts topic Labour relations
Instructions
Here is the Question
Unionization & Enforceable Labor Standards in the Global Market:
Globalization presents new frontiers and challenges for labor organizations. These changes include westernized labor mindsets being introduced into foreign cultures, which often collide with pre-existing organized labor in the host countries. Discuss why globalization has profound implications for domestic employment issues and whether these implications suggest an enforceable labor standard (a social clause) be added to free trade agreements. If so, what should the standards be and how should they be enforced?
This is what student posted. You are replying to these two students. reply to 2 classmates’ threads. Each thread must include 2 citations from scholarly/peer-reviewed sources in addition to the text and relevant scriptural integration, all in current APA format. Replies must be at least 150 words and include at least 1 citation from scholarly/peer-reviewed sources in addition to the text and relevant scriptural integration in current APA format.
First Student-Sherry Miller
“Globalization is increased economic integration among countries, and it is one of the most important pressures on labor relations – and employment more generally – in the United States and around the world in the 21st century” (Budd, 2013, p. 385). Globalization is the form of integration in which all countries follow one rule. The idea is for all to become one and follow the same processes. Free trade is the process of eliminating all trade obstacles. “Fair trade is the incorporation of labor, environmental, public health, and other standards into the trade agreements and the ability to impose trade sanctions on countries that violate these standards” (Budd, 2013, p. 394). Globalization lessens labor’s trading influence while free trade throughout countries permits consumers and producers an advantage from specialization (Budd, 2013, p. 387). Adding these standards prevents social dumping and avoids “race to the bottom” in wages and working conditions (Budd, 2013, p. 394).
Then they said, “Come, let us build ourselves a city, with a tower that reaches to the heavens, so that we may make a name for ourselves; otherwise we will be scattered over the face of the whole earth.” But the Lord came down to see the city and the tower the people were building. The Lord said, “If as one people speaking the same language they have begun to do this, then nothing they plan to do will be impossible for them. Come, let us go down and confuse their language so they will not understand each other.” So the Lord scattered them from there over all the earth, and they stopped building the city. That is why it was called Babel[a]—because there the Lord confused the language of the whole world. From there the Lord scattered them over the face of the whole earth (Genesis 11: 4-9 NIV).
The attempted construction of the Tower of Babel in rebellion to God’s command to fill the earth is a form of Globalization. In response to the uprising, God confused their languages, and forced them to scatter and settle around the earth. “Man’s plans will never thwart God’s purposes. God had commanded mankind to “fill the earth” (Genesis 9:1). Man preferred to cloister rather than to comply with God’s command to spread out. In spite of man’s greatest efforts, God’s purposes prevailed” (11. The Unity of Unbelief (Genesis 11:1-9), 2015).
References
11. The Unity of Unbelief (Genesis 11:1-9). (2015). Retrieved from Bible.org: https://bible.org/seriespage/11-unity-unbelief-genesis-111-9
Budd, J. (2013). Labor Relations Striking a Balance (Forth Edition). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
Second Student- Vicky Best
Unionization and enforceable labor standards are practically non-existent in the global marketplace. Budd (2013) indicate, “In the 21stcentury, routine jobs can be shifted to low-cost countries, U.S. companies can no longer be competitive in the global marketplace using traditional mass manufacturing methods” (Budd, 2013, p. 354). One study on the global economy by George Tsogas (2009) states, “as the global economy diminishes the regulatory capacity of the nation-state, transnational forms of labour regulation are created (or attempted) to fill the vacuum” (Tsogas, 2009, p. 75). As noted in Angel Torres (2014) article, “unlike first world countries, developing nations continuously struggle to enforce labor right provisions attached as conditions in trade agreements” (Torres, 2014, p. 617). Torres eludes to trade agreements that lack basic enforcement of not only human rights…but labor rights as well (Torres, 2014).
To add, enforceable labor standards should be required globally. Noting that, different countries with different policies in place would require additional provisions for globally standardized labor laws (Tsogas, 2009). The “fifty-eight Federal Trade Agreements (FTA) containing labor provisions” noted by Torres is an indication that global labor concerns is an issue of interest (Torres, 2014). Another concern in globalization is at the company level. Budd identifies centralization and decentralization as a means of tension for international managers (Budd, 2013, p. 411). On the one hand, they strive at “intergration and efficiency” and “local responsiveness and autonomy” on the other (Budd, 2013, p. 411).
The global marketplace is a diverse realm that can be made stronger for all countries. First implement and then enforce labor laws universally, and if needed, to accommodate differing country policies, add to the already universal labor laws thus ensuring global fairness.
Although some countries are undeveloped, it is the developed countries duty to help one another. Hebrew 10:24-25 which says “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near” (ESV). In addition, the Bible tells Christians to “open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute. Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy” (Proverbs 31:8-9, ESV).
References
Budd, J. W. (2013). Labor Relations Striking a Balance. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Holley, S., Maconachie, G., & Goodwin, M. (2015). Government procurement contracts and minimum labour standards enforcement: Rhetoric, duplication and distraction? The Economic and Labour Relations Reveiw, 26, 43-59. doi:doi:10.1177/1035304614546450
Torres, A. (2014). A Wishful Thought: Enforceability and Avoidance of Labor Provision in Foreign Trade Agreements. Law and Business Review of the Americas, 20(4), 617-645. Retrieved August 5, 2015, from http://search.proquest.com.ezproxy.liberty.edu:2048/docview/1678628763?pq-origsite=summon&accountid=12085
Tsogas, G. (2009). International labour regulation: what have we really learnt so far? Relations Industrielles/Industrial Relations, 64(1), 75-94. Retrieved August 5, 2015, from http://go.galegroup.com.ezproxy.liberty.edu:2048/ps/i.do?p=AONE&u=vic_liberty&id=GALE|A197927550&v=2.1&it=r&userGroup=vic_liberty&authCount=1#
Auditing unit 6 Discussion
Planning an Inventory Audit
You will analyze a company’s current inventory setup and determine the course of action to take to audit the client’s inventory. In order to successfully audit inventory, a thorough plan must be devised to ensure all facets are accounted for.
The Crafty Craft Corner has been asked by its bank to perform an audit, which it has never done before. Part of this audit is to perform a year-end physical inventory. The store uses a periodic inventory system, as management does not feel it’s necessary to track every bead and button sold.
As the auditor hired to perform the inventory audit, what are your recommendations to the store management to prepare for the audit?
Would you suggest they implement a perpetual inventory system? What documentation would you request the managers create regarding their inventory?
What other steps would you recommend to ensure a smooth process?
Managerial Accounting Discussion unit 6
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Budgeting
You are an accountant in the budgetary, projections, and special projects department of American Conductor, Inc., a large manufacturing company. The president, William Brown, asks you on very short notice to prepare some sales and income projections covering the next 2 years of the company’s much heralded new product lines. He wants these projections for a series of speeches he is making while on a 2-week trip to eight East Coast brokerage firms. The president hopes to bolster American’s stock sales and price.
You work 23 hours in 2 days to compile the projections, hand deliver them to the president, and are swiftly but graciously thanked as he departs. A week later you find time to go over some of your computations and discover a miscalculation that makes the projections grossly overstated. You quickly inquire about the president’s itinerary and learn that he has made half of his speeches and has half yet to make. You are in a quandary as to what to do.
Address the following questions:
Please define the word “ethics” and summarize what issues/ramifications might apply to this example.
What are the consequences of telling the president of your gross miscalculation, both ethical and non-ethical?
What are the consequences of not telling the president of your gross miscalculations, both ethical and non-ethical?
Are there other ethical implications or issues that you and the president need to consider in this situation?
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Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 300–500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
Conformity and Obedience
The Stanford Prison Experiments were some of the most famous studies on conformity and obedience in modern history. Go to this link to learn more about these experiments.
Part 1
Answer the following questions:
Some of the prison guards in this experiment exhibited cruel and violent behaviors. According to participants, this behavior was very different from their typical behavior. How would you explain this phenomenon?
Do you think that anyone participating in this experiment would have handled this situation in a fashion similar to those who participated? Explain your answer.
In your opinion, did Zimbardo’s work on this experiment contribute to a deeper understanding of society? Explain your answer.
Part 2
Review the American Sociological Association’s (ASA’s) Code of Ethics regarding the following research ethics topics:
Professional Competence
Integrity
Professional and Scientific Responsibility
Respect for People’s Rights, Dignity, and Diversity
Social Responsibility
Answer the following questions:
Was the Stanford Prison Experiment “ethical” according to the ASA’s Code of Ethics?
Was the controversy worth the findings that this study revealed?
Part 3
Responses to Other Students: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 100-word reply about their Primary Task Response regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions:
What did you learn from your classmate’s posting?
What additional questions do you have after reading the posting?
What clarification do you need regarding the posting?
What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates’ postings?
References
Zimbardo, P. H. (2014). Stanford Prison Experiment. Retrieved from: http://www.prisonexp.org/
American Sociological Association. (n.d.). ASA code of ethics. Retrieved from http://www.asanet.org/about/ethics.cfm
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.
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Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 300–500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
What would you do?
Sociology attempts to understand and explain social behaviors such as attitudes, violence and aggression, prejudice and discrimination, prosocial behavior where people help and cooperate with one another, self-identity and social-identity, social influence, and group behavior. People tend to behave differently in groups than they would behave individually. Group behavior can be positive, but it can also be damaging, such as the bystander effect (which is when the presence of other people prevents an individual from intervening in an emergency situation). For this assignment, consider how you would behave individually and if you were in a group.
Part 1
Watch the video What would you do to help a homeless stranger?
How do you feel you would have reacted had you been a customer sitting at the bar when this situation happened? Why?
Would your response and behavior have been different if you were by yourself or if you were with a group of your friends who did not want the homeless man to be served?
To what extent do you feel social influence has on your behavior and your decision making?
Was the scientific method applied in this social experiment? Explain your answer.
Be sure to cite your sources using proper APA format.
Part 2
Responses to Other Students: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 100-word reply about their Primary Task Response regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions:
What did you learn from your classmate’s posting?
What additional questions do you have after reading the posting?
What clarification do you need regarding the posting?
What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates’ postings?
Reference
thebaodao. (2013, February 10). What would you do to defend a homeless stranger? [Video]. Retrieved from the YouTube Web site: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uletl1MAeQ8
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials
Organized Behavior unit 6 Discussion
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The Process of Developing Teams
As you have learned in the text, social loafing occurs when some members of a team do less work and do not live up to their team responsibilities. When this occurs, typically other team members pick up the extra work to meet the timeline, and often times end up frustrated with the whole team process. One way to prevent social loafing from occurring is to create a team charter. A team charter allows members to break down responsibilities, set goals and timelines for work to be accomplished before it begins. For example, the charter may include the following:
Setting goals
Who will be responsible for what segment of the project?
When are these deliverables due from each member?
How will the team communicate? e-mail/online meetings, face to face meetings?
How often will team members meet?
What is the team project timeline to be able to finish the project on-time?
If there are any disagreements or differences of opinion, how will these issues be resolved?
For this Discussion you will be asked to pretend you were placed on a team of four for a school project due in 5 weeks. The project is to write a research paper on group process and respond to the following questions:
What information would you be sure a team charter covered and why?
How might you prevent social loafing and group think in your team?
Where do you think most teams have problems in the group development process and what suggestions might you make to optimize their performance?
Organized Team Discussion unit 6
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This is where you and your assigned team members will discuss your team response to the Unit 6 Team Assignment.
First view the video in Unit 6 Assignment area entitled, “Herman Miller” Motivation, Leadership, and Teamwork.”
Read the following Scenario:
You work for an organization which operates in a service sector and has more than 500 employees. Recently your company has experienced issues with employee teamwork. Employees seem to be having difficulty working well together in various teams. Your boss has asked you to lead an effort to research ways to create an effective team work environment and give him advice on how to solve the problem. After you conduct your research, you will deliver a presentation to the CEO and Board of Directors on your findings. After viewing the video, reading the textbook, and conducting research in the Kaplan library, complete the following Assignment with your team:
Decide which team member will be responsible for each checklist item on the last slide of the PowerPoint located below.
Complete the checklist:
1) Describe the different types of teams.
2) Describe the determining factors that typify an effective team.
3) Explain how to create team players based on your experience and your research and readings from the text.
4) Help the CEO in the scenario by applying what you have learned regarding teams to solve the team problems:
· How can the teams effectively build trust amongst team members?
· How might the CEO encourage collaboration in a team environment?
Organized Team Discussion unit 6
This is where you and your assigned team members will discuss your team response to the Unit 6 Team Assignment.
First view the video in Unit 6 Assignment area entitled, “Herman Miller” Motivation, Leadership, and Teamwork.”
Read the following Scenario:
You work for an organization which operates in a service sector and has more than 500 employees. Recently your company has experienced issues with employee teamwork. Employees seem to be having difficulty working well together in various teams. Your boss has asked you to lead an effort to research ways to create an effective team work environment and give him advice on how to solve the problem. After you conduct your research, you will deliver a presentation to the CEO and Board of Directors on your findings. After viewing the video, reading the textbook, and conducting research in the Kaplan library, complete the following Assignment with your team:
Decide which team member will be responsible for each checklist item on the last slide of the PowerPoint located below.
Complete the checklist:
1) Describe the different types of teams.
2) Describe the determining factors that typify an effective team.
3) Explain how to create team players based on your experience and your research and readings from the text.
4) Help the CEO in the scenario by applying what you have learned regarding teams to solve the team problems:
· How can the teams effectively build trust amongst team members?
· How might the CEO encourage collaboration in a team environment?
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Conduct a macro-environment analysis for the operating environment within which SingPost operates.
Youmust use analytical tools/frameworksthat have been published in recognised scholarly publications.
Focuson developing and demonstrating:
• an understanding of the purpose of thisanalysis
• identification of key factors/forcesand their implicationsin termsof key opportunitiesand threats
• determine the overall direction of the operating environment in the future.
Draw well reasoned conclusions that have been supported by analysis about the nature of the macro-operating environment of SingPost. Use thisanalysis to inform later aspects of your assignment.
i think for this question is to use “PESTLE” to analysis it ..
i think i just need 2 pages of it .
could u please do in this format
political,
economic,
social,
and
technological etc.
one last thing, i need 2-3 references will do.
I have attached the reference guide and please follow it strictly.
please read the file as attached and do visit Singapore Post (http://www.singpost.com) website so you link the “PESTLE” back to the case study.