He Pros and Cons of Anglo American Plc's Adoption of Aggressive Strategy
The pros and cons of Anglo American PLC 's adoption of aggressive strategy in combating HIV/AIDS among its South African workforce : Anglo American 's policy towards migrant workers: Case Study- Anglo American PLC Various stakeholders that Anglo American PLC needs to consider as it adopts effective HIV/AIDS strategy: Introduction: • Anglo American employees and their families
• Government bodies
• Non- Profit organizations (NGOs)/ World Health Organization (WHO)
• Competitors/ Other large mining concerns or companies operating in South Africa
• Pharmaceutical companies
• National Union of Mine Workers
• Financial Institutions
• Shareholders
• The general community Pros-
1) Prevented further operating loss and increased productivity.
2) Bright future as government started national strategic plan to combat HIV/AIDS.
3) By adopting the strategy, the company achieves trust and commitment from ethical minded shareholders.
4) It got good response from WHO, Global business council for HIV/AIDS and other NGOs, this makes the company a socially responsible organization in Global business.
5) It became a trend setter for other major companies operating in South Africa, thus gaining a goodwill among other companies Cons-
1) This program had spiralling costs for the company as the distribution of the medicines remained high.
2) It was unable to determine if its efforts are making a difference in underlying problem as one third of those receiving treatment dropped out.
3) Harsh working conditions worsened the medication effect and its side effects.
4) Migrant workers were more prone to get the disease and spread the disease in their respective villages.
5) Initial Criticism from the government and political leaders. Recommendations to company concerning HIV/AIDS policy:
1) Make the process confidential to avoid fear of stigmatization
2) Focus on entire community
3) A mutual agreement should be adopted and
• Government bodies
• Non- Profit organizations (NGOs)/ World Health Organization (WHO)
• Competitors/ Other large mining concerns or companies operating in South Africa
• Pharmaceutical companies
• National Union of Mine Workers
• Financial Institutions
• Shareholders
• The general community Pros-
1) Prevented further operating loss and increased productivity.
2) Bright future as government started national strategic plan to combat HIV/AIDS.
3) By adopting the strategy, the company achieves trust and commitment from ethical minded shareholders.
4) It got good response from WHO, Global business council for HIV/AIDS and other NGOs, this makes the company a socially responsible organization in Global business.
5) It became a trend setter for other major companies operating in South Africa, thus gaining a goodwill among other companies Cons-
1) This program had spiralling costs for the company as the distribution of the medicines remained high.
2) It was unable to determine if its efforts are making a difference in underlying problem as one third of those receiving treatment dropped out.
3) Harsh working conditions worsened the medication effect and its side effects.
4) Migrant workers were more prone to get the disease and spread the disease in their respective villages.
5) Initial Criticism from the government and political leaders. Recommendations to company concerning HIV/AIDS policy:
1) Make the process confidential to avoid fear of stigmatization
2) Focus on entire community
3) A mutual agreement should be adopted and
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