Gamestop is a public traded organization that sell product offerings of video games, hardware, software usually from many of it brick and mortar retail stores. The organization generated much success in its early years of doing business, but due to changes in technology its market is reaching its maturity level. Many of the product offerings of Gamestop can be purchased on digital platforms such as Amazon. With these industry changes Gamestop has seen dramatic changes in its competitive landscape which has put pressure on the organization to stay profitable. Unfortunately, this has introduced some moral concerns for Gamestop, and its company reputation. The organization has placed emphasis on generating sales before anything else including…
What could Nintendo have done to avoid this situation or be aware of it. ........................... 4…
higher profits. The company should provide written policies and procedures to incoming managers in order to avoid confusion and to aid in the cohesiveness of the work unit. Managers should display ethical behavior at all times and use punishment and rewards more consistently and effectively. The case also raises questions of a company's ethics and responsibility for creating, or allowing, a climate that tolerates at…
Ethical dilemmas are a constant in the business world. In order for an individual to be adaptive to the ever changing rolls of their jobs it is in their best interest to research their company’s standard operating procedures as well as being informed on new company policies that are being implemented. In doing this research however, the individual will notice that specific problems are not always documented or covered in these manuals. In the area of ethics, people who are given authority must use various lenses to ensure that the company is meeting the expectations of its employees to guarantee their rights and fair treatment. Developing these virtuous attributes is geared at developing cohesion amongst employees, efficiency, and developing a positive reputation. Although there are many ways to resolve an intercompany dispute, the most ethically sound decision comes from people in positions of power being informed of the issue and setting their sights on ensuring fairness and ruling in favor of the option that creates the greatest overall good. This paper will examine the two Ethics Game examples and follow the worksheet format for answering questions.…
Elijah has grander and more dangerous dreams. Having been largely acculturated by a residential school upbringing before escaping into the forest to live with Xavier and Niska, he has acquired the dubious skills of public relations and boastfulness as much as the crafts of the hunter. His English, learned from the nuns, is impeccable, and he makes his mark among the men in the trenches as much by the flash of his storytelling as by his murderous midnight prowls in no man’s land.…
This case study I am about to present will be aimed at the company of Nintendo Ltd. where I will be focusing on the areas of history followed up with a short informative SWOT analysis.…
Regulations, moral values along with business ethics, form the basis of governance in the corporate world. Ethical standards should decide situations that are not expressly governed by regulation or law. Ethics is defined as standards used by companies to conduct their business operations. Standards are what define a company (Corey et al, 2011). Ethics should not be used as a sale item to the highest bidder. It would be easy for a company to ignore ethics in a bid to increase its sales and profits. It will only take such a company to deviate from its standards and tarnish its name. It is vital for a company, therefore, to adhere to standards. Standards should be the drive of any business decision. If customers realize, that a company is unable to make right decisions, the impression the company leaves to the customers may be unfavorable and changing this image may be an overwhelming task. To alleviate the burden of establishing and maintaining standards in corporations, different techniques have been set up to measure the structural and behavioral organizational ethics. Six Sigma and Balanced Scorecard are some of the models used by companies to enhance business performance and ethics.…
In this paper Team B will study the ethics and compliance of Barnes & Noble Inc. After we obtain the company’s annual report and SEC filings for the past two years Team B will focus on the following: study the data provided in the report and address the ethical issues by reviewing the role of ethics and compliance in Barnes & Noble’s financial environment, explain the companies procedures that are in place to ensure ethical behavior is specified, give an explanation on financial markets and how it works in the United States, identify the processes that the company uses to abide by SEC regulations, evaluate the organizations financial performance for the past two years will be displayed by using financial ratios for each year, and provide a discussion of the two year…
In the evening of the last day of June 2016, one of the residents of the small city of Fitchburg, Wisconsin called the police to report that a man was acting oddly and seemingly talking to himself while standing chest-deep in Lake Monona. The man then walked out of the lake, broke into a nearby home and began smashing things causing fear and panic among the residents of the house. When the police came, they commanded him to stop, but he ignored all commands and even aggressively marched towards the officers while brandishing a pitchfork. He was then fatally shot by one of the police officers and taken to a local hospital where he died. The shot man was identified the next day. He was a 41-year-old Michael William Schumacher, of Fitchburg, who…
Business codes of ethics are written guidelines use by an organization to set the standards for employees and management conduct and behavior ("Businessdictionary.com," 2013). Business code of ethics is important to deal with ethical the rules and principles needed for a successful business. Also known as code of conduct a business code of ethics reflect an organization values, ethics, objective, and responsibilities ensuring corporate responsibility, quality assurance, and customer satisfaction creating excellence, accountability, and transparency. In this paper an explanation and description of some general information concerning Starbucks mission, and ethical system uses with examples of their uses. The essay will also identify how the code of ethics affects employees, managers, and board of directors within the organization. An explanation of the organization need to modify the existing code of ethics and the best method to implement these changes will be discussed. Furthermore, a discussion of the possible reactions from employees, managers, and the effects the code may have on the organization will be provided.…
NP8- “Lying makes it impossible to derive any benefit from conversation,” 9- (Donaldson, Werhane, & Van Zandt, 2008, p. 110). 10-With this in mind remember, the larger the lie the larger the problem…. 11- “Should Cynthia report her additional findings once again to the audit board? 12- Should she take steps to make sure that this information becomes public?” 13- (Donaldson, Werhane, & Van Zandt, 2008, p. 109). 14- The question is a far greater statement than just a mere question of should, should not, ethical or responsibility, but rather what are the mechanisms in place that govern all things? 15- Is it truly a question of should Cynthia do this to right that which is wrong or perhaps Cynthia has a unique sense of “duty” to ensure this is stricken from that which she is responsible… 16- Either way, as lines are drawn ethics and moral responsibility come into question requiring others to monitor the rights and wrongs of their peers.…
There are many companies today that do not place high importance on ethical standards or the repercussions that employees can face from making unethical decisions. The Walt Disney Company is a company that makes it a high priority to have employees, cast members, directors, and various staff members aware of the company expectations at all times. The company gives everyone a copy of their Standards of Business Conduct handbook and through continual training and an online learning system that ensures all employees have the guidance to make ethical decisions (The Walt Disney Company, n.d.). The Standard of Business Conduct in place at The Walt Disney Company, implements that honesty is important to the company and to the shareholders. This shows that the company makes all employees aware of ethical decisions and how this could affect everyone involved, including shareholders, concerning finances.…
Best Buy, as one of the biggest electronic sellers on the market, becomes in last four years the world`s most ethical company according to Ethisphere Institute. Best Buy`s reputation was almost gone when CEO Brian Dunn was accused form inappropriate conduct, vendors gift, and conflicts of interest in March 2012. The core values of the company were signed right from the beginning of the company. Best Buy realized that by following the ethical management they will get more results so they put the ethics first. One of the most important parts of best buy ethic system is Ethic officer who is responsible for dealing with ethical issues within the company as well as with their external parties. Rules and values for each stakeholder of the company can be found in Core of conducts of the company. However, Best Buy`s reputation was almost gone when Brian Dunn, CEO, was accused form inappropriate conduct, vendors gift, and conflicts of interest in March 2012.…
To build a strong business foundation in the United States there must be a clear code of ethics. “The Walt Disney Company incorporates best-in-class business standards as a key pillar of its business practices.”(Disney) Walt Disney is recognized around the world as providers of all types of entertainment ranging from films, televisions shows, theme parks, consumer products and stores. The ethical standards of the business are of “top quality” upheld by all the cast members and employees who strive to do the best to identify the company in high regards.…
With the introduction of the Nintendo Wii console, the company gained a stronghold as a leader in the video gaming industry. However, competitors Sony and Microsoft are quickly gaining on Nintendo’s competitive advantage, forcing the company to monitor and reevaluate its strategies. To maintain a competitive advantage, Nintendo must look toward influencing the customers of Sony and Microsoft, continue developing innovative…