to apply the ethical theories of utilitarianism‚ deontology and virtue ethics to a real situation‚ although the names have been altered so not as to bias any discussion in class. On March 14‚ 2007 Chiquita Brands International entered into a plea agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice. Chiquita agreed to pay a $25 million fine after it admitted that it made payments to a terrorist organization for protection of its operations in Columbia. Teaching suggestions I find that this case works well
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those. * Recognizing and analyzing chief competitors‚ Chiquita Brands International‚ Dole Foods Company‚ and Fresh Del Monte Produce‚ is crucial when calculating ratios as comparison with competitors is one of most popular methods when interpreting results. * The strategic group map shows that Chiquita Brands International (CQB) has the closest product range. Therefore‚ ration analysis data is based on the Fyffes plc’s and Chiquita Brands International‚ Inc.’s Consolidated Income Statement
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Bananas The banana plant‚ or Musa acuminata‚ is one of the most important fruiting plants on Earth. This plant belongs to the Musaceae family‚ also known as the “banana family”. The genus Musa refers to “large herbaceous flowering plants” with fruit that is usually elongated and curved‚ with a yellow‚ purple‚ or red rind covering soft starchy fruit (Merriam-Webster). Banana plants are often mistaken for trees‚ because their “false stem” or pseudostem resembles a tree trunk. However‚ trees are dicots
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presentation as we will need to complete the entire presentation between two team members. We chose the following: Introduction – Chiquita Overview of the environmental impact issue – Chiquita The current issues with your environmental impact situation – Pilahi Ways to improve the environmental impact and possible suggestions or solutions – Pilahi Conclusion – Chiquita With the completion of our environmental impact outline during week 2‚ our team is prepared to complete our environmental impact presentation
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Global Perspectives Assessment Chiquita King University of Phoenix CJA/484: Criminal Justice Administration Capstone Leon Kutzke October 31‚ 2011 Global Perspective ”Global crime is intertwined with revolutionary technological‚ financial‚ communications‚ economic‚ cultural‚ and political changes that characterize globalization‚ and it is increasingly difficult to separate criminal activities from legitimate global transactions. As national boundaries become more absorbent
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D E C I S I O N LEONARDO-DE CASTRO‚ J.: Before the Court are consolidated Petitions for Review on Certiorari under Rule 45 of the Rules of Court‚ which arose out of two civil cases that were filed in different courts but whose factual background and issues are closely intertwined. The petitions in G.R. Nos. 1250781 and 1255982 both assail the Order3 dated May 20‚ 1996 of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of General Santos City‚ Branch 37‚ in Civil Case No. 5617. The said Order decreed the dismissal
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heavily located in these preferced regions. However‚ the new rules were disadvantageous to the U.S.-based companies‚ such as Chiquita and Dole‚ that owned banana plantations in Latin America. Dole responded to the crisis by shifting more banana production to West Africa. Over the next few years‚ Dole’s market share in European bananas actually increased. Chiquita‚ however‚ asked the !.S government to bring a complaint against the EU under GATT. The United Stares wolrwo subseguent suils
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Greenpeace policy experts work with Congress to reform policy on the state and national levels. 3. Pick five (5) corporate change-makers cited in the case and give examples of why the author picked these organizations. According to their webpage‚ Chiquita is the only global banana company to have met the strict standards for Rainforest Alliance certification for 100% of their farms. This means that they meet the strict standards of the Sustainable Agriculture Network (a coalition of environmental
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situations? How can the executives of companies and leaders of countries eliminate or find alternative solutions for such problems? Take Chiquita for example. The company had to pay a ransom to a rebel group in order to protect its investments and its employees in Columbia. After 9/11‚ the rebel group was classified as a terrorist organization and Chiquita ended up paying a $25 million penalty for fueling terrorist organizations. This paper will explore my thoughts on the situation and will
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Where Am I Eating? “The Starbucks Experience” by Kelsey Timmerman The author indicates a routine to begin their day: “On most mornings‚ I drink Starbucks Colombian roast.” (20) Indication of how Starbucks markets its specific Colombian roast; (20) The description of the coffee entices consumer to feel reassured about product (20) Author wants to confirm the narrative of the Colombian location to follow up: “[…] I wanted to visit this magnificent land of sheer slopes and treasured cherries myself
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