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Ethical issues in mutual fund management and investor protection

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Internal controls and weaknesses at Chic Paints Limited accounting system

The purpose of this report is to present the findings of the evaluation of existing accounting system implemented at Chic Paints Limited.

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Three fundamental decisions in financial management and capital structure

In financial management, there are three fundamental decisions, which are central to capital budgeting, capital structure and working capital management. Capital budgeting refers to the process of planning and managing the company's long-term investments.

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Starbucks' personnel policies and worker wage disputes

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Employee-manager relationships and organizational loyalty and trust

a) Employees are ignored in many companies in the contemporary society and this makes it difficult for these respective companies to address problems that threaten to destabilize them.

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Workplace dating policies and reporting relationships at the Adult & Child Center

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Ethical dilemmas in consulting for a tobacco company

It would be difficult for me to consult for a tobacco company. I would have to seriously weigh the pros and cons of the assignment. One positive aspect is that it is only a short-term assignment. Thus if I did accept the assignment, it would only be for a short duration with a defined end point.

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Google's ethical contradictions: censorship, privacy, and corporate profits

Google: Don't Be Evil Unless…" on pages 308-315. Given its role of providing information to the world, should Google censor searches in China?

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Ethical and legal implications of the Volkswagen emissions scandal

Volkswagen knowingly used the software in its emission systems for its diesel cars sold in the U.S. which suppressed the emission readings to suit the requirements of the regulators in 2014-15. The company used these reduced emission readings to market and sell the car not only in the U.S.

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