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Ethical dilemmas HR professionals face in organizational practice

The article introduces readers to the concept of "Organizational Apologies by BP as a remedy to its role in the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill and the management of its employees. Ethical behaviors remain matters of interests within and outside organizations (O'Connor, 2011).

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How leadership and corporate culture destroyed Enron

This paper discusses the case of Enron in the light of how leadership and organizational behavior impact culture, and how culture in turn impacts employee attitudes.

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Consumer affordability challenges in Fair Trade adoption

Peer Discussion Like many people, I have purchased Fair Trade coffee at Starbucks, and also clothing that advertises itself as Fair Trade. Fair Trade purchases do make consumers feel better about the sourcing of goods like coffee and textiles which may be of problematic origin.

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Developing global mindset and cultural competency in global leaders

Any organizational success in the present globalized economy relies heavily on leadership. Leaders of organizations of all sizes and types must deal with global economic realities (Mendenhall et al., 2013, missing page number).

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Texaco and Chevron's ethical dilemma in apartheid South Africa

The case study involves two U.S. corporations, Texaco and Standard Oil (now Chevron), who operated an oil refinery in South Africa called the Caltex plant.

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Fair and ethical trade marketing through affinity relationships

In a study by Low and Davenport, the authors examined the topic of fair and ethical trade marketing through exploratory research (2009). The authors have identified a problem in the marketing of fair and ethical trade in that it is aimed at converting one consumer at a time.

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How corporations can establish effective compliance policies using federal sentencing guidelines

Over the last several years, the issue of corporate compliance has been increasingly brought to the forefront. Part of the reason for this, is because a number of high profile scandals have occurred, highlighting the need for increased corporate compliance.

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Corruption trends in Denmark, New Zealand, Myanmar, and Somalia

Over the last several years, the issue of corruption has been increasingly brought to the forefront. Part of the reason for this, is because the downfall of the Soviet Union and the focus on globalization would highlight this persistent problem that was occurring.

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Whistleblowing in corporate culture: Kim Emigh and WorldCom

Whistle blowing refers to denunciation of fraud or wrongdoing in a company by the company's employee.

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The Howard Hughes Medical Institute's approach to nonprofit management and organizational success

The purpose of this project is to determine how the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) is addressing the underlying challenges facing all non-profits. As the organization, has become successful in supporting various biomedical research initiatives and programs.

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