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Fuller's dilemma: corporate responsibility and product misuse

The company in the case manufactures a product (an adhesive glue) that can also be used illicitly as a recreational drug ingested by sniffing and inhaling its fumes.

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Howard Bowen and Bertrand Carroll on corporate social responsibility

Howard R. Bowen was the founder of the concept of corporate social responsibility. In his book "Social Responsibility of the Businessman," Bowen argued that business was a major force that touched the lives of numerous individuals.

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The evolution of corporate social responsibility and labor cost theory

Explain. To be able to estimate the cost of projects that is to come up in future is crucial for the continuance of any business.

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Ethical and legal dilemmas in Jextra's Malaysian expansion into Klang

Jextra stores in Malaysia is a large Asia retailer based in Hong Kong and owned by SIM Lim Holdings, which is a large publicly traded industrial group.

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Sears Auto Center's shift to commission-based compensation and fraud

When the Sears Auto Center changed its compensation policies for auto center employees in 1991, it didn't expect to become embroiled in lawsuit and scandal over predatory practices.

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Five Guys Burgers and Fries: philosophy and quality commitment

Five Guys Burgers and Fries has emerged as a brand that is renowned for its ability not to be considered as a fast food chain since customers are getting quality food at any time and in any location.

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Corporate espionage and intellectual property protection in modern organizations

Corporate espionage is an illegal activity though it is on rise in industrial settings. Organizations consider it as one of the techniques to increase their market share and beat the competitor. Various laws have been approved to combat these practices on domestic and international levels.

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Lee Iacocca's trait leadership and the failure of integrity at Ford

According to Peter Northouse's book, trait leadership focuses on identifying several qualities: intelligence, self-confidence, determination, integrity and sociability.

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Corporate social responsibility: Friedman's profit maximization versus stakeholder approaches

Social responsibility is subject of considerable debate. For not-for-profit organizations, their responsibility is defined by their mandate. Their donors set this mandate, or at least they accept it.

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Apple Ratio and SWOT Analysis: Financial Performance Review

An analysis of Apple's liquidity, profitability, debt, and market ratios compared to industry averages, plus a SWOT analysis and ethics review.

Finance

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