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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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The impact of socially responsible funds on Russian companies

In 1989, the Cold War came to an end with the fall of the Soviet Union. The dominant power in its hemisphere was reduced considerably in its economic sway, with the bulk of its extra-territorial holdings being disseminated into the world's population as independent, democratic nation-states.

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Ethical issues in multinational corporations and workplace stress

Over the last several decades, globalization has been highlighting a host of ethical issues that a wide variety of multinational corporations (MNCs) are facing.

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Alan Mulally's transformational leadership approach at Ford Motor Company

Management theorists of the early 20th century envisioned leadership as a role that involved driving an organization to a set of desired results. This was done through specific means. Frederick Taylor viewed leadership as focused on goal setting and motivating.

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Long-term corporate strategy versus short-term shareholder wealth maximization

What other goals might a firm have, and are they congruent with the goal of maximizing share price?

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Ethical issues in outsourcing manufacturing to developing nations

Examples are the Food and Drug Administration, Environmental Protection Agency and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. They can fine, sanction, force to close or even prosecute individuals, businesses or any private or public organizations, which violate federal regulations.

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Ford Pinto's defective gas tank and manufacturer responsibility

Could a rational customer have chosen to save $11 and risk the more dangerous gas tank? Would that have been similar to making air bags optional? What if Ford had told potential customers about its decision?

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Information technology workplace policies and employee privacy concerns

It is futile to state that we live in the era of technology -- this phenomenon is obvious and incontestable at all levels of the every day life.

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