Marjorie Benton

Business Ethics

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Before you answer the questions below, review the Discussion Board Forum – Thread Grading Rubric, Discussion Board Forum – Replies Grading Rubric, and the specific requirements of Discussion Board posts, including length, at least 3 scholarly sources (other than the textbook and course materials), current APA citations, and Biblical worldview integration.

Thread Prompt:

Rarely does one individual’s decision or action create an ethical crisis entirely by itself. More often, someone’s unethical or illegal idea is adopted by other members of the company, and the problem grows within the organization until it erupts in headlines, bad publicity, and sometimes criminal penalties. After the fact, the questions always arise: How did that happen? Did not anyone know it was going on? Why did not someone stop it?

Volkswagen found itself in just such a position when it was discovered that the software in the company’s diesel vehicles had been programmed to provide false data to regulators regarding the level of emissions produced by the cars. While the scandal was discovered in 2015, the company and the industry are still dealing with the repercussions (Boston, 2019).

In his article “Volkswagen: Where Were the Lawyers?” Lippe (2015) questions the role that several groups within the company played in the scandal, most notable, the company’s lawyers and engineers.

Review this situation from legal, ethical, and Biblical perspectives. Fully explain the following:

As an employee or a manager in either the legal office or the engineering department, how would you have prevented this incident?

As the CEO of the diesel division of Volkswagen, how would you have responded when the situation became public? How would this response prevent future incidents?

Boston, W. (2019, September 25). Volkswagen CEO faces charges from scandal. Wall Street Journal, A.1.

Lippe, P. (2015, October 13). Volkswagen: Where were the lawyers? ABA Journal. Retrieved from http://www.abajournal.com/legalrebels/article/volkswagen_where_were_the_lawyers/

Your thread must also be at least 1,000 words and follow the guidelines outlined in the Student Expectations.

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The major film theme is anti-war messages. The airplane design A6M “Zero” fighter target the military. Japan’s role in WWII was significant, and the audience reflects on the Hiroshima attack that left many dead and other long-term injuries (Broderick, Mick, and Robert Jacobs, pg 2). Miyazaki is an anti-war person, and the film includes antiwar details in the protagonist’s dream and aftermath experiences.  The author loves peace, environmental protection, and anti-war campaigns. Capron illustrates to Jiro how good airplanes are meant to carry people and not weapons. Failure in the military planes despite Jiro competencies illustrates efforts in aversion to war.

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Shrink-wrap agreements

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Question 1 o Prompt: Discuss how some shrink-wrap agreements are enforceable, while certain terms may not be enforceable.

Discussion Question 2 o Prompt: Review the case of Pan Handle Realty, LLC v. Olins on pages 151-152. Answer the “For Critical Analysis—Legal Environment Consideration” question: How did the objective theory of contracts affect the results in this case?

o Requirements: 250 words minimum for each questions

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The case of Pan Handle Realty, LLC v. Olins demonstrates just how delicate the contracting process is as numerous disputes may arise out of misunderstanding or the reluctance of a party to fulfill their end of the bargain (Pan Handle Realty, LLC v. Olins, 2013). The most demanding task that any court faces is determining the significance of actions taken by parties to the contract and whether there was a meeting of minds at any phase of the engagement. At this point, the objective theory of contracts comes into play as one of the tools that may be used to infer the existence of a contractual agreement. The objective theory of contracts is a legal principle adopted by American courts to determine a contract’s presence by assessing the legal significance of actions taken by the parties rather than trying to establish intention (Barnes, 2007). It examines whether a reasonable person would be entitled to perceive specific actions as establishing a contractual agreement between the parties involved.

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Illegal immigration

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We all believe many, many things to be ‘true.’ Why? What is the evidence that we employ when we conclude that:

Here is a typical business-related statement: ‘Off-shore manufacturing is less expensive than domestic manufacturing.’ More important than whether you believe this statement to be ‘true’ or ‘false’ are the reasons ‘why’ you believe it to be true or false. For this discussion answer the following two questions:

  1. Is this a true statement?
  2. Why do you think so?Remember, use concepts(in the files) from this week’s material to inform your comments.

you don’t have write too much. 200-400 words it’s enough.

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The statement that ‘off-shore manufacturing is less expensive than domestic manufacturing’ is true. I think that the statement is true because there is evidence. That is, many international corporations are willing to take their production processes abroad to reduce the cost of production. I trust this evidence because there is so much information about offshore manufacturing that satisfies most pyramid of evidence levels. Pyramid of evidence helps to determine whether evidence is credible by assessing the truth about the evidence through expert opinions, case studies, longitudinal studies, correlational studies, or systematic review levels (Boyd, 2020). In this case, studies have shown that offshoring is cheaper than local manufacturing. It is because locating a manufacturing plant in a foreign country where raw materials are would save company expenses by eliminating importation costs. A company may also save money by relocating a manufacturing plant in a country where labor is cheap.

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Illegal immigration

Marjorie Benton

Strategic technology planning and tactical technology planning

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Watch the Week Two video lecture on technology planning. Describe the major differences between strategic technology planning and tactical technology planning. Then discuss how both types of planning can positively impact an organization’s functional and secure infrastructure.

Click here to see the video lecture for this week entitled, Introduction to Networks:

https://wilmington-university-tutorial.teachable.com/courses/microsoft-office-tutorials4/lectures/17669972

Hi, you may need my login info to access the video. mjones074@my.wilmu.edu, 670Black2tlp!

please include the in-text citations and references; provide the url link to all journal articles you use as references. Use current (meaning within the past 2 years) scholarly journal articles as references and use APA 6th edition format. Thanks!

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The functional and secure infrastructure is the primary foundation for daily activities such as computers, software, and office platforms. Both tactical and strategic planning provide value by boosting the functionality and security business operations. Tactical technology planning positively impacts functional and secure infrastructure by identifying the employees’ core essentials to perform their daily routines (Wilmington University, 2020). It defines the key elements which will improve production efficiency. Tactical plans help to identify and meet the infrastructural needs of day to day activities. For example, the security of systems can be enhanced through daily monitoring by an Information Technology expert. Strategic planning technology will also improve the business’s functional aspect by identifying the appropriate staff members who will serve the organization in the long term. It will improve how tasks are conducted in the organization, which is directed towards the mission.

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Marjorie Benton

Standards of Value

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Write in depth on “Standards of Value,” as in Trugman Chapter 4

Please summaries and re-phrase the attached file

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The second standard of value is fair value, which presents different meanings in the business valuation field. In financial reporting, fair value refers to the price paid to transfer a liability or received to sell assets in a transaction between market participants at a stated date. This standard of value requires the entry price in the initial transaction to equal the exit price. Based on corporate governance principles, fair value should be determined based on the standard valuation techniques used in financial markets (Trugman, 2017). This definition suggests the eligibility of the interest in the property, and no discounts should be offered based on unique circumstances such as minority status. The difference between fair market value and fair value is that the former requires a willing buyer and seller who should not be compelled to act.

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Hofstede’s Model of National Culture and Project GLOBE

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As an international manager, your effectiveness can be greatly influenced by your understanding of cultural differences and their impact on staff. Hofstede’s Model of National Culture and Project GLOBE (pp. 583–585 in your textbook) details dimensions that help managers identify cultural differences within countries.

Write a one-page reflection paper about how this research has increased your understanding of different cultures and how you would use this understanding if managing staff who would be taking on expatriate assignments.

If outside sources are used, please adhere to APA style when creating citations and references for this assignment. APA formatting, however, is not necessary.

No, that’s all. I copied the information from the text onto the word document that I attached.

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In the guidelines, I would be strategic to consider using the right communication patterns to portray that the management values cultural diversity. For instance, I have learned that in countries that uphold the individualism, giving the individuals the freedom to express themselves would be helpful. In this case, this would enable the management to understand these individuals’ strengths and weaknesses, unlike people from the collectivist culture who do not uphold self-expression per se. With this understanding, I would not judge candidates from the collectivist culture harshly. Instead, I would ensure that the recruiting team comprehends the different communication patterns to eliminate barriers that promote conflicting ideologies.

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Marjorie Benton

International Trade Delivery Terms

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Describe and explain International Trade Delivery Terms.

List important terms and give explanations, discuss what needs special attention in international trade contract, especially in legal aspect.

The assignment should be around 1000-1200 words.

One thing needs to be reminded, the discussion of the legal issue with the contract only needs to write about 250 words. I mean that part of the question to be 250 words.

you can put that part at the end of the work, we mainly talk about the International Trade Delivery Terms.

The total words limitation is 1000-1200.

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Sellers can also use CFR, which means cost and freight (Kadlubska, 2016). When this term gets used, it indicates that for the seller to fulfill their obligations, they have to shoulder all the costs associated with transporting the goods from their premises, across the sea, until they arrive at the buyer’s port of destination. Even though the seller covers these costs, the buyer will assume this responsibility when any harm befalls the goods after crossing the ship’s rails at the port of shipment. Cost Insurance Freight is the sixth terminology used during international transport (Kadlubska, 2016). The obligations of the seller under a CIF contract are similar to those espoused under the CFR contract. The only difference is that the seller will have to acquire marine insurance to cover any loss or damage that might befall the goods during transportation. Although the seller pays the insurance premiums, they recover the money by including it in the invoice they send to the buyer as part of the goods’ purchase price.

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International business

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Explain and analyze the external factors on or of international business (e.g., political, legal, economics, culture, etc.) and how these may impact business.

Write 2 full pages of text, not including the cover page and references. Minimum of 3 references are required.

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The laws of a particular nation directly influence businesses. Every country has laws, and companies have to abide by those laws.  Nations that have laws that easily accept international goods and services from other regions make it easy for global businesses to operate on such tenets. Laws that are discriminatory in particular nations, such as lending agencies, wage rates affect the working policy of international business firms’ hence discouraging international business (Shaw, 2015). Better laws that encourage business in a particular country will give conducive room for global enterprises to flourish.

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Marjorie Benton

Self Reflective Paper-Self Disclosure

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Self Reflective Paper-Self Disclosure

A. Write a paper on something about yourself that your classmates

probably wouldn’t know. Your purpose is to write unified paragraphs in order to practice writing

and to help your classmates get to know you better.

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After I attain the next education milestone, I am planning to stick to my career until I retire. Therefore, I have made friends with people who are already working. These people guide me on what I am supposed to do to become a good future employee or leader. One of the advice I received was to be a good collaborator. That is why I usually keep good relations with my friends during group work to improve my skills in team working. Moreover, I am determined to study advanced courses in the future to increase my chances of being promoted. It is because I have seen many people succeeding in maintaining their careers by advancing their education.

In conclusion, there is no way that my classmates would know about my career plan. It is because I developed the plan on my own, and I am working on it without necessarily informing them about it. I am determined to pursue this goal without giving up. I have the self-confidence to keep moving because there are obstacles ahead for me to overcome. I know that no one could have guessed that I am focused on making the best of me for the sake of my future career.

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Corporate social responsibility

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Research your present or past company’s view on corporate social responsibility. If you do not currently work for a company, pick a company that supports corporate social responsibility. Are there programs or initiatives in place to contribute to the community in some way? Review and describe these programs, and comment on their effectiveness to the community and organization, the employees, and the company.

Your homework assignment must be at least two pages in length. Use at least one outside source to support your explanation. Your homework assignment should be formatted in accordance with APA style. All sources used must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations and be cited per APA guidelines.

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An example of a company that supports CSR is Wells Fargo Company, a multinational company that provides financial services. Wells Fargo Company embraces and understands that it is the company’s responsibility to create more sustainable and resilient communities. Helping communities and individuals to succeed financially stands to be the core purpose of the Wells Fargo Company. The company is committed to advance inclusion and diversity, address societal challenges, and create an economic opportunity to provide solutions that create stronger communities.  Wells Fargo Company understands that engagement at all company levels and leadership commitment is required for them to lead in corporate citizenship. Therefore, the company keeps on looking for ways that can help in addressing complex and long-term global challenges.

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