Discussions- International Finance
Listen to the narrated PowerPoint for the Chapter 4 Mini-Case: Volkswagen's Defeat Devices and Stakeholder Control. This case discusses the events concerning Volkswagen's scandal concerning its diesel engine emission control systems and the actions of Volkswagen's stakeholders.
Provide at least 1 (one) well- written and well-reasoned answer to the following discussion questions
Discussion Questions:
1. Why did Volkswagen's leadership decide to use defeat devices?
2. Who controls the strategic and operating decisions at VW?
3. Describe the various stakeholders and their individual interests in VW. Whose interest dominated in the decision to pursue the defeat device strategy?
4. How did VW react to the discovery of its deceit? Do you think this was the proper crisis management response? What would you recommend that they do differently-next time?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.