1. Toshiba over states profits
‘On Tuesday, in defiance of that image, the chief executive and two of his predecessors resigned, along with several lesser executives' (New York Times, 2015). Discuss role of the stakeholders, decision making and ethical approach of the Toshiba executives in resigning.
https://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/22/business/international/toshiba-chief-and-7-others-resign-in-accountingscandal.html?ref=international
2. Greek Prime Minister negotiations with EU
Recently the Greek Prime Minister urged the Greek people to vote ‘No' to the EU "austerity plan" - refer
https://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/e82e0256-1fcb-11e5-ab0f-6bb9974f25d0.html#axzz3gZS5upKO.
However, less than two weeks later the Prime Minister accepted the EU proposal for a range of conditions which were harsher than the original conditions - refer https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/economics/11735609/Greece-news-liveCrucified-Tsipras-capitulates-to-draconian-measures-after-17-hours-of-late-night-talks.html
Identify and define the six primary stakeholders, the decision making process of Prime Minister Tsipras and his ethical approach(s).
3. Donald Trump attacks Senator John McCain
Donald Trump has nominated as a candidate for the US Presidential campaign in 2016. Most recently, Donald Trump has made assertions about Senator John McCain. Analyse and evaluate the actions of Donald Trump using stakeholder theory, personality and ethics.
https://www.smh.com.au/world/us-election/jackass-donald-trump-reads-out-lindsey-grahams-phone-numberafter-spat-over-john-mccain-20150721-gihlq8.html
4. Bulgarian fence line
Historically, Bulgaria had a fence line with Turkey to keep its people within the borders, now there is a fence to keep illegal immigrants out. Identify the stakeholders in this situation, their respective typology and the ethical approach of the Bulgarian government.
https://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/06/world/europe/bulgaria-puts-up-a-new-wall-but-this-one-keeps-peopleout.html
5. Akio Toyoda apology
In 2010, following a large number of accidents and the recall of more than 8.5 million cars, Akio Toyoda apologised. Analyse the decision making process, the role of stakeholders and the ethical approach taken by Toyoda in undertaking the apology.
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2010/feb/23/toyota-president-toyoda-apologises-congress
6. Ashley Maddison website
Hackers have recently attacked and collected all of the data listed on the websites AshleyMadison.com and EstablishedMen.com. The hackers are threatening to release the information on the web and thus exposing of the subscribers. Discuss the various ethical positions that three stakeholders could assume regarding these
actions.
https://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/consumer-security/the-biggest-mistake-ashley-madison-customers-made-
20150721-gihols.html
General Manager/CEO - group presentation selection only
You are the General Manager/CEO of a well-respected five star hotel which is highly profitable and respected by the industry. A key part of the success has been your reputation for maximising the contribution of each executive staff member and maintaining stability within the team. Recently, your previously highest performing executive has been underperforming and causing disharmony within the executive team. Although you have counselled this person there has been no change in behaviour. You now have to make a decision which will major impacts on the hotel's and your reputation. Applying stakeholder theory, bounded rationality and ethics discuss your decision making process.