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Drinking in the Workplace

Authors: Pritchard, Michael S.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: Branch, Inc. has been losing ground to its competitors in recent years. Concerned that substance abuse may be responsible for much of Branch's decline, the company has just adopted a policy that imposes sanctions on those employees ...
Year: 1992
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/cms/12515.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-09-10 16:14

Tokenism and Promotion

Authors: Pritchard, Michael S.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: On the face of it, Darnell, Inc. has a strong commitment to affirmative action. Five years ago less than 1% of its professional and managerial staff were women. Now 8% are women. However, few of the women are in senior positions. Pa...
Year: 1992
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/cms/12526.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-09-11 10:25

Bringing in the First Woman or Sunnyvale

Authors: Pritchard, Michael S.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: Jim Grimaldi, projects manager in the Sunnyvale division of Universal Corporation, has just learned that in two weeks the headquarters in Los Angeles will be sending him a project engineer, Joan Dreer. Her job will be to supervise s...
Year: 1992
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/cms/12531.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-09-11 10:56

JuicyCampus

Authors: Esecson, Austin ; Closter, Gordon ; Norman, Wayne ; Born, Andrew
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: Discusses the interactive website, JuicyCampus.com, which solicited user-generated anonymous gossip from college students across the country. Includes discussion questions. ...
Year: 2008
URL: http://www.duke.edu/web/kenanethics/CaseStudies/JuicyCampus.pdf

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-23 12:47

CyberU: The Accreditation of Jones International University

Authors: Ogden, Joslyn
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: Examines how the accreditation of the first completely online university served as a catalyst for bringing into the public sphere conversations about the definition and purpose of higher education, the way new technologies affect h...
Year: 2009
URL: http://www.duke.edu/web/kenanethics/CaseStudies/CyberU.pdf

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-23 13:52

The Case of Green Gardens

Authors: Hanson, Kirk O. ; Baker, Gregory A.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: The case describes the 2006 E. coli outbreak in the California spinach industry. The case unfolds over a period of about one month, with four separate eventful days described in detail. At the end of the narrative for each day, the ...
Year: 2009
URL: http://www.scu.edu/ethics/practicing/focusareas/business/e-coli-outbreak.pdf

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-29 10:07

WorldCom Case Study Update 2006

Authors: Calkins, Martin ; Romar, Edward J.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A description of the events between the declaration of bankruptcy by WoldCom and its acquisition by Verizon....
Year: 2006
URL: http://www.scu.edu/ethics/dialogue/candc/cases/worldcom-update.html

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-29 11:18

Worldcom

Authors: Moberg, Dennis J. ; Romar, Edward
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: What went wrong at WorldComm? Sweetheart loans to executives and a growth-through-acquisitions strategy are suggested as contributors to this business scandal. Includes discussion questions....
Year: 2003
URL: http://www.scu.edu/ethics/dialogue/candc/cases/worldcom.html

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-29 11:36

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Authors: Locattelli, Paul ; Panetta, Leon
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: In desperate need of a tax break for his company, a CEO contemplates a questionable campaign contribution. Includes expert commentary....
Year: 1999
URL: http://www.scu.edu/ethics/dialogue/candc/cases/mrsmith.html

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-29 13:54

The Case of Due Diligence

Authors: Shanks, Thomas, S. J.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: How ethics can guide the conduct of a brokerage firm rewarding sales representatives with trips for the sale of a particular fund....
Year: 1998
URL: http://www.scu.edu/ethics/dialogue/candc/cases/diligence.html

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-29 14:10

The Case of the Underwater Options

Authors: Schulman, Miriam
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: An acquisition raises questions about fairness and an employee's right to know in this fictionalized case about a biotech start-up. ...
Year: 2001
URL: http://www.scu.edu/ethics/dialogue/candc/cases/underwater.html

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-29 13:10

The Sole Remaining Supplier

Authors: Shanks, Thomas, S. J.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: What are the ethical questions involved when a company is the only supplier of a high-risk, life-saving product?...
Year: 1996
URL: http://www.scu.edu/ethics/dialogue/candc/cases/supplier.html

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-29 14:24

The Performance Appraisal

Authors: Shanks, Thomas, S. J.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: How much should age and longevity with the company count in making lay-off decisions?...
Year: 1997
URL: http://www.scu.edu/ethics/dialogue/candc/cases/performance.html

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-29 14:28

The Case of the Plant Relocation

Authors: Musalo, Karen
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: Your company can make more money for shareholders by relocating plants to a country with low costs and fewer regulations....
Year: 1996
URL: http://www.scu.edu/ethics/dialogue/candc/cases/relocation.html

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-29 14:32

Controversial Radio Advertising

Authors: Silliman, Jessica
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: An intern with a large radio corporation is asked to sell advertising time to businesses whose target customers do not match the audience of the radio station. She also disagrees with many other aspects of the company's questionable...
Year: 2007
URL: http://www.scu.edu/ethics/dialogue/candc/cases/controversial-advertising.html

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-11-03 10:59

A Right or a Wrong Way to Sell?

Authors: Silliman, Jessica
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: When hired as a contract sales representative for a company that sells high-end furniture to large companies, Ilene thinks that she will follow the strict chain-of custody that is common within contract sales. This is a custom in bu...
Year: 2007
URL: http://www.scu.edu/ethics/dialogue/candc/cases/rightway.html

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-11-03 11:37

Balancing Nonprofit Interests

Authors: Silliman, Jessica
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: An employee of a local non-profit organization working on HIV/AIDS is faced with the problem of helping to decide what area the organization should focus its efforts on, prevention or treatment. Because of lack of funds, the non-pr...
Year: 2007
URL: http://www.scu.edu/ethics/dialogue/candc/cases/nonprofit-interests.html

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-11-03 12:04

Deceitful Spammer or Marketing Genius ?

Authors: Silliman, Jessica
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A recently hired marketing representative in charge of email advertisements is told by her boss to begin send out advertisements under a fake email address. Is impersonation a viable marketing approach?...
Year: 2007
URL: http://www.scu.edu/ethics/dialogue/candc/cases/deceitful-spammer.html

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-11-03 12:29

Client Obligations and Handling Your Boss

Authors: Silliman, Jessica
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: An employee of a consulting firm sends an unfinished, draft email to her boss, who forwards it on to a long-time client of the firm when pressed for time. When the client complains that the email does not answer all of her question...
Year: 2007

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-11-03 12:37

Agressive Sales Quotas or Unfair Business Practice?

Authors: Silliman, Jessica
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A new employee in a company selling advertising packages convinces his company to chose customer service over selling inflated advertising packages to small businesses....
Year: 2007
URL: http://www.scu.edu/ethics/dialogue/candc/cases/aggressive-sales.html

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-11-03 11:45

Trust During the Dot-com Boom

Authors: Silliman, Jessica
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: An employee is lured into joining an unstable dot-com startup company due to assurances she received during the hiring process. When the company suddenly goes under, the employee feels as if she was hired under false pretenses. ...
Year: 2007
URL: http://www.scu.edu/ethics/dialogue/candc/cases/dot-com-boom.html

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-11-03 12:52

Pharmaceutical Decisions in Response to Epidemics: A Case Study

Authors: Armitage, Bob ; Reid, J. Leighton ; Randall, Vernellia ; Meyer, Michael ; Bachman, Sarah ; Hanson, Kirk O.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: As an epidemic spreads through a fictitious country in the developing world, various stakeholders debate the responsibility of a drug company with the patent on a life-saving treatment. This video presentation, from the Ethics Cente...
Year: 2003
URL: http://www.scu.edu/ethics/dialogue/candc/cases/pharmaceuticals-and-epidemics.html

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-11-10 11:31

Home Run or Foul Ball

Authors: Nadler, Judy
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: The city manger of the city of Trinity is a huge supporter of youth baseball and presses the city council to award the contract to manage the project and build the facility to the local non-profit group "Friends of Youth Baseball" o...
Year: 2001
URL: http://www.scu.edu/ethics/dialogue/candc/cases/city-contracts.html

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-11-10 12:15

The Case of the Big Box Retailer

Authors: Nadler, Judy
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A revenue shortfall causes a city council to consider the tax benefits from a big-box retailer versus the potential harm to established small businesses....
Year: 2004
URL: http://www.scu.edu/ethics/dialogue/candc/cases/economic_development.html

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-11-10 16:00

The Mayor and the Manager

Authors: Nadler, Judy
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A case exploring the proper relationship between city councilmembers and city staff. When a member of the city council begins soliciting information about future plans for development for the city from city staff, and buying propert...
Year: 2004
URL: http://www.scu.edu/ethics/dialogue/candc/cases/limitations_office.html

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-11-10 16:16