Questions from Business Ethics


Q: Do you think that the closure of The News of The World

Do you think that the closure of The News of The World represents an appropriate resolution of this scandal? Why or why not?

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Q: What actions could SocGen have taken to prevent such large losses?

What actions could SocGen have taken to prevent such large losses?

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Q: Identify three examples of poor corporate governance in this case.

Identify three examples of poor corporate governance in this case.

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Q: Why do you think Bill Ackman has remained so supportive of Valeant

Why do you think Bill Ackman has remained so supportive of Valeant?

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Q: Critics have described the Valeant board of directors as weak. Is

Critics have described the Valeant board of directors as weak. Is that a fair assessment? Why or why not?

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Q: Is the release of negative research information by a company that is

Is the release of negative research information by a company that is actively shorting the shares of that company an unethical business practice? Why or why not?

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Q: Does the fact that Citron Research was proven right in its accusations

Does the fact that Citron Research was proven right in its accusations about Valeant validate its short-selling tactics?

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Q: Does PwC bear some responsibility here? Why or why not?

Does PwC bear some responsibility here? Why or why not?

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Q: What else should Tesco do to restore investor confidence in their business

What else should Tesco do to restore investor confidence in their business ethics?

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Q: What is the right thing to do here?

What is the right thing to do here?

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