Imagine a scenario where we are supervising outbound logistics for our U. S.-based organization in a third-world country. We are assigned to a contracted factory co-owned by the local government and a local entrepreneurial family. The factory's operations appear very profitable. We continue to be bothered by what seems to be unequal treatment of one ethnic group working at the factory. Our informal investigation into the situation indicates that the ethnic group in question is part of a local indigenous tribe where members are increasingly moving into the local village where the factory is located in order to earn money as their tradition of living off the land is increasingly difficult due to drought. Using a more formal approach, how might we proceed with making or recommending an ethical decision.

Suppose that a firm is considering moving from a batch process to an assembly-line process to better meet evolving market needs. what concerns might the following functions have about this proposed process change: marketing, finance, human resources, accounting, and information systems?

University hero is considering expanding operations beyond its healthy sandwiches. jim axelrod, vice president of marketing, would like to add a line of smoothies with a similar health emphasis. each smoothie would include two free health supplements such as vitamins, antioxidants, and protein. jim believes smoothie sales should fill the slow mid-afternoon period. adding the line of smoothies would require purchasing additional freezer space, machinery, and equipment. jim provides the following projections of net sales, net income, and average total assets in support of his proposal. sandwichesonly sandwiches and smoothies net sales $ 750,000 $ 1,350,000 net income 120,000 210,000 average total assets 350,000 750,000 return on assetschoose numerator ÷ choose denominator = return on assets÷ = return on assets÷ = profit margin÷ = profit margin÷ = asset turnover÷ = asset turnover÷ = times

Dan wants to start a supermarket in his hometown, and wants to get into the business only after finding out about the market and how successful his business might be. the best way for dan to gain knowledge is to: