The ethical framework of IBM is being analyzed, with an end result of giving out ideas to the Board of Directors for future reference in enhancing the corporate governance culture (IBM Policies, n. d.; Corporate Governance Guidelines, n. d.).
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Social Equity Concerning Women and Minorities
- IBM's Ethical Management Theories Compared to Fortune 500 Ethical Breaches
- IBM and Globalization
- Strategic Planning and Business Decisions at IBM
- The City of Dubuque, Iowa's Water-Waste Reduction Plan: A Case Study
- SWOT Analysis
- Results of SWOT Analysis
- The Ethical Conduct of IBM vs. Governance Breakdowns/Scandals of Other Organizations
- Recommendations to Improve Ethical Conduct at IBM
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper explores the ethical conduct of IBM, examining its commitment to social equity, particularly for women and minorities, and analyzing its ethical management practices in the context of broader ethical lapses within Fortune 500 companies. The paper investigates the impact of globalization on IBM's operations and strategies, specifically through a case study of the City of Dubuque's water-waste reduction plan.- Ethical Conduct in Organizations
- Social Equity and Diversity
- Ethical Management Theories
- Globalization and Business Practices
- Case Study of Ethical Decision-Making
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The paper begins by examining the ethical conduct of IBM and its commitment to workforce diversity, particularly focusing on the representation of women and minorities. It draws upon the company's policies and the historical context of affirmative action and female participation in the workforce. The second chapter dives into IBM's ethical management theories and contrasts them with ethical breaches that have occurred within Fortune 500 companies. It analyzes the "Yeehaw Culture" and its seven contributing factors that have led to ethical collapses within organizations. The third chapter explores IBM's involvement with globalization through a case study of the City of Dubuque's water-waste reduction plan, exploring IBM's strategic planning and decision-making processes in the context of a global initiative. This section analyzes the SWOT analysis conducted in relation to the case study, highlighting its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Finally, the paper concludes by examining the ethical conduct of IBM in the context of governance breakdowns and scandals within other organizations, offering recommendations to improve ethical conduct within IBM.Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key terms in this work are: ethical conduct, workforce diversity, social equity, women and minorities, IBM, Fortune 500, globalization, strategic planning, business decisions, case study, SWOT analysis, governance, and organizational scandals. This research focuses on understanding ethical principles and practices in large multinational corporations, particularly concerning social equity, diversity, and the challenges of globalization.
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- Jennifer Snelling (Author), 2012, Investigation of the Ethical Conduct at IBM, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/194780
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