1. Are individual states allowed to have laws protecting LGBTQ applicant or employee rights? Select one:
a. Yes, but it is not really necessary because federal law already protects them
b. No, because it would violate federal law, which prohibits it
c. Yes, some states extend this protection because there is no law at the federal level
d. No, because the Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges now protects these rights.
1. The unwelcome touching, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature from a supervisor, coworker, client, or customer is known as ________. Select one:
a. sexual harassment
b. gender discrimination
c. racial discrimination
d. same-sex harassment
1. In correct order, the stakeholder management steps adapted from the approach of the MITRE consulting firm are to ________. Select one:
a. build trust, identify stakeholders, prioritize claims, visualize changes, and perform triage
b. build trust, identify stakeholders, gather and analyze data, present results, make changes, and prepare a communication strategy
c. identify stakeholders, gather and analyze data, make changes, and present results
d. build trust, identify stakeholders, gather and analyze data, present findings to management, and communicate key messages to stakeholders conveying the company’s appreciation of them
1. Going to an official government agency and disclosing an employer’s violation of the law is ________. Select one:
a. insider trading
b. whistle-blowing
c. free speech expression
d. tattle telling
1. For its part, a business operates within at least how many cultures? Select one:
a. one
b. two
c. three
d. none
1. Values of Protestant Christianity were often used to justify ________. Select one:
a. mercantilism
b. business success during the Industrial Revolution
c. secular humanism
1. According to Confucius, the hope for reform of Chinese society was a centralized planning system. Select one:
a. True
b. False
1. According to Milton Friedman, a company’s social responsibility consists solely of bettering the welfare of society. Select one:
a. False
b. True
Do you believe Unilever sponsors the Shakti program to help women, to boost its own profits, or both? Explain your answer.
In recent years, the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) has gained more attention, and companies are expected to not only focus on maximizing profits but also contribute to the well-being of society. Unilever, a Dutch-British multinational company, has taken an innovative approach to CSR through its “Project Shakti” initiative in India. This program aims to empower rural women by providing them with the opportunity to become micro-entrepreneurs and earn a living for themselves and their families (Byars, 2018). This essay will examine the motives behind Unilever’s sponsorship of the Shakti program, its sustainability, and the potential for replication in other areas.
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What points support the job-sharing plan? How would it benefit the company? The employees?
Introduction
In today’s competitive business environment, companies are constantly seeking ways to reduce costs and increase profitability. One strategy that has gained popularity in recent years is the implementation of job-sharing positions. This is especially true in times of high unemployment, where employers have the upper hand in the job market. However, the decision to split full-time positions into part-time jobs without benefits can have significant consequences for both the company and its employees. In this paper, we will examine the case of a department head in a clothing manufacturing firm who is faced with the challenge of convincing her manager to abandon a job-sharing plan. We will explore the potential benefits and drawbacks of this strategy, as well as its implications for employment discrimination. Ultimately, we will consider whether creating job-sharing positions is the right thing for the company, its customers, and its employees in this situation.
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