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Ford Motor Company (Ford, 2015) has been a leader in diversity, both racially and ethnically, both many years. Diversity exists at every level of the company and is highly endorsed by their senior executive leaders. What is interesting is that Ford uses ‘celebration’ as a way of describing their workforce. They are known for taking pride and top-notch horizontal and vertical communications. Fostering a collaborative workforce and workplace is culture at Ford. Diversity is utilized to…

The Walt Disney Company has been constantly expanding since its founding in 1923, and thanks to a recent acquisition of Lucas Film Ltd from George Lucas, future prospects for Disney look very good. Disney now plans on releasing a new trilogy of Star Wars films that will be produced every three to four years starting with “Episode 7” December 2015. These movies will likely spark a new flame in the interests and demands for Star Wars related products, which is already a very large market.…

There are many different types of business to consider when an individual starts their own business. The three main types are a Sole Proprietorship, Corporation and a Limited Liability Company. There are also many areas of business that an individual could pursue. Personally, if I could open my dream business it would be an equine (horse) boarding business ran by my husband and I. This business would involve the boarding of horses for extended periods, giving them quality care while their…

Chapter 1.0 Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC) Chapter 1.1: Introduction CTC is the only legal cigarette manufacturing company in Sri Lanka. Cigarettes are the most popular form of tobacco in the country. Most smokers in Sri Lanka smoke a handmade cigarette called beedi, often in addition to cigarettes. About 60% of smokers are estimated to purchase single stick cigarettes. The Sri Lankan cigarette market is on a decline, with the pace of decline escalating because of the implementation of the…

Michigan to the third floor of the Buick factory building. The Buick Motor Co. incorporates in September of 1908 but the Champion Ignition Co. is up and producing spark plugs before Buick is incorporated. Being tightly aligned with a successful motor company gives Champion a solid market for his spark plugs. As time passes, Albert's relationship with the automobile industry and General Motors becomes solidified. All is smooth except for his penchant for women. When he is accused of trying…

Burge scandal, and other current ethical scandals where organizational leaders and/or work groups made bad decisions. Explain whether or not the elements of Bandura’s moral neutralization were present (p. 97). The Ford Pinto case involved Ford Motor Company placing gas tanks behind the rear axle which would cause the tank to puncture when impacted in the rear at twenty miles per hour Ladenson, 1996). Ford decided…

General Motors Company was founded in Flint, Michigan in the year 1919. It was a normal city and it thrived. The city relied on the auto industry so much and when the factories started closing in 1985, everything started going downhill. Many of the citizens of Flint were laid off from their jobs in the factory. Eventually, people started getting evicted from their homes and doing strange things to get money. In, Roger and Me, there were people selling their plasma to get a little extra cash and…

The New Belgium Brewing Company was founded in 1991 by Jeff Lebesch and his wife Kim Jordan. (Ferrell & Hartline, 2011) They started brewing craft beer in their basement and sharing with friends in their Colorado home. The company quickly grew and moved into a custom building in 1995. (Ferrell & Hartline, 2011) In the early days, the company’s main method of marketing was word of mouth from happy or satisfied customers. (Ferrell & Hartline, 2011) The company as of December 2013 had 456…

Vermont Teddy Bear Company (VTBC) is a privately owned company founded in 1981 by John Sorinto. Mr. Sorinto begin his successful business by selling and delivering hand sewn bears or BearGrams out of a pushcart in the streets of Burlington, Vermont. Since that time, the company's focus has been to design, manufacture, and direct market the best teddy bears made in America using quality American materials and labor. Vermont Teddy Bear Company expanded its product base to include a BearGrams…

values of the New Belgium Brewing Company include quality, responsibility, and the concern for society. This company is committed to producing world class beers while minimizing resource consumption, maximizing energy efficiency and focusing on recycling. New Belgium Brewing maximizes their sustainability through their conservation of water, efficient company installations, recycling of production materials, and their many uses of philanthropy. New Belgium Brewing Company is highly valued by…