1. Eshaan is a CEO and embezzled money from investors. Ali (an employee at his company) whistle blew and outed Eshaan to the public. Eshaan admitted to the scandal and paid the court-ordered fines, but claimed that the laws should be different so that things like this can't happen. What Social Responsibility Strategy did he take?
2. This approach to management began to introduce psychology and employee feedback for the first time in the workplace.
3. Eric is hired as the regional manager of sales for Staples Southern Ontario. What type of manager is Eric, and what level of manager is he in terms of 'Staples Canada'?
4. Raj is one of three shift supervisors at the local Cineplex.He works with a team of 12-15 employees, and is directly in charge of the outputs that his store produces.What type of manager is he?
5. Hannah owns an oil company which extracts oil from several areas in the middle east. One of her oil rigs exploded, devastating the local water sources and ecosystems in the area. She pays her fines, admits to the wrongdoing, and sets up a charity organization to aid those affected and clean up the region. What social responsibility strategy did she use?
6. Nisha is the general manager of the local Sportchek. She needs to know how to run the cash register, help people try on shoes, how to stock shelves, and how to recommend products. What type of skills are these?
7. Ken's company has been caught forging documents and laundering money. He denies all of the claims, and does absolutely nothing to rectify the situation. What social responsibility strategy did he take?
8. This approach to management believes that there is NO room for favoritism or nepotism in the workplace; managers are chosen SOLELY based on their competency and proving themselves, and thus we should all listen to what they have to say, because they know best.
9. Human resources is a department consisting of what type of managers?
10. Mason owns a rental property, and Harry is his tenant. Harry can't pay his rent, but if Mason kicks him out, Harry and his family will have nowhere to go. Mason decides to let Harry stay anyway, even though he is losing out on money that he was going to use to buy a new tv. What ethical lens did Mason handle this situation with?
11. This approach to management prioritizes productivity and efficiency above all else, and includes three different branches.
12. "Look, it's unfortunate that you don't enjoy working in this department, but my data shows that our company is most efficient and profitable when you work there". What approach to management is this?
13. Aaron has decided that he has found his calling: education. Aaron dedicates his life to working his way up the ladder of HDSB, eventually becoming WOSS's principal. What type of manager is he?
14. Sammy is the CEO of a company, but always has time for her employees; she checks in with them to make sure they're doing okay, gives great pep talks each morning, and always remembers to do something special on peoples' birthdays. What function of management is Sammy displaying?
15. Harrison is caught paying off local members of government to support his company and ease up on regulations. When found out, he responds by admitting his faults, apologizing, and sponsoring a local soccer team. What social responsibility strategy did Harrison use?
16. At the restaurant that she works at, Amy finds out that her friend, Afnan, is 'money skimming', meaning that he is pocketing some of the cash he receives without ringing in items. When asked about the situation by her manager, Amy tells her manager all about Afnan's habit and throws him under the bus, resulting in Afnan getting fired. What ethical lens did Amy use in this situation?
17. Sameera works for the local Kelsey's; she is in charge of all the day-to-day operations, as well as the revenue for her particular store. Sameera reports her earnings to her middle manager, and oversees the restaurant. What type of manager is she?
18. Recall the trolley problem: Arish has to make the decision whether or not to pull the lever, redirecting the trolley from hitting 5 people, to only hitting 1 person. Arish decides to pull the lever, making the decision to hit the individual instead of the 5 people on the track. What ethical lens did he use in this situation?
19. What level of management is Ms. Smith in terms of WOSS and how do you know this? (context: she is a teacher that teaches business)
20. Sharen manages a data management company. She always assures that she clearly delegates tasks to her employees, and makes sure that everyone in each department has all of the resources that they need to succeed. What function of management is Sharen displaying?