"IBM and Google" Please respond to the following:

• From the case study, explain whether or not you agree with IBMs cost-reduction decisions regarding both the pension plan overtime for employees and the acquisition of a competitor to protect IBMs competitive position in the mainframe business. Examine how IBMs actions contradict its value statement.
• Support or critique Googles actions, as identified in the situations within the case study. Discuss the impact of Googles actions on its reputation as an ethical and socially responsible firm.