Monday, December 17, 2007

Unit Two Project

Okay, I know projects aren't your favorite thing, but this should interest you at least a little. Think about a company that interests you. Try to have several brainstormed in advance so you have a selection in case one doesn't pan out. We are going to be digging up the dirt on one of your businesses!

We have discussed unethical behaviors in the workplace. A short (but incomplete) list includes:

Personal behaviors:

lying to coworkers or customers
logging in inaccurate time/hours
giving away free or discounted products without permission
taking bribes to give more work

Company-wide:

stealing money from investors
lying about how much money they make
using sweatshops for cheap labor
not providing safe work environments
using animal products without providing safe, humane treatment
insider trading (selling stock with illegal information about its future)
ignoring government regulations on environmental protection

Use this list along with the web site http://www.forbes.com/2002/07/25/accountingtracker.html for ideas. Check out the requirements under "important documents"

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