In my opinion, Monsanto does make an effort to maintain an ethical culture that responds effectively to their stakeholders. The term stakeholders may refer to a number of individuals to include consumers, employees, as well as those who are invested within the company. According to the case study, Monsanto has made efforts by creating a code of conduct and a pledge to uphold their stance regarding ethical conduct (Ferrell, Thorne & Ferrell, 2016). As with any company, these are steps that are normally taken in order to be compliant with various rules and regulations. They serve as official documents developed as documentation that the company upholds the highest level of integrity. The pledge created by Monsanto covers all basis to include
organism (GMO) seeds and other products. Overall Monsanto has tried to maintain a good ethical culture to their different stakeholders. Because even with all the issues the organization faced, the company has taken the blame and fixed it the best way possible. For example, when word got out about Monsanto dumping toxic waste into a creek they took all the blame and agreed that it wasn't right.
Despite all the ethical issues, Monsanto has publicly made a commitment to provide full fledged support to…
decades, their accomplishments, and the relevant methods, have not been free of criticism and controversy. In order to analyze Monsanto’s corporate environment, it is important to first explore their Strengths, Weaknesses,…
individual prevented the companies from fulfilling their ethical duties. In the case of Richard Fuld and Martin Shkreli, their individual ego blurred the ethical vision of their company and caused turmoil for both situations. In the case of Richard Fuld, his ego had caused damage to countless of people and the result of his ego is still affecting people to this day. In the other presentations such as Toyota and Olympus the pride of the Japanese culture prevented the correct thing being done. From both the…
environment. Monsanto cannot maintain an ethical culture due to them not being able to respond to numerous stakeholders.
Monsanto has not come forward about the negative effects that their products have on the people and animals that ingest their products. The company has purposely kept quiet about the risks that are involved with the usage of their products but have always been sure to publicize the benefits of their products. This has slowly ruined the Monsanto’s reputation, making difficult for stakeholders…
This paper about Monsanto Corporations Business Ethics
Thesis Statement
I will outline some of the ethical issues Monsanto Corporation has faced, I will focus on the predatory litigation of farmers that have been contaminated by Monsanto’s Genetically Modified seed and then sued for using that seed to plant subsequent crops. I will provide examples and citations of what I feel are unethical practices and cases involving Monsanto.
Introduction
“The Justice Department is investigating whether…
biotechnology. Their past history has generated a consensus on the possibility of how biotechnology might affect the environment and peoples’ health (Ferrell 302). In order to look at stakeholder’s interest we must look at whether Monsanto maintain an ethical culture that effectively responds to various stakeholders; we must compare the benefits of growing GM seeds for crops with the potential negative consequences of using them; and how should Monsanto manage the potential harm to plant and animal life from…
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Outline
Abstract by Brenda Brown and Tony Balch 3
Thesis Statement and Summary by Kelly Baker and Brenda Brown 4
GMO Technology by Vanessa Brogsdale 5
I. What are GMO’S?
II. Scientific Techniques and Experiments
History of GMO by Vanessa Brogsdale 12
I. Biotechnology Timeline
II. Advantages and Disadvantages
Political and Legal Issues by Brenda Brown…
