Read the case study and book excerpt provided below, view the associated video posted on Moodle, and complete the preparation worksheet (also provided below). Post your worksheet to the assignment por

BUS500 Principled Leadership & Ethics

Case Study #2 Preparation

R. W. Beckett Corporation: Corporate Culture

The objective of case study work in the WJU MBA program is to provide students in the cohort an opportunity to explore leadership concepts in depth and to apply what they learn to specific scenarios they might face as their careers evolve. Therefore, students are expected to integrate materials covered in the course in preparation for the cohort discussion of the scenario.

Read the CBAR case study (R. W. Beckett Corporation: Corporate Culture), view the John Beckett video, and read the excerpt from Beckett’s book posted on Moodle, then answer the following questions (the text boxes will expand as you type in your responses). You should focus on leadership characteristics, especially as they relate to ethics and organizational culture. Post your completed document to the appropriate Moodle portal prior to the due date and time. Please bring a copy of your document to class on the due date to be use for our in-class discussion.

Identify the primary ethical considerations presented in this case. Reconcile faith-based aspects of Beckett’s corporate culture with the American concept of profit maximization. Can a company accomplish both objectives fully?

The corporate value statement for R. W. Beckett Corporation is built on a platform of three core values: integrity, excellence, and profound respect for the individual. The statement of values for Enron Corporation highlighted four areas: communication, respect, integrity, and excellence. The value statements for the two companies are almost exactly alike. How do you think Kevin would differentiate between the reported values of Beckett Corporation and Enron Corporation?

Sometimes U.S. companies are criticized for “Westernizing” developing countries as they expand globally. Furthermore, the U.S. regulatory environment has made adherence to scriptural precepts in domestic business management more difficult. How might these situations apply to R. W. Beckett Corporation?

A large percentage of family businesses do not survive the third generation. What role might corporate culture, or the lack thereof, have on the success of a family business? As you think about this question, explore other companies that have faith-based cultures (Hobby Lobby, Chick-fil-A, ServiceMaster, Curves, Interstate Batteries, etc.)