Blog / Discussion

Select either Chapter 14 orChapter 15 to answer:

Chapter 14-

Discussion Case (pp 330-331) - “Citigroup Shareholders Say No on Pay.”  Please view the two support videos below and provide a one paragraph response to the following two (2) questions.  You do not have to respond to another post!

1.      Do you agree with the provision of the Dodd-Franck Act that mandates advisory shareholder votes on executive compensation?

2.      What are the main arguments for and against the proposed executive compensation package at Citigroup?

Support videos:

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business-jan-june12-citigroup_04-18/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpRsRGaC9cA

Chapter 15-

Discussion Case (pp 353-354) - “Big Fat Liability.”  Please view the support video below and provide a one paragraph response to the following two (2) questions.  You do not have to respond to another post!

1.      In your opinion, should the food and restaurant industry be held responsible for the rise of obesity, or not? 

2.      If you were a manager for a fast-food chain or food company, what actions would you take with respect to obesity.

 Support Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slwgXXVXM3I