Question

a. What ETHICAL DILEMMAS might the CORONA CRISIS provoke for apple?

b. How could the CORONA CRISIS be an OPPORTUNITY for making this business MORE ETHICAL?

Answer 1

1. The ethical dilemmas that Corona may provoke for apple:

A. To show correct picture of quarterly results which includes revenues, profits, sales etc. Certainly the demand in the last quarter has declined but will that be shown?

B. Layoffs: will the company have the capacity to absorb the pressure and not fire people due to losses?

C. Working conditions: will the conditions be apt for the employees?

D. Salaries: will timely salaries of employees be given?

2. The crisis could be an opportunity by the following:

A. Donations to the needy: according to CSR( corporate social responsibility) , donations should be made for this crisis. They can provide the same

B. Proper crediting of salaries to employees account and avoid layoffs.

C. Follow govt rules to contain the virus. Allow people to work from home

D. Slow down the production to accommodate the crisis adversaries

E. Do not make hostile takeovers at this time by acquisition of companies.