Bus 220: Business Ethics

Discover the unique role of contra revenue accounts in accounting, emphasizing their debit balance nature and their use in adjusting gross revenue. Explore examples like sales discounts, returns, and allowances to grasp their impact on a company's reported income.

Explore the concept of externalities, the unintended market effects impacting third parties. Through examples of pollution and neighborhood beautification, understand how externalities can lead to market inefficiencies. Discover interventions, like taxes and subsidies, designed to align private and social costs.

Unpack the intricacies of collaboration within supply chain organizations. Explore the various types, from strategic to sustainability collaboration. Understand their significance in improving performance and enhancing competitiveness.

Explore the concept of distribution objectives using Nike as a prime example. Learn how integrating these objectives with marketing, finance, and sales ensures efficiency and optimal resource use. The coordination leads to strategic decisions and a seamless customer experience.

Explore logrolling, the exchange of reciprocal support in politics. Understand how it fosters collaboration yet can hinder policy efficiency. The balance between gaining support and ensuring transparency is crucial in this political maneuver.