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What key governance change is suggested as necessary when a firm's operations expand?
What key governance change is suggested as necessary when a firm's operations expand?
What was one of the major concerns raised by Tyler Shultz regarding Theranos devices?
What was one of the major concerns raised by Tyler Shultz regarding Theranos devices?
Who was the prominent professor that raised concerns about Theranos in February 2015?
Who was the prominent professor that raised concerns about Theranos in February 2015?
What consequence did Elizabeth Holmes face due to her actions at Theranos?
What consequence did Elizabeth Holmes face due to her actions at Theranos?
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What type of reporting mechanism is suggested for employees to voice their concerns?
What type of reporting mechanism is suggested for employees to voice their concerns?
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Which individual served as a key source for the Wall Street Journal's reporting on Theranos?
Which individual served as a key source for the Wall Street Journal's reporting on Theranos?
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Which claim about Theranos was challenged by Professor Diamandis from the University of Toronto?
Which claim about Theranos was challenged by Professor Diamandis from the University of Toronto?
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What was the result of the Wall Street Journal investigation published in October 2015 regarding Theranos?
What was the result of the Wall Street Journal investigation published in October 2015 regarding Theranos?
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What is a core human value that companies must respect?
What is a core human value that companies must respect?
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When ethical standards conflict due to economic development levels, what is a relevant test to consider?
When ethical standards conflict due to economic development levels, what is a relevant test to consider?
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Which of the following is a conflict of cultural tradition in business ethics?
Which of the following is a conflict of cultural tradition in business ethics?
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Which guideline is not recommended for ethical business practices?
Which guideline is not recommended for ethical business practices?
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What is an example of a mechanism often used to obfuscate bribery?
What is an example of a mechanism often used to obfuscate bribery?
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What does FCPA stand for in the context of bribery laws?
What does FCPA stand for in the context of bribery laws?
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Which of the following describes bribery?
Which of the following describes bribery?
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Which statement is true regarding bribery laws across nations?
Which statement is true regarding bribery laws across nations?
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How do rice farming communities typically operate compared to wheat farming communities?
How do rice farming communities typically operate compared to wheat farming communities?
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Which of the following statements aligns with the mindset characteristic of wheat farming societies?
Which of the following statements aligns with the mindset characteristic of wheat farming societies?
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How do North American students typically differ from Korean American students in a classroom setting?
How do North American students typically differ from Korean American students in a classroom setting?
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What is a common behavior observed among Japanese Olympic athletes regarding their performances?
What is a common behavior observed among Japanese Olympic athletes regarding their performances?
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In Indian contexts, what is the perception of helping others?
In Indian contexts, what is the perception of helping others?
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What primary challenge do multinational managers face while operating in foreign countries?
What primary challenge do multinational managers face while operating in foreign countries?
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How did Robert Putnam's work relate to community structures in Italy?
How did Robert Putnam's work relate to community structures in Italy?
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Which characteristic best describes the societal values of rice farming cultures?
Which characteristic best describes the societal values of rice farming cultures?
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What was a key focus of Goldman Sachs' values after becoming a public company?
What was a key focus of Goldman Sachs' values after becoming a public company?
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What was a major reason for Goldman Sachs' decision to go public?
What was a major reason for Goldman Sachs' decision to go public?
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How did Goldman Sachs respond to the concept of hostile takeovers?
How did Goldman Sachs respond to the concept of hostile takeovers?
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Which of the following statements best describes the leadership style at Goldman Sachs during its partnership era?
Which of the following statements best describes the leadership style at Goldman Sachs during its partnership era?
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What was the significant issue Goldman Sachs faced in April 2010?
What was the significant issue Goldman Sachs faced in April 2010?
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What phrase did journalist Matt Taibbi use to describe Goldman Sachs?
What phrase did journalist Matt Taibbi use to describe Goldman Sachs?
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Which of the following contributed to the challenges Goldman faced after its IPO?
Which of the following contributed to the challenges Goldman faced after its IPO?
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What was a notable criticism regarding Goldman Sachs' relationship with the Malaysian government?
What was a notable criticism regarding Goldman Sachs' relationship with the Malaysian government?
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What was the primary technology used by Google in Project Maven for analyzing drone surveillance footage?
What was the primary technology used by Google in Project Maven for analyzing drone surveillance footage?
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Why did over 3000 Google employees oppose the involvement with Project Maven?
Why did over 3000 Google employees oppose the involvement with Project Maven?
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What did Eric Schmidt argue about AI in relation to the Department of Defense?
What did Eric Schmidt argue about AI in relation to the Department of Defense?
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What was the outcome of the internal opposition to Project Maven after the New York Times expose?
What was the outcome of the internal opposition to Project Maven after the New York Times expose?
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What did Dr. Fei Fei Li urge her colleagues at Google regarding military applications?
What did Dr. Fei Fei Li urge her colleagues at Google regarding military applications?
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What ethical dilemma did Google's involvement with Project Maven present?
What ethical dilemma did Google's involvement with Project Maven present?
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What action did Google take regarding the DoD's Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure cloud contract?
What action did Google take regarding the DoD's Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure cloud contract?
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What did critics refer to as an identity crisis for Google in relation to Project Maven?
What did critics refer to as an identity crisis for Google in relation to Project Maven?
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What should individuals do before accepting a board seat to ensure a well-rounded perspective?
What should individuals do before accepting a board seat to ensure a well-rounded perspective?
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What is a key lesson from the Milgram Obedience Experiments regarding authority?
What is a key lesson from the Milgram Obedience Experiments regarding authority?
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Which of the following is an example of mandatory corporate duty?
Which of the following is an example of mandatory corporate duty?
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Which component of addiction is characterized by an individual experiencing distress when unable to access the addictive activity?
Which component of addiction is characterized by an individual experiencing distress when unable to access the addictive activity?
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What is a significant barrier to inclusivity mentioned in various regions?
What is a significant barrier to inclusivity mentioned in various regions?
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How do social media platforms primarily operate within the attention economy?
How do social media platforms primarily operate within the attention economy?
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What is the goal of the Global Gender Gap Index?
What is the goal of the Global Gender Gap Index?
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Which corporate actions relate to intrinsic values?
Which corporate actions relate to intrinsic values?
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What aspect of social media addiction is NOT mentioned as a common component?
What aspect of social media addiction is NOT mentioned as a common component?
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What is the purpose of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) established by the EU?
What is the purpose of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) established by the EU?
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Which firm exemplifies heavier responsibilities regarding human rights due to its industry identity?
Which firm exemplifies heavier responsibilities regarding human rights due to its industry identity?
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Which situation is an example of discretionary corporate purpose?
Which situation is an example of discretionary corporate purpose?
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What is a significant issue associated with diverse groups in Los Angeles according to the study mentioned?
What is a significant issue associated with diverse groups in Los Angeles according to the study mentioned?
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What occurs during the tolerance component of addiction?
What occurs during the tolerance component of addiction?
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Study Notes
Pre-midterm Review: Investment Banks
- Profit is a key factor for investment bank success
- Strong client relationships are essential
- Calculated risk assessment is crucial
- Focus on short-term and long-term strategies
- Trust is the #1 criterion for client selection
Corporate Governance
- Corporate governance defines the relationships between management, board, shareholders, and stakeholders
- It establishes the company's objectives and how they're achieved
- Top executives determine how the board operates
- The structure is essential for performance appraisal
- No single framework for governance exists, diverse approaches are valid
- Incentive structures should align with ethical and professional values; unethical actions will be penalized
- Company success depends on the values, performance of the employees and stakeholders; environmental concerns are also included
- Two interpretations of governance:
- Normative interpretations focus on company values and purpose
- Empirical interpretations focus on business and economic realities
Economic Lens of Corporate Governance
- Economic agents aim to maximize self-interest
- Firms are groups of individual agents
- Governance systems encompass resources (leadership, talent, and other resources)
- Governance activities include policies, agreements, statements, and plans
- Governance objectives include identity, direction, and discipline
- Firm purpose involves aggregate economic welfare, optimizing collective value via economic functions
- Firms optimize profits and hybrid business models
- Economic literature describes firms as a nexus of contracts
- Agents' responsibility extends to the principal and fiduciary duty as shareholders
- Firm boundary considerations are crucial (Coase's theory)
Why Partnerships in Professional Firms?
- Employee-owned firms are common in several professions (law, accounting, engineering, etc.)
- Work incentives for employees are higher in employee-owned firms
- Employees share profits and risks, for better or worse
- Firm reliability is higher for clients
- Prevent opportunism by providing security to employees in the firm
The IPO
- Public financing allows for broader management teams
- A successful reputation benefits businesses (trust and diversification of clients)
- Building a reputation involves values such as client-first mentality, teamwork, and honesty
Theranos
- Founded in 2003, achieved a $9 billion valuation
- Initial success attracted investors
- Claims about the company's capabilities were eventually proven to be exaggerated
- Subsequent investigations revealed significant misrepresentations and questionable practices
- Subsequent legal actions resulted in both criminal convictions and substantial financial penalties
- The case raised concerns about potential biases and inaccuracies in large data sets and the influence of investors
- The case raised concerns about the importance of due diligence by businesses and the risks involved in making significant investments
- The case illustrated how important it is to have independent oversight to assess the validity of the data
- Transparency can help businesses achieve trust from the investors
Additional Governance Topics
- Reasons for companies to change their structures (from partnership to IPO)
- Different Stakeholders of Theranos and their motivations
- Why change is necessary for companies and how change can affect stakeholders
- Ethical considerations of different business models (internal ethics)
- Legal clarifications of free speech in the workplace
- The effect of various factors on different company structures and employee morale
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This quiz reviews key concepts related to investment banks and corporate governance. Understand the factors contributing to investment bank success, such as profit, client relationships, and risk assessment. Additionally, explore the framework of corporate governance, its importance, and varying interpretations.
