Posts Tagged: profits

Ergonomic Nightmares and Its Not Even Halloween!

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According to the Washington Post, state labor regulators in Washington state allege that working at Amazon exposes staff to increased risk of ergonomic injury and musculoskeletal disorders as they awkwardly bend and twist to move goods through the warehouse.  Questions: Source: O’Donovan, C. (2023). Regulators struggle to rein in Amazon on safety for warehouse workers…. Read more »

Monopoly May End Soon!

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According to the New York Times, the curtain is expected to come down next week on a monopoly for the anti-inflammatory medication, Humira, that has generated $114 billion in revenue for AbbVie just since the end of 2016. Questions: Source: Robbins, R. (2023). How a Drug Company Made $114 Billion by Gaming the U.S. Patent… Read more »

If You Build It, They Will Respond

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According to Leonardo Matignas, it’s time to build boards of directors in a “future-fit” direction. Questions: According to an EY survey, what percentage of CEOs around the world agree that public opinion will become as important to companies as their investors in the next five to 10 years?  At the same time what percentage of… Read more »

Dollar General Pays Employees to Get COVID vaccination

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According to the Washington Post, Dollar General workers who get the COVID vaccine will be rewarded with four hours of pay. This makes the company one of the first major retailers to incentivize inoculations for its workforce. Questions: What is the base rate for Dollar General workers? What barrier does the company hope to break down… Read more »

Fraud Disgorgement by SEC Ruled OK

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In an 8-to-1 decision, written by Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the court said the money must be for the benefit of investors and cannot exceed the actual profits that came from the wrongdoing.  Questions: Which justice voted against the majority saying that the law does not give authority to the SEC for the practice of disgorgement?… Read more »

Planning Ahead: Kroger’s Limit of 5

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According to BusinessInsider.com, Kroger said it was limiting orders of some items to “due to high demand and to support all customers.” Questions: Kroger’s is the largest supermarket chain in the U.S. How many stores does it have? Which type of orders does the limit of five apply to? Do you think this is a… Read more »