Questions from Business Ethics

Q: What additional ethical safeguards were needed at Vale that could have prevented

What additional ethical safeguards were needed at Vale that could have prevented, or mitigated the harms from, the dam collapse?

Q: What role did the relationship between Vale and TUV SUD play in

What role did the relationship between Vale and TUV SUD play in the dam disaster? Did TUV SUD have a conflict of interest, and if so, what was the conflict?

Q: Identify the stakeholder groups that will be impacted by Meyer’s decision to

Identify the stakeholder groups that will be impacted by Meyer’s decision to reintroduce tips. For each, identify its interests and power, with respect to tipping policy. (Note: Some stakeholders may...

Q: Why did Vales employees and members of the community not advocate effectively

Why did Vales employees and members of the community not advocate effectively for improvements in the dams safety?

Q: Trace the basic elements of the public policy process found in this

Trace the basic elements of the public policy process found in this case.

Q: What types of public policy are evident in the U.S

What types of public policy are evident in the U.S. and EU economic relief packages?

Q: In your view, was it more important for governments to respond

In your view, was it more important for governments to respond to the pandemic with economic or social assistance policies?

Q: What else could either government do to protect their citizens and businesses

What else could either government do to protect their citizens and businesses from the impact?

Q: Do you think the United States or the European Union used public

Do you think the United States or the European Union used public policy better to respond to the pandemic? Why do you think so?

Q: Did the steel industry act appropriately as a participant in the political

Did the steel industry act appropriately as a participant in the political environment when it sought economic protection from foreign steel imports?