Author Archives: Ajalicia Harper-Greenidge

Week H Report

  • What do you think is the most demotivating part of Harper’s job?

The most demotivating part of her job is taking on the task of additional work to her schedule and having a harder time balancing work/life. Also, Harper feels like she is always behind on her to-do list because she has a new boss

  • If you were an HR manager meeting with Harper’s supervisor, David, what advice would you give to help them re-engage Harper?

I would tell David that he should have monthly meetings with his employees to talk about what is going on/where are people since he is new and it would build a good work relationship if he can better understand his employees. I would also set due dates and time frames to ensure all the paperwork is being done promptly to make sure everyone is responsible for their part in the company, there should also be some type of training that all the employees should do just so David doesn’t have to manage everyone at the same time. Set a time to appreciate the employees when you see them doing something

  • What would be the downside of losing Harper as an employee?

A downside of losing Harper as an employee is how hard-working she is as an employee and the dedication she put into the company plus the bond she built with the other employers she has been working at the company for 6 years so there should be some type of concern on why she wants to leave

week G

 

  1. What makes Ray Kroc and the brothers different from each other?

The stark contrast between Ray Kroc and the McDonald brothers lies in their personalities. Ray, driven by a relentless pursuit of wealth, was devoid of the same core values and qualities that the brothers held dear. This moral disparity extended to their interactions with others and their approach toward the company.

  1. Do you think the McDonald’s brothers did the right thing by selling out to Ray Kroc? Did Ray Kroc give the brothers a good deal?

If we are talking in financial terms, yes, because the McDonald brothers didn’t have the money to keep up with Ray Kroc. He was expanding the business fast, and whatever money the McDonald brothers earned from their location wouldn’t be enough to cover lawyer fees. Still, overall, I think the McDonald brothers should have kept their company with Ray and renegotiated the contract with him again so they could have a better expansion since Ray never came up with any of the ideas, or they could have made him a co-owner.  Personally, Ray did give the McDonald brothers a good deal because of how big the company is today, and realistically, this is business sometimes. You may have to cut out the middle man to adapt to the changes and make more for your money. I’m not saying Ray’s deal was the most excellent thing to do, but it was harsh. He could at least have let the McDonald brothers keep the royalties and let the first store keep the name but change the logo because if it weren’t for McDonald’s, he wouldn’t be successful. 

  1. How did the local store franchisees make money?

They made money by buying a franchise of McDonald’s and they became owners of that particular store which caused each person to become the supervisor/manager in that location this means they were able to hire whoever they wanted but they would still have to follow the policies within the McDonald’s contract.

  1. How did Kroc make money? How was that different than the franchisees, running the local stores?

Ray Kroc made money in various ways while tending to the McDonald’s business, some of these ways are selling land to the people who wanted to buy a franchise of the store, running his location of Mc Donald’s for a profit, Selling contract version of Mc Donald’s to people that wanted to run their version. Ray’s way of making money was different from everyone else’s because he didn’t just run his version of the store he also connected with people to have the company have investors, He rented out space for people to have their part in the company.

  1. Does this film change your view of McDonald’s?

No, it doesn’t change my view of McDonald’s the food is convent and cheap. Everywhere you look there will be a McDonald’s somewhere plus McDonald’s is more than just a fast food company now they. It’s a mainstream corporation that partners with many organizations and they are charitable towards different companies that help people every day so all around it’s a family-valued corporation.

Nike Report

This week involves learning about ethics, social responsibility, and employee relations. I decided to base my paper on Nike and their corporation because of the influence it has on society, from being sponsored by school organizations and collaborating with well-known celebrities to building up their connection to making sales in the fashion brand.

Move to Zero campaign. 

As of 2024, Nike has consecutively been placed as the number 1 brand for sales in athletics wear for the United States; with this, Nike as a whole has been more than just basic advertisement for their sports. In the past few years, Nike has made many collaborations. Still, certain ones stand out, like the collaborations with Lil Nas X and Colin Kaepernick, HBCU scholarships, etc., and some that hold social responsibility and ethics towards the company. In my assignment, I’ll be addressing social responsibility in this aspect. For instance, Nike is currently focusing on corporate social responsibility and pursuing sustainable business practices through their “Move to Zero” initiative.

The “Move to Zero” campaign aims to prompt and reimagine the way Nike operates by addressing key areas such as carbon, waste, water, and chemistry. Nike is trying to reduce its carbon footprint by 63% by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by the year 2050; with a chance for change, Nike is required to rethink its operations by exploring sustainable materials and manufacturing processes. The company has stated its commitment to using sustainable materials and has been working on inventing more efficient materials to reuse existing plastics, yarns, and textiles in its fashion line. Also, in regards to waste, the company has created products that are designed to be recycled or repurposed at the end of their lifecycle, which can typically take from 1 to 5 years, depending on which material the merchandise is made from. A step toward fixing Nike’s controversial problems Nike is currently working towards eliminating hazardous chemicals from their supply chain and promoting safer chemistry and less water usage in their manufacture.

Moreover, the company has taken the time to address its concerns by working towards promoting transparency throughout its supply chain. In addition, it implements its own Code of Conduct, which outlines policies and standards for labor practices, including fair wages and benefits, safe and healthy working conditions, and ethical and legal standards.

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, during my search for the company, Nike has had some concerns about its business ethics practices in the past, although some of the issues include supply chain issues, poor wages, and poor treatment of workers.  The sustainability of Nike’s efforts is ongoing, which causes the company to continue to innovate and evolve its strategies to achieve a more sustainable future for the greater good of society.