Make$-$up Assignment: Governance

In a well$-$structured essay of $750$ words, please respond to the following questions

based on the provided case study:

What could McKinsey have done to avoid the scandal?

Had McKinsey done enough to protect its reputation?

Instructions:

Introduction $(100-150$ words$)$:

Provide a brief overview of the McKinsey & Company bribery scandal in South

Africa.

Introduce the main questions that will be addressed in the essay.

Analysis of Preventative Measures $(300-350$ words$)$:

Discuss specific actions or measures that McKinsey could have taken to avoid the

scandal.

Consider factors such as due diligence in client selection, adherence to ethical

guidelines, and oversight of employee conduct.

Evaluate the effectiveness of these potential preventative measures in mitigating

the risk of bribery and corruption.

Assessment of Reputation Protection Efforts $(300-350$ words$)$:

Analyze McKinsey's efforts to protect its reputation in the aftermath of the scandal.

Assess the transparency and accountability of McKinsey's response to allegations

of bribery.

Evaluate the impact of McKinsey's reputation management strategies on

stakeholders' perceptions of the company.

Conclusion $(50-100$ words$)$:

Summarize key findings and insights from the analysis.

Offer recommendations for McKinsey and other multinational corporations to

strengthen their ethical practices and reputation management strategies.

Submission Guidelines:

Your essay should be written in clear, concise language and demonstrate critical

thinking and analytical skills.

Use proper grammar, punctuation, and citation format $($if applicable$).$

Submit your essay as a Word document or PDF file to the assignment folder below.

Ensure that your essay adheres to the specified word count $(750$ words$).$

The deadline for submission is $[$insert deadline date$].$

Evaluation Criteria:

Understanding of the McKinsey bribery scandal and its implications.

Depth of analysis in discussing preventative measures and reputation protection

efforts.

Clarity and coherence of arguments presented in the essay.

Use of relevant evidence and examples to support your points.

Overall quality of writing, including organization, grammar, and style.