please answer the 3 questions above + the 5 questions below in a total of 8 questions

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RESOLVING ETHICAL BUSINESS CHALLENGES* Demarco jast graduated from Texas University and had depends upon being able to mine niobium. Weve got to been snatched up by Xeon Natural Resources Incorpo- continue this project." rated, one of the top natural resource extraction com- Demarco returned to the camp. The other specialints panies in the world, Because he was Brazilian, bllingual, questioned him about Barburais reaction. As he spoke. and spoke several speciffc Brazilian dialects, his station- onene of the specialists became concemed ahout their joba. ing in Brazil was a no-brainer. Xeon was deeply involved A few admitted they heard the local and national media with a project within the Braxilian rain forests in mining were raising awareness about the negative impact mining an extremely valuable element called niobium. Nioblum this mineral could have on the indigenous populations. is a rare earth element essential for micro-alloying steel A few days later, Demarco heard that some of the as well as other products such as jet engines, rocket sab- tribal leaders had new concerns about the project and assemblies, superconducting magnets, and super alloys. were organixing meetings to obeain feedbuck from memBrazil accounts for 92 percent of all niobium mined, bers. Demarco approached one of the mining specialists and Xeon Natural mines mach of the element in Brazil. who studied the potential impact of strip mining the the corporation could make an additional 55 billion in holder interests, he felt the extraction methods Xeon profits over the next two decades. used were environmentally friendly. While creating a Demarco soon discovered he was one of several temporary disruption in the econystem of the rainforest, employees assigned to explain to the indigenous pop. Xeonls strip mining methods provided an opportunity ulation that Xeon wanted to extract the niobium from for restoration. In fact, strip mining that was done in the the lands given to the tribes by the Brazilian govern- United States before there were any regulations peovides ment. The land was, by decree, compensation for native a good example of how the forest can recover and grow minoritics. Having spent several months with various back to its original condition. tribes, Demarco learned they were communities that had Demarco knew despite the potential benefits, there not been altered by Western culture. It was obvious to would still likely be opposition from the tribal community? Demarco if Xeon began strip mining the area, thousands Additionally, no method of strip mining is entirthy emvironof "cutsiders" woald be brought in and would impact the mentally friendly. Demarco realined even with rettorition. cultural heritage of the indigenous populations. the lives of the indigenous tribes would be forever alkered. Demarco discussed this with his boss, Barbara. "Yes, Demarco was to meet with tribal elders the neat day I understand all you are saying, and I agree this will to discuss their concerns. He understood that whatever change their lives as well as their children and grand- the decision, it would negatively impact some stakeholdchildren's lives," Barbara said. "But think of it this way, ers. On the one hand, the tribal members might comprotheir standard of living will be greatly enhanced. Schools mise their traditional way of life and the environment will be built, hospitals will be available, and there will be would be harmed if the strip mining preject began. more employment opportunities:" On the other hand, Xeon's future and the future of its Demarco responded, "While the tribal leaders want employees depended upon being able to mine the nioa better life for their people, I feel they are being steam- bium. It could also benefit the tribes economically. He rolled into accepting something they don't understand. was not sure what he should tell the tribal leaders. I've talked to some of the tribal leaders, and 1 am positive they have no idea of the impact this will have on their culture. We have many stakeholders involved in QUESTIONS IEXERCISES this decision, including Xeon's employees, the tribes, the 1. How should Demarco approach this issue when he Brazilian government, and even communities beyond mects with the tribal leaders? the tribal lands. I think we nced to reevaluate the impact 2. What should be the priorities in balancing the varion all of these stakeholders before proceeding" ous stakeholder interests? Barbara sighed. "I think you make some good 3. Can the CEO and board of directors of Xeon continue points, and I am concerned about these different stakeoperations and maintain a stakeholder orientation? holders. But you should understand we already have "Thin case in atriacly hypothrtical asy teieaklacer to ral penons, buy-in from the key decision makers, and our business companies, of shation in coindilenal. Estra Questiens: 1. Explain the case study? 2. What are the ethical isques iovolved in this case? 3. What are the efflocts of this issue? 4. What are the solutions for this issue? 5. What is your opinion about this case? 1. Explain the case study? 2. What are the ethical issues involved in this case? 3. What are the effects of this issue? 4. What are the solutions for this issue? 5. What is your opinion about this case? 1. How should Demarco approach this issue when he meets with the tribal leaders? 2. What should be the priorities in balancing the various stakeholder interests? 3. Can the CEO and board of directors of Xeon continue operations and maintain a stakeholder orientation? *This case is strictly hypothetical; any resemblance to real persons, companies, or situations is coincidental. Demarco just graduated from Texas University and had depends upon being able to mine niobium. We've got to been snatched up by Xeon Natural Resources Incorpo- continue this project." rated, one of the top natural resource extraction com- Demarco returned to the camp. The other specialists panies in the world. Because he was Brazilian, bilingual, questioned him about Barbara's reaction. As he spoke, and spoke several specific Brazilian dialects, his station- some of the specialists became concerned about their jobs. ing in Brazil was a no-brainer. Xeon was deeply involved A few admitted they heard the local and national media with a project within the Brazilian rain forests in mining were raising awareness about the negative impact mining an extremely valuable element called niobium. Niobium this mineral could have on the indigenous populations. is a rare earth element essential for micro-alloying steel A few days later, Demarco heard that some of the as well as other products such as jet engines, rocket sub- tribal leaders had new concerns about the project and assemblies, superconducting magnets, and super alloys. were organizing meetings to obtain feedback from memBrazil accounts for 92 percent of all niobium mined, bers. Demarco approached one of the mining specialists and Xeon Natural mines much of the element in Brazil. who studied the potential impact of strip mining the Xcon discovered a large niobium deposit and estimates land. The specialist said that while he understood stakethe corporation could make an additional $5 billion in holder interests, he felt the extraction methods Xeon profits over the next two decades. used were environmentally friendly. While creating a Demarco soon discovered he was one of several temporary disruption in the ecosystem of the rainforest, employees assigned to explain to the indigenous pop- Xeon's strip mining methods provided an opportunity ulation that Xeon wanted to extract the niobium from for restoration. In fact, strip mining that was done in the the lands given to the tribes by the Brazilian govern- United States before there were any regulations provides ment. The land was, by decree, compensation for native a good example of how the forest can recover and grow minorities. Having spent several months with various back to its original condition. tribes, Demarco learned they were communities that had Demarco knew despite the potential benefits, there not been altered by Western culture. It was obvious to would still likely be opposition from the tribal community. Demarco if Xeon began strip mining the area, thousands Additionally, no method of strip mining is entirely environof "outsiders" would be brought in and would impact the mentally friendly. Demarco realized even with restoration, cultural heritage of the indigenous populations. the lives of the indigenous tribes would be forever altered. minorities. Having spent several months with various tribes, Demarco learned they were communities that had Demarco knew despite the potential benefits, there not been altered by Western culture. It was obvious to would still likely be opposition from the tribal community. Demarco if Xeon began strip mining the area, thousands Additionally, no method of strip mining is entirely environof "outsiders" would be brought in and would impact the mentally friendly. Demarco realized even with restoration, cultural heritage of the indigenous populations. the lives of the indigenous tribes would be forever altered. Demarco discussed this with his boss, Barbara. "Yes, Demarco was to meet with tribal elders the next day I understand all you are saying, and I agree this will to discuss their concerns. He understood that whatever change their lives as well as their children and grand- the decision, it would negatively impact some stakeholdchildren's lives," Barbara said. "But think of it this way, ers. On the one hand, the tribal members might comprotheir standard of living will be greatly enhanced. Schools mise their traditional way of life and the environment will be built, hospitals will be available, and there will be would be harmed if the strip mining project began. more employment opportunities." On the other hand, Xeon's future and the future of its Demarco responded, "While the tribal leaders want employees depended upon being able to mine the nioa better life for their people, I feel they are being steam- bium. It could also benefit the tribes economically. He rolled into accepting something they don't understand. was not sure what he should tell the tribal leaders. I've talked to some of the tribal leaders, and I am positive they have no idea of the impact this will have on their culture. We have many stakeholders involved in QUESTIONS |EXERCISES this decision, including Xeon's employees, the tribes, the 1. How should Demarco approach this issue when he Brazilian government, and even communities beyond meets with the tribal leaders? the tribal lands. I think we need to reevaluate the impact 2. What should be the priorities in balancing the varion all of these stakeholders before proceeding." ous stakeholder interests? Barbara sighed. "I think you make some good 3. Can the CEO and board of directors of Xeon continue points, and I am concerned about these different stakeoperations and maintain a stakeholder orientation? holders. But you should understand we already have "This case is strictly hypothetical; any resemblance to real persons, buy-in from the key decision makers, and our business companies, or situations is coincidental. Extra Questions: 1. Explain the case study? 2. What are the ethical issues involved in this case? 3. What are the effects of this issue? 4. What are the solutions for this issue? 5. What is your opinion about this case