Fin 515 discussion question 6 and 2
The Volkswagen emissions scandal was one of many real-life examples of problems in agency operations. It was discovered in 2015. The company had installed software into certain diesel model vehicles that would detect when it was being tested for emissions and would temporarily reduce the engine’s output to lower levels than what were recorded on roads. They were able to market vehicles with false claims because they didn’t meet environmental standards. The measures discussed in this text such as having ethical practices written into policy, establishing a compliance program and appointing a corporate ethics officer could help prevent similar issues from arising in future by creating parameters within which companies must work if they want to be successful while also protecting their reputation and customers’ interests at heart. Companies should improve communication between departments to ensure that discrepancies and ambiguities are quickly resolved before they cause major damage. There should be stronger penalties for violating these regulations, which could result in permanent loss of sales.
Financial managers play a vital role in ethical corporate governance. They can be responsible for everything from budgeting and oversight to overseeing the entire risk management section. First, it was not obvious that these aggressive and commendable efforts were being targeted. The announcements about products reached a wider audience within a few days.
After reading the three articles, I have a better understanding of the topic. China’s relevance responsibility should be celebrated. It’s clear from sources mentioned that significant progress been made far however yet still many questions left unanswered so hopefully competent authorities continue work tirelessly ensure potential positive outcomes maximum utilization resources available help humanity finally become carbon neutral society sooner rather later.