MAN 320F exam 3 Aroian with comprehensive Questions and
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Martha McCaskey works for a division of Praxis that specializes in industry analysis.
McCaskey's current project requires her to obtain proprietary __________ about the competitor
of her client. All solutions to successfully complete the project result in a compromise of
McCaskey's _____.✔️information,values
The first alternative includes setting up another meeting with ______ and paying him the $____
for the information needed. McCaskey feels ___________ with this alternative because it
compromises her personal values of honesty and integrity. However, she is also lacking
confidence in whether this really is just a "gentleman's industrial espionage" - something that
sounds less dishonest.✔️Devon,4000,uncomfortable
The second alternative includes her handing over the second interview with Devon to
Kaufmann.__________ has much experience in obtaining information that is considered
proprietary in the past. In addition, McCaskey will still be promoted to group manager if she
does not conduct the second interview with Devon herself. As long as Praxis collects the
necessary ___________ about the manufacturing processes and costs for building a new type of
computer chip McCaskey will be promoted. The main problem with this course of action is that
it still conflicts with McCaskey's personal values of ________ and __________. The main
benefit is that she can rationalize that her hands are slightly ____dirty in the
process.✔️Kauffmann,information,honesty,integrity,less
The third alternative includes McCaskey __________ this unethical ________ to a superior of
Praxis. Because there are no formal written guidelines that discourages a Praxis employee to gain
what may be considered proprietary information by paying a large sum to a contact, McCaskey
must present this information to upper management that will enforce regulations to be met. In
addition, Praxis is made up of four divisions with the Industry Analysis Division very separate
from the other three branches. These branches may be unaware of the practices taking place in
Industry Analysis Division; therefore, McCaskey may feel it is pertinent to inform them of such
practices. This would be a courageous move for McCaskey and may carry great benefits. If
guidelines are set she may feel her personal values are more compatible with Praxis's and more
importantly Industry Analysis's values; thus, she will continue working for
Praxis.✔️reporting,behavior
,The last alternative includes McCaskey deciding to not finish the project and _____ Praxis
completely. She feels the company has put her in a difficult position where she is to compromise
her values. Consequently, she may choose to leave Praxis and seek a company with corporate
values that better suit her personal values. In this alternative, McCaskey also must decide
whether to still inform her direct superiors, Praxis executives, and possibly the companies that
the proprietary information is being gathered about. Again, in these decisions, McCaskey may be
committing herself to drawn out investigations or possibly hurting her reputation in the
industry.✔️leave
In conclusion, we strongly believe it is best for McCaskey to ___ Praxis and find other
employment that more accurately aligns with her personal values, and if, the situation ever arises
where she is questioned about the practices at IAD later on, she should comply and ________
any information on the practices.✔️quit,disclose
They ___about ethics, but do not actually _____ethical behavior.✔️talk,display
Martha is an _____and upright person, but has done something that are
_______.✔️honest,unethical
Martha has started to go down that slippery ____.✔️slope
Martha's boss _____information on her slides to change what their research is about.✔️changing
When you have ___all those little _______behavior, it makes the organization
_______.✔️add,unethical,unethical
Venture Capita ($18 B), State Funds ($4 B), Angel Investors ($35 B), Three F's (friends, family,
fools - $60 B)✔️What are the 3 top sources of start up funding?
250,000 - 500,000✔️Size of investment?
Medical devices & equipment, Software, biotechnology✔️Top 3 investment categories?
, close to home ("in their backyard"), 2 hour drive✔️Where do VC's invest?
bc potential ROI✔️Why do Angel groups often pay over value for investments ?
20% make up for 80% that dont matter✔️What is the percentage of successful deals for VC?
preferred investment/company stage✔️What is important to note about the seed/early stage?
pension funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, HIGH NET WoRTH
INDIVIDUALS (not what you know but who you know)✔️Where do I get the money to invest?
equity investments made to fund the launch or early development, or expansion of a private and
quite young company.✔️What is a Venture Capitalist?
higher than average return✔️What kind of return does a VC expect?
Entrepreneur; someone who assumes the financial risk of beginning and managing a new
venture✔️Who will a VC fund?
-an experienced/proven management team
-a great idea/concept that is proprietary
-something that cannot be duplicated
-a product or service that 7 billion humans will buy
-a great rate of return on investment
-intellectual property that is protected by patents or trademarks
-Zero risk, which does not exist (PERFECT INVESTMENT DOES NOT EXIST BC
fundamental laws of business)✔️What does a "perfect" investment opportunity look like?
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Martha McCaskey works for a division of Praxis that specializes in industry analysis.
McCaskey's current project requires her to obtain proprietary __________ about the competitor
of her client. All solutions to successfully complete the project result in a compromise of
McCaskey's _____.✔️information,values
The first alternative includes setting up another meeting with ______ and paying him the $____
for the information needed. McCaskey feels ___________ with this alternative because it
compromises her personal values of honesty and integrity. However, she is also lacking
confidence in whether this really is just a "gentleman's industrial espionage" - something that
sounds less dishonest.✔️Devon,4000,uncomfortable
The second alternative includes her handing over the second interview with Devon to
Kaufmann.__________ has much experience in obtaining information that is considered
proprietary in the past. In addition, McCaskey will still be promoted to group manager if she
does not conduct the second interview with Devon herself. As long as Praxis collects the
necessary ___________ about the manufacturing processes and costs for building a new type of
computer chip McCaskey will be promoted. The main problem with this course of action is that
it still conflicts with McCaskey's personal values of ________ and __________. The main
benefit is that she can rationalize that her hands are slightly ____dirty in the
process.✔️Kauffmann,information,honesty,integrity,less
The third alternative includes McCaskey __________ this unethical ________ to a superior of
Praxis. Because there are no formal written guidelines that discourages a Praxis employee to gain
what may be considered proprietary information by paying a large sum to a contact, McCaskey
must present this information to upper management that will enforce regulations to be met. In
addition, Praxis is made up of four divisions with the Industry Analysis Division very separate
from the other three branches. These branches may be unaware of the practices taking place in
Industry Analysis Division; therefore, McCaskey may feel it is pertinent to inform them of such
practices. This would be a courageous move for McCaskey and may carry great benefits. If
guidelines are set she may feel her personal values are more compatible with Praxis's and more
importantly Industry Analysis's values; thus, she will continue working for
Praxis.✔️reporting,behavior
,The last alternative includes McCaskey deciding to not finish the project and _____ Praxis
completely. She feels the company has put her in a difficult position where she is to compromise
her values. Consequently, she may choose to leave Praxis and seek a company with corporate
values that better suit her personal values. In this alternative, McCaskey also must decide
whether to still inform her direct superiors, Praxis executives, and possibly the companies that
the proprietary information is being gathered about. Again, in these decisions, McCaskey may be
committing herself to drawn out investigations or possibly hurting her reputation in the
industry.✔️leave
In conclusion, we strongly believe it is best for McCaskey to ___ Praxis and find other
employment that more accurately aligns with her personal values, and if, the situation ever arises
where she is questioned about the practices at IAD later on, she should comply and ________
any information on the practices.✔️quit,disclose
They ___about ethics, but do not actually _____ethical behavior.✔️talk,display
Martha is an _____and upright person, but has done something that are
_______.✔️honest,unethical
Martha has started to go down that slippery ____.✔️slope
Martha's boss _____information on her slides to change what their research is about.✔️changing
When you have ___all those little _______behavior, it makes the organization
_______.✔️add,unethical,unethical
Venture Capita ($18 B), State Funds ($4 B), Angel Investors ($35 B), Three F's (friends, family,
fools - $60 B)✔️What are the 3 top sources of start up funding?
250,000 - 500,000✔️Size of investment?
Medical devices & equipment, Software, biotechnology✔️Top 3 investment categories?
, close to home ("in their backyard"), 2 hour drive✔️Where do VC's invest?
bc potential ROI✔️Why do Angel groups often pay over value for investments ?
20% make up for 80% that dont matter✔️What is the percentage of successful deals for VC?
preferred investment/company stage✔️What is important to note about the seed/early stage?
pension funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, HIGH NET WoRTH
INDIVIDUALS (not what you know but who you know)✔️Where do I get the money to invest?
equity investments made to fund the launch or early development, or expansion of a private and
quite young company.✔️What is a Venture Capitalist?
higher than average return✔️What kind of return does a VC expect?
Entrepreneur; someone who assumes the financial risk of beginning and managing a new
venture✔️Who will a VC fund?
-an experienced/proven management team
-a great idea/concept that is proprietary
-something that cannot be duplicated
-a product or service that 7 billion humans will buy
-a great rate of return on investment
-intellectual property that is protected by patents or trademarks
-Zero risk, which does not exist (PERFECT INVESTMENT DOES NOT EXIST BC
fundamental laws of business)✔️What does a "perfect" investment opportunity look like?
