CASE STUDIES-Component 2 for 5 Marks

Case #1 AN ETHICAL COMPANY STRUGGLES TO INSURE

THE INTIGRITY OF ITS SUPPLY CHAIN
The case describes revelations that the production of cocoa in the ivory coast in Africa
involved child slave labour. These stories hit Cadbury especially hard. Cadbury's culture
had been deeply rooted in the religious traditions of the company's founders, and the
organization had paid close attention to the welfare of its workers and its sourcing
practices. The US congress was considering legislation that would allow chocolate grown
on certified plantations to be labelled “slave labour free,” painting the rest of the industry
in a bad light. Chocolate producers had asked for time to rectify the situation, but the
extension they negotiated was running out.

Research and answer the following questions:

Whether Cadbury should join with the industry to lobby for more time?  
What else could Cadbury do to ensure its supply chain was ethically managed?
 Case Study #2 : MINDFULNESS TRAINING AT GOOGLE
In 2019, Google was the most sought-after employer in the world. According to the report,
Global 2000: The World’s Best Employers, Google was the best company to work for in 2019.
The success of the company, which had been number one for three consecutive years, was
generally attributed to the high salaries, generous perks, flexible working schedules, and free
meals offered to employees. However, the company’s efforts to foster employee well-being
had also played a key role in Google’s success. Google’s “Search Inside Yourself” (SIY)
program, aimed at boosting the Emotional Intelligence (EI) of its employees, was the flagship
program that had played an important role in the exceptional performance of Googlers.
Conceptualized by ChadeMeng Tan (Meng), a former Google employee, SIY trained Google
employees on Emotional Intelligence (EI) through mindfulness...

Research and answer the following questions:

1. What according to you has been the success attributes of Google.
2. Analyse the importance of empathy, mindfulness, and compassion
in modern day workplaces.