1. Read and then analyze the following scenario: Since that time, none of the employees have received their scheduled evaluations. Additionally, all employees were notified that their hours would be changing. For the time being, employees are expected to work longer than their scheduled shifts to meet deadlines and sales quotas. In an effort to save money, new management has also informed employees that some departments will have to take a pay cut and annual raises will not be given until further notice.

The new management also directs employees to advertise the company's products as not tested on animals and made with all natural materials because they know this is something customers today are looking for. However, none of these claims are true.

A few employees try to schedule a meeting with management to discuss their concerns. However, each manager tells them to contact one of the other managers. Weeks later, no meeting has yet been set to address employee concerns.

a. Recall what you have learned about positive culture and business practices in this lesson. With an understanding that some things must change with Company X, discuss ways in which Company X can still focus on making changes but also focus on keeping positive culture practices while these changes are being made. (1 point)

b. Some of Company X's new practices and systems are unethical. Business ethics is a set of codes about how a business should conduct itself. In what ways is Company X not applying ethical practices? (1 point)