Question One: Stakeholder map and likely conflicts
Intel Corporation is a global company that manufactures semiconductor chip makers. The company has its headquarters in Santa Clara, California. Intel’s success is arguably attributed to a robust internal organizational structure (Intel Corporation 1). Conflicts are likely to occur internally between employees and the managers. The possible causes of such conflicts are salary disputes and deplorable working conditions. The second conflict can occur between connected stakeholders and internal stakeholders (managers) over the quality of supplies and the amount paid in dividends. Failure to implement a comprehensive corporate social responsibility framework may result into conflict between the external stakeholders (the society) and internal stakeholders.
(Intel Corporation)
Question Two: Hierarchy of Authority
Question Three: Division Managers
There are several division managers at Intel Company. The company has several functions which include technology and manufacturing, marketing, client, IoT & Systems, chief information officer (CIO), and data center group. The most important functional managers include the chief financial officer, client, IoT & systems, technology and manufacturing, human resource, marketing, and CIO divisions (Intel Corporation 1). Brian Matthew Krzanich previously served as the company’s executive vice president and chief operating officer (COO). On his part, Andy Bryant’s over three-decade experience at Intel saw him rise to the position of chairman after previously serving as the vice chairman, chief administrative office and CFO. This functional background makes him suitable for the role.
Question Four: Code of ethics
Intel Corporation takes pride as one of the most respected, trusted and admired entities around the world. The company has published a code of ethics that govern the conduct of all stakeholders of the company. The company has five principles of conduct. They include carrying out business with honesty and integrity, adhering to the letter and spirit of the law, and according fair treatment to people regardless of their backgrounds (Intel Corporation 1). Other principles include conducting oneself in the interest of the company by shunning potential conflicts of interest and offering protection to the assets and reputation of the company. These ethical principles were signed by the company’s CEO. They, thus, underscore the company’s commitment to upholding these values.
Question Five: Ethical and unethical behaviors of managers
On several occasions, Intel has been faced by myriad cases of discrimination on the basis of age while firing and laying off employees. The division responsible for this function is the human resource. The company has a reputation of firing workers above 40 years. Although it has consistently declared that age has no basis in employment, allegations former and current employees (FACE) of Intel confirm this level of discrimination. The company failed to live to its core ethical principle of according equal treatment to its stakeholders. The principle of fair treatment should be applied to all people who associate with the company. In case of earlier retirement, it is imperative that the company provides such information to employees prior to signing employee-employer agreements. In this regard, the accusations by the employees over the retirement age are valid.
Work Cited
Intel Corporation. ‘Intel Corporate Governance and Ethics.’ Web. 2016. <www.intel.com/>
