Subject category:
Economics, Politics and Business Environment
Published by:
Ivey Publishing
Version: 2002-07-30
Length: 14 pages
Data source: Field research
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Abstract
Alex MacDonald, president and owner of AWC Inc, a southwestern Ontario aluminum fabrication operation, is confronted with a decision of whether to install ventilation equipment that will negatively affect the financial performance of the company, possibly forcing the company out of business. His alternative is to ignore environmental regulations and risk being charged by government authorities for contravening the law. This case provides the opportunity to discuss several environmental forces that impact business decision making.
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Abstract
Alex MacDonald, president and owner of AWC Inc, a southwestern Ontario aluminum fabrication operation, is confronted with a decision of whether to install ventilation equipment that will negatively affect the financial performance of the company, possibly forcing the company out of business. His alternative is to ignore environmental regulations and risk being charged by government authorities for contravening the law. This case provides the opportunity to discuss several environmental forces that impact business decision making.