Exxon Mobil's Riches: Fueling Controversy?
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Case Details: |
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| Case Code |
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BECG064 |
For delivery in electronic format: Rs. 400 ;
For delivery through courier (within India): Rs. 400 + Rs. 25 for Shipping & Handling Charges
ThemesBusiness Ethics |
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23 Pages |
| Period |
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2004-2006 |
| Pub. Date |
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2006 |
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Not Available |
| Organization |
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Exxon Mobil Corporation |
| Industry |
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Oil and Natural Gas |
| Countries |
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USA |
Abstract:
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The case discusses the problems faced by Exxon Mobil Corp. (Exxon), the
largest company in the US, as it recorded high profits in the wake of
rising oil prices.
Exxon was accused by some US policy makers and
consumer activist groups of price gouging and corporate greed. There was
also the confrontation between Exxon and environmental activist groups
over issues like the Valdez oil spill, oil drilling in the Arctic
National Wildlife Refuge, etc.
The case discusses in detail the
allegations made against Exxon and Exxon's responses to the same.
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Issues:
» Understand the issues and allegations faced by Exxon in the wake of
rising oil prices in the US
» Understand the public relations (PR) challenges faced by large oil
companies
» Appreciate the importance of corporate communications and social
responsibility for large corporations
Contents:
Keywords:
Exxon Mobil Corporation, Business Ethics, Oil and Gas Industry, Exxon
Valdez Oil Spill, Windfall Profit Tax, Lee Raymond, Environmental
Management, Executive Compensation, Price Gouging, Corporate Greed,
Corporate Communications, Federal Trade Commission, Greenpeace, Public
Relations (PR), Kyoto Protocol and Global Warming
Exxon Mobil's Riches: Fueling Controversy?
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