You work for a company that is constructing a major football stadium. The day that the stadium is finished, large cracks appear in the supporting walls. It turns out that your company's purchasing director bought cement from a new and inexperienced company. You find out that the cement supplier was no cheaper than the other suppliers who had bid for the contract but that the son of your purchasing director happens to run the cement company. Is this an ethical issue and why?
Miss B is working closely with Mr L to deliver an important report on the efficiency of Mr L's department. They have had to work late together several times, and last night they went out to dinner afterwards. Miss B is starting to think she may have feelings for Mr L. Could her independence be called into question?
'Remuneration' is one of the main principles in the Corporate Governance Code. Which of the following is NOT best practice under the 'Remuneration' principle?
DGH is a company operating in the oil and gas industry, which is heavily regulated. The government is considering introducing a new law which is likely to result in a dramatic cut in profitability for DGH.
Which of the following is NOT a legitimate method for DGH to influence government policy in its own best interests?