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Question 1- Explain the business environment's internal and external (specific and general environments) contexts. Which of the contexts (internal or external) of the business environment is more critical for a company/organization? Explain your answer briefly below in a new discussion topic.

Question 2- Discuss "In whose interests should universities run and why?"

Question 3- Is it possible or feasible to train managers in ethics? Discuss your position.

Question 4- Share examples (or at least one) of CSR that you have observed or read about.

Question 5- Is the work ethic concept relevant in today's workplace?

"Joe has worked for 20 years as a sales representative for a successful, non-unionized major fashion retailer and is an outstanding employee. He is in his late forties and was recently told by his manager that he just doesn't 'fit with the culture any more' and his position is 'more suitable for a younger person'. Joe was terminated the following week." Given this case, what ethical issue can we spot in here? What could be a solution?

Question 6- "In order to protect the dairy farmers, the Canadian government has assured the provinces it will pay compensation to cheese producers, and that it will set up a marketing campaign for local cheese. This is essentially a government subsidy to dairy farmers." Explain why the Canadian Government should and should not play the role of guardian of business in this way.

Question 7- What factors do we look at to define the state of the Canadian Economy right now?

-To what extent does the consumer sovereignty concept apply in today's marketplace?

Question 8- What phase the smartphone industry is in these days? Explain your answer.

-How AI will change our life? Discuss your answer with long-term implications for the workforce in your profession/industry.

Question 9-Consider UCW. How would you implement sustainable practices in this institution?

Question 10- How does the new globalization impact your industry (work/career/business)?