View Video 15.5 on the previous page before beginning this assignment.

You are a senior vice president for National Organics Groceries, Inc. (NOG), which has just completed a strategic acquisition of Grow Greener Foods (GGF) based on its location and customer base. You have reviewed the video and studied the transcript. You are preparing a report to the CEO of NOG on how to integrate GGF into the business culture of NOG.

NOG and its senior management are committed to creating and sustaining a business culture consistent with its Statement of Corporate Purpose & Core Values.
NOG Statement of Corporate Purpose & Core Values

Purpose: NOG is an organic groceries company. We work collaboratively to supply sustainable organic groceries and provide healthy choices for people in the communities we serve over the long term.

Core Values: NOG’s core values are who we are, and they guide us in all our day-to-day operations and business decisions. These core values are as follows:

Highest Ethical Standards
NOG seeks to operate with the highest ethical standards. We comply with all applicable laws and always strive to be an honest and responsible corporate citizen acting for the benefit of all of our stakeholders.

Respect and Inclusion for All People
We treat our employees, customers, suppliers, and all our business partners with honesty, dignity, equity, and respect. We foster an open and inclusive work environment where people from all backgrounds are embraced fully and provided opportunities to contribute and excel.

Sustainable Organic Products and Environmental Stewardship
We find sustainable organic products for our customers, always managing our businesses to protect the environment and provide healthy organic products.

Case Study Assignment:

Write a report to the CEO of NOG that is between 500 and 750 words and addresses the following issues:

Section I: Briefly identify at least three specific ethical failures that came up in the video and the factual context in which they arose.

Section II: For each failure, identify at least one specific policy, procedure, program, or action that NOG can take to prevent a recurrence of this kind of ethical problem.

Section III: Evaluate the overall business and ethical culture of GGF and whether it meets the core values of NOG. If not, make specific recommendations of the steps that should be taken to ensure GGF operates in accordance with NOG’s core values.

If you reference outside sources, please provide citations. Edit your work carefully to refine your analysis and correct errors.