Business Regulation Simulation: Alumina Inc.
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Introduction
Alumina is a 4 billion dollar aluminum manufacturer based in the US. Although the company operates out of 8 different countries, 70% of Alumina's sales derive from the US market. Five years ago, during a regular compliance inspection, Alumina was found to be in violation of environmental discharge norms due to high levels of PAH (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon). Following this discovery, the EPA ordered a clean up and Alumina was found to be in compliance during subsequent inspections. Although this was Alumina's first violation in history, the company recently found itself headlining the local news because of allegations by a city resident that Alumina was environmentally responsible for her daughter's Leukemia.
As with many corporate ethical dilemmas, Alumina's executives unexpectedly found themselves walking the difficult line between adhering to their personal values and helping their company to......
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