MBA-635-13301 Ethics Corp Culture & Soc Res 21SPDAY

Based on the article linked below, answer the following questions:

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/09/25/these-companies-are-returning-money-to-shareholders-after-cutting-jobs.html

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/05/05/dividends-layoffs-coronavirus/

1. How would you classify the approach to stakeholders described in the articles above? Using the definitions from the book, support your choice of (a) no stakeholder approach (b) production view (c) managerial view (d) stakeholder view.

2. What broader societal forces help support the governance decisions outlined in the article?

Looking forward to reading your answers!