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Whole Foods Market: Social Responsibility, Ethical Issues, and Organizational Structure, Quizzes of Business Management and Analysis

An overview of whole foods market, focusing on their commitment to social responsibility, ethical issues, and organizational structure. Topics include the company's dedication to community engagement, controversial acquisitions, healthcare benefits, and their stance on politics.

What you will learn

  • How does Whole Foods Market's organizational structure contribute to its success?
  • What controversies has Whole Foods Market faced regarding ethical issues?
  • What are Whole Foods Market's core values and initiatives?

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2014/2015

Uploaded on 05/03/2015

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TERM 1
Introduction
DEFINITION 1
Hi, my name is Caitlyn Jerauld, my mis sion statement is that I
hope to find happiness, fulfillment, and value in my life, by
working towards the goals I set out to achieve. My goal is to go on
to graduate school and work in an on cology department at a
hospital one day. I contributed my pro blem solving and creativity
skills to the group. What makes me u nique is my relaxed and
compassionate personality.
TERM 2
Introducing Connor
DEFINITION 2
Thank you Emilee!Connor will now talk about his research on
Whole Food's Products, Services, Economics, and Imitability.
Connor..
TERM 3
Social Responsibility
DEFINITION 3
Whole Foods Market has a certain de dication to social
responsibility and encourages its busin ess strategy in a way that
promotes customer satisfaction.
Opened a community garden to act as a learning lab and to
stock fresh greens.
First U.S. retailer to require labels on a ll GMO foods
Named among the top 100 places to work by Fortune magazine.
Offer best healthcare benefits in the U.S
Holds employee appreciate days
TERM 4
Ethical Issues
DEFINITION 4
Whole Foods Market has been critiqu ed for their ethical issues.
Some include:
Bought out small family grocery store s, caused controversy
Lawsuit against them because they wanted to purchase the
organic grocery chain Wild Oats
Introduced junk food to their shelves to increase sales. Caused
uproar because people thought they were committed to selling
only organic and healthy foods.
Used to have one of the worst healt h care programs in the
United States.
TERM 5
Organizational
DEFINITION 5
Whole Foods Market currently prese nts themselves as the largest
natural foods grocery store in the U.S and this is because of their
organizational structure.
Very successful corporate governan ce, CEOs, committees,
directors, and many other teams.
Spends a lot of time developing relatio nships with customers,
employees, suppliers and providers.
Strives to support the health and wel l-being of their partners.
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TERM 1

Introduction

DEFINITION 1 Hi, my name is Caitlyn Jerauld, my mission statement is that I hope to find happiness, fulfillment, and value in my life, by working towards the goals I set out to achieve. My goal is to go on to graduate school and work in an oncology department at a hospital one day. I contributed my problem solving and creativity skills to the group. What makes me unique is my relaxed and compassionate personality. TERM 2

Introducing Connor

DEFINITION 2

Thank you Emilee!Connor will now talk about his research on

Whole Food's Products, Services, Economics, and Imitability.

Connor..

TERM 3

Social Responsibility

DEFINITION 3 Whole Foods Market has a certain dedication to social responsibility and encourages its business strategy in a way that promotes customer satisfaction. Opened a community garden to act as a learning lab and to stock fresh greens. First U.S. retailer to require labels on all GMO foods Named among the top 100 places to work by Fortune magazine. Offer best healthcare benefits in the U.S Holds employee appreciate days TERM 4

Ethical Issues

DEFINITION 4 Whole Foods Market has been critiqued for their ethical issues. Some include: Bought out small family grocery stores, caused controversy Lawsuit against them because they wanted to purchase the organic grocery chain Wild Oats Introduced junk food to their shelves to increase sales. Caused uproar because people thought they were committed to selling only organic and healthy foods. Used to have one of the worst health care programs in the United States. TERM 5

Organizational

DEFINITION 5 Whole Foods Market currently presents themselves as the largest natural foods grocery store in the U.S and this is because of their organizational structure. Very successful corporate governance, CEOs, committees, directors, and many other teams. Spends a lot of time developing relationships with customers, employees, suppliers and providers. Strives to support the health and well-being of their partners.

TERM 6

Political

DEFINITION 6 Whole Foods Market is looking to better the world by getting more people to buy organic food, not involve themselves in politics. Does not conform to the norm of what other businesses are doing. Does not want customers who care about global warming to use political opinions against them when they are deciding where to buy their organic arugula. CEO understands that in no way should be be allowed to dictate the political world. TERM 7

Social

DEFINITION 7 Whole Foods Market looks to continue their core values so that their children end up living in a world that values a multitude of things, like creativity, diversity, and the right to make your own decisions. Constantly have parties happening for their employees and their families, and offer multiple family benefits. They buy their products from local growers, and looks to continue their regional outreach goals by working with the communities around them. Wants to continue offering employment, eliminating discrimination, avoid pollution, and become re-formers.