Mixing business and politics : Penzeys Spices /

Bill Penzey Jr., CEO of Penzeys Spices Inc., an independent retailer of spices, has a history of vocally and publicly using his company to communicate his opinions on sociopolitical issues. In recent years, the company and its CEO have been highly critical of the Trump Administration. This case prov...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Robson, Karen (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : SAGE Publications: SAGE Business Cases Originals, 2022.
Series:SAGE Business. Cases.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Bill Penzey Jr., CEO of Penzeys Spices Inc., an independent retailer of spices, has a history of vocally and publicly using his company to communicate his opinions on sociopolitical issues. In recent years, the company and its CEO have been highly critical of the Trump Administration. This case provides an opportunity for students to understand the concept of corporate political activism, and to assess the pros and cons of mixing business and politics. In addition, this case asks students to consider whether the conventional wisdom about refraining from mixing business and politics remains appropriate today.
Physical Description:1 online resource.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781529774139
1529774136