Tag Archives: Shell

In Denial

Posted on November 4, 2011 by mnickels

The case of Shell entailed more than just the oil company; the Ogoni people and the land they used to subsist were affected by Shell’s oil wells.  The company’s involvement in Nigeria caused many problems for the people there and … Continue reading →

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The True Colors of Royal Dutch Shell

Posted on November 4, 2011 by knriggins

A corporation is like a person. Who they are is defined by the decisions they make and the actions they take. The same goes for the reverse. Not acting says just as much about a person or corporation’s character. The … Continue reading →

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Are all Businessmen Bad-Guys?

Posted on October 5, 2011 by ewiewiorowski

I found our discussion in class last Thursday, regarding whether or not a business can be ethical in its actions, extremely disturbing. To me, this isn’t a question. Correct me if I am wrong, but don’t we as people – … Continue reading →

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Shell’s motto: Deny everything and admit nothing.

Posted on October 4, 2011 by cornerback5

Growing up down south, Shell’s presence was enormously felt in my life because they had so many gas stations around that they were practically on top of each other!  Although Shell’s gas seemed to always be a little “pricey” at times, people were … Continue reading →

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Shell: Guilty or Not Guilty?

Posted on October 4, 2011 by knriggins

When I read the article on Shell last week I didn’t think I had a strong commitment to one side. I realized that the article was a little bias and because of that I took everything it said with a … Continue reading →

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Too far to care

Posted on September 28, 2011 by ChrisB

The Royal Dutch/Shell company’s treatment of the Ogani people in the Niger Delta was nothing short of taking advantage of a disfranchised people. In some ways it reminded me of the Nike case because the government and the company both … Continue reading →

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The Saro-Wiwa Case

Posted on September 27, 2011 by katiebaum13

The people of Ogoniland were greatly impacted by the one hundred oil wells (ninety-six of them belonging to Shell).  The land experienced many oil leaks from the pipelines, and the people were left to live with the persistent flaring of … Continue reading →

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Social Responsibility of Shell

Posted on September 27, 2011 by jwhite17

The thing that stuck out to me while reading the Shell case was the idea of the social responsibility of Shell, and how it played out in the stance of the company towards the Saro-Wiwa trial. The stance of Shell … Continue reading →

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Fail to develop Nigeria

Posted on September 21, 2011 by mcrawford

The Nigerian government is so consumed with the exploration and production of oil it is forcing its country to fail in other developmental aspects. In order for an economy to grow it cannot only be reliant on one source of … Continue reading →

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