TiVo Had Been Shifting Its Business Away from Hardware Toward

question 62

Short Answer

TiVo had been shifting its business away from hardware toward licensing software to cable firms when it was required by TV guide firm, ________________ (which renamed itself with the better-known TiVo name after the acquisition).

Identify the components of the triple bottom line in assessing organizational performance.

Explain the role and perception of whistleblowers in promoting ethical behavior within organizations.

Differentiate between economic, legal, ethical, and discretionary responsibilities of organizations.

Evaluate the impact of corporate actions on stakeholders and the broader society.

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Definitions:

Constructive Dismissal

Unilaterally demoting or changing the duties of an employee, contrary to what was agreed to in the employment contract; conduct that essentially terminates a pre-existing contractual relationship, which could be treated as dismissal.

Employment Law

The branch of law that deals with the rights and duties between employers and workers.

Independent Contractor

A person or entity contracted to perform work for—yet not employed by—another entity, retaining control over how the work is executed.

Essential Part

A component or aspect of something that is fundamental to its function, nature, or structure.