IBM and Google, Accounting Assignment Homework Help

Week 8-2 discussion question.

All work must be 100% original and references must be included. Also both bullets must be answered. No cover page needed. Thank you.

“IBM and Google” Please respond to the following:

Explain whether or not you agree with IBM’s cost-reduction decisions regarding both the pension plan overtime for employees and the acquisition of a competitor to protect IBM’s competitive position in the mainframe business. Examine how IBM’s actions contradict its value statement.
Support or critique Google’s actions, as identified in the situations within the case study. Discuss the impact of Google’s actions on its reputation as an ethical and socially responsible firm.