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Google & the Nimbus Protests: A Governance Challenge

Sunil Khandbahale, Sachin Pachorkar

商品編號:W42474
出版日期:2025/05/05
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商品主題:General Management/Strategy; Organizational Behaviour/Leadership
商品類型:Case (Pub Mat)
涵蓋議題:corporate governance;leadership in crisis;business ethics;stakeholder engagement;workplace culture;corporate communication;ethical leadership;strategic management;organizational behavior;crisis management;employee activism;ethical decision-making;corporate responsibility;workplace dissent;tech industry ethics;human rights in business;governance and ethics;leadership strategy;transparency and accountability;ethical workplace culture.
難易度:4 - Undergraduate/MBA
內容長度:11 頁
地域:Canada; India; United Kingdom; United States
產業:Information; Media & Telecommunications
事件年度:2024

In April 2024, Google LLC (Google), headquartered in Mountain View, California, found itself grappling with a complex dilemma related to Project Nimbus, a US$1.2 billion contract to provide cloud services for the Israeli government. Google faced mounting internal opposition from employees who raised concerns about the potential use of its technology in military applications. This internal unrest was part of a broader movement within the company, advocating for ethical practices and challenging the alignment between business objectives and human rights considerations. As protests intensified and some employees faced termination for their participation, the company’s leadership was forced to reconsider its position. The stakes were high: Google had to balance its pursuit of business growth and strategic partnerships with the desire to uphold its corporate values and address employee dissent. Google’s chief executive officer and his leadership team had to determine how best to respond to this conflict. Should the company prioritize its business objectives or address the ethical concerns raised by its employees? Or should Google find a middle ground that might satisfy both sides?

教學手冊:Google & the Nimbus Protests: A Governance Challenge - Teaching Note
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