Target Under Fire: An Ethical Dilemma in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
商品編號:W47764
出版日期:2026/03/05
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商品主題:General Management/Strategy; Human Resource Management
商品類型:Case (Pub Mat)
涵蓋議題:ethics;dei;stakeholder management;diversity
難易度:4 - Undergraduate/MBA
內容長度:13 頁
地域:United States
產業:Other Services
事件年度:2025
In the wake of heightened political polarization in the United States, Target faced backlash over rolling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) commitments. The retailer had long positioned itself as an inclusive brand, supporting LGBTQ+ initiatives, diverse suppliers, and workplace equity programs. However, the rollback sparked strong sentiment, with rising political criticism, calls for boycotts, and concerns from some investors, creating a dilemma for Target: whether to honour its long-standing DEI commitments and reinforce authenticity and trust, but risking short-term financial losses and political backlash, or continue with the truncated DEI policies, aligning its culture with increasing regulatory norms but risking lost trust and further damage to its reputation among stakeholders.
教學手冊:Target Under Fire: An Ethical Dilemma in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Teaching Note
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