Foxconn Technology Group (B)

Posted: 5 Feb 2012

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Robert G. Eccles

University of Oxford - Said Business School

George Serafeim

Harvard Business School

Beiting Cheng

Harvard University - Harvard Business School

Date Written: February 1, 2011

Abstract

The case describes the challenges that Foxconn faced after a series of suicides took place at its plants. The response of Foxconn's management is presented and the associated implications for Foxconn's stock price are discussed.

Learning Objective: The relationships between human capital morale and engagement, firm profitability, capital market pressures, and supply chain responsibility.

Suggested Citation

Eccles, Robert G. and Serafeim, George and Cheng, Beiting, Foxconn Technology Group (B) (February 1, 2011). Harvard Business School Accounting & Management Unit Case No. 112-058, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1998113

Robert G. Eccles (Contact Author)

University of Oxford - Said Business School ( email )

Park End Street
Oxford, OX1 1HP
Great Britain

George Serafeim

Harvard Business School ( email )

Boston, MA 02163
United States

HOME PAGE: http://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/profile.aspx?facId=15705

Beiting Cheng

Harvard University - Harvard Business School ( email )

Soldiers Field Road
Morgan 270C
Boston, MA 02163
United States

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