In 2001, Dr. Brian Brink, Senior Vice President of Anglo American, the massive South African mining conglomerate, and discussed how to counter the ravages that extremely high rates of HIV / AIDS took British forces and overall performance. According to the best estimates of the company, 21% of the labor force Anglo American was HIV-positive in 2001. In particular, Dr. Brink discusses the advantages of adding a potentially costly antiretroviral components to the existing HIV / AIDS. Looks at the economic impact of HIV / AIDS in British labor; considers strategic, cost / benefit, and corporate social responsibility involved in providing antiretroviral drug program for employees; contrasts Anglo programs with its main competitors, and considers the financial, implementation, and political problems associated with the launch of antiretroviral. "Hide
by Joel Podolny, Kanika Bahl, John Newsom Source: Stanford Graduate School of Business 30 pages. Publication Date: February 1, 2002. Prod. #: IB30A-PDF-ENG
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