Executive Viewpoint on Geopolitics: Paris Watts‑Stanfield, Chief Audit Executive of Alcoa Cover Image

Executive Viewpoint on Geopolitics: Paris Watts‑Stanfield, Chief Audit Executive of Alcoa
Executive Viewpoint on Geopolitics: Paris Watts‑Stanfield, Chief Audit Executive of Alcoa

Author(s): Mark MUNOZ
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Political Theory
Published by: Uniwersytet Ignatianum w Krakowie
Keywords: geopolitics;international management;geopolitical management

Summary/Abstract: The contemporary geopolitical environment has posed new challenges and opportunities for business organizations worldwide. With increasing international economic alignments and political conflict, organizations need to manage innovative methodologies. These operational changes have an impact on the practice business and politics worldwide. With the intent of highlighting a real world case in geopolitical management, Professor Mark Munoz of Millikin University and undergraduate student Malcolm J. Branch interviewed Paris Watts-Stanfield, Chief Audit Executive of Alcoa. Alcoa is a global leader in lightweight metals technology, engineering and manufacturing. Based in Pennsylvania, USA, the company has been in operation for over 125 years and has been a pioneer in the aluminium industry. The firm has over 60,000 employees in 30 countries. The interview captures the geopolitical mindset of one of the firm’s key executives.

  • Issue Year: 5/2014
  • Issue No: 13
  • Page Range: 147-153
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: English