Chapter4EthicsinInternational Business
Chapter 4 Ethics in International Business
LearningObjectivesBe familiar with the ethical issues faced bytheinternationalbusinessesRecognizeanethical dilemma.Discuss the cause of unethical behavior bymanagers4-2
4-2 Learning Objectives ❖Be familiar with the ethical issues faced by the international businesses ❖ Recognize an ethical dilemma. ❖ Discuss the cause of unethical behavior by managers
4.1EthicalIssuesInInternationalBusinessThemost commonethical issues in businessinvolve:（雇佣实务）employmentpracticeshumanrights（人权）environmentalregulations（环境标准）Corruption（腐败）themoralobligation（道德义务）4-3
4-3 4. 1Ethical Issues In International Business The most common ethical issues in business involve: ❖employment practices （雇佣实务） ❖human rights（人权） ❖environmental regulations（环境标准） ❖Corruption（腐败） ❖the moral obligation （道德义务）
EmploymentPracticesIf work conditions in a host nationare clearlyinferiorto those in a multinational's homenation,should companiesapplyhomecountrystandardshostcountrystandardssomethinginbetween4-4
4-4 Employment Practices If work conditions in a host nation are clearly inferior to those in a multinational’s home nation, should companies apply: ❖home country standards ❖host country standards ❖something in between
Human Rightslndevelopedcountries,basichumanrights such as freedom of association,freedomof speech,freedomofassemblyandfreedomof movement,aretaken forgrantedInothercountries,theserightsmaynotexist4-5
4-5 Human Rights ❖In developed countries, basic human rights such as freedom of association, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, and freedom of movement, are taken for granted ❖In other countries, these rights may not exist