Business Ethics Across Cultures
Business Ethics Across Cultures Article Review
Berry C. Miller
Organizational Ethics and Social Responsibility (Axia)/XMGT216
July 11, 2010
Frank Czarny
Business Ethics Across Cultures Article Review
Managers and leaders of companies conducting business internationally face many ethical and moral issues. When companies conduct business with other nations many dilemmas may occur because of ignorance of the other nation’s customs and beliefs. Understanding the customs and beliefs of countries will improve the relationship between the individuals and teams conducting business. The best way to ensure improved success is to have the most experienced team members conducting the business with the other nation’s most experienced personnel. This ensures the business relationship will flow smoothly and will be more productive without insulting each nation. Managers must rely on the strengths of their company and know what the best method to conduct business is and how to obtain the most out of the work performed. All companies that conduct international business make every effort to minimize ethical and moral issues.
Convergence and Divergence in International Business Ethics National groups or companies are made of different multilevel functions consisting of unique ethical positions. Two types of theory conditions exist: norm and degree community inclusion that determines convergence instead of divergence as it relates to ethical viewpoints (Bailey & Spicer, 2007). Russian and American survey results demonstrate comparable systems as both nations relate to ethical situations. Although Russian and American differences were evident in the past, the ethical reactions were similar. Throughout the business process each country must make all efforts to work together for the best of their nation. Local social beliefs seem to influence the manner in which decisions are made and implemented. Different ways of conducting business while implementing
Berry C. Miller
Organizational Ethics and Social Responsibility (Axia)/XMGT216
July 11, 2010
Frank Czarny
Business Ethics Across Cultures Article Review
Managers and leaders of companies conducting business internationally face many ethical and moral issues. When companies conduct business with other nations many dilemmas may occur because of ignorance of the other nation’s customs and beliefs. Understanding the customs and beliefs of countries will improve the relationship between the individuals and teams conducting business. The best way to ensure improved success is to have the most experienced team members conducting the business with the other nation’s most experienced personnel. This ensures the business relationship will flow smoothly and will be more productive without insulting each nation. Managers must rely on the strengths of their company and know what the best method to conduct business is and how to obtain the most out of the work performed. All companies that conduct international business make every effort to minimize ethical and moral issues.
Convergence and Divergence in International Business Ethics National groups or companies are made of different multilevel functions consisting of unique ethical positions. Two types of theory conditions exist: norm and degree community inclusion that determines convergence instead of divergence as it relates to ethical viewpoints (Bailey & Spicer, 2007). Russian and American survey results demonstrate comparable systems as both nations relate to ethical situations. Although Russian and American differences were evident in the past, the ethical reactions were similar. Throughout the business process each country must make all efforts to work together for the best of their nation. Local social beliefs seem to influence the manner in which decisions are made and implemented. Different ways of conducting business while implementing
References: Bailey, W., & Spicer, A. (2007). When Does National Identity Matter? Convergence and Divergence in International Business Ethics. Academy of Management Journal, 50(6), 1462-1480. Retrieved July 10, 2010 from Business Source Complete database. Chandler, J., & Graham, J. (2010). Relationship-Oriented Cultures, Corruption, and International Marketing Success. Journal of Business Ethics, 92(2), 251-267. doi:10.1007/s10551-009-0152-7. Retrieved July 11, 2010 from Business Source Complete database.