Why an international code of ethics would be good for business
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Conftct Why an international code of business ethics would be good for business
My XanEdu Journal of Business Ethics; Dordrecht; Jan 1998; Larry R SmeltzerMarianne M Jennings Source (subtitle): JBE
Volume: 17
Issue: I
Start Page: 5766
ISSN: 01674544
Subject Terms: International Business ethics Codes Culture Social life & customs Studies Culture Business ethics
Classification Codes: 9180: International 2410: Social responsibility 9130: Experimentalltheoretical treatment 1200: Social policy
Abstract:
Many international business training programs present a viewpoint of cultural relativism that encourages business people to adapt to the host country 's culture.
This paper presents an argument that cultural relativism is not always appropriate for business ethics; rather, a code of conduct must be adapted which presents guidelines for core ethical business conduct across cultures. Both moral and economic evidence is provided to support the argument for a universal code of ethics. Also, four steps are presented that will help ensure that company ethical standards are followed internationally. Full Text:
Copyright Kluwer Academic Publishers Group Jan 1998 [Headnotel ABSTRACT. Many international business training programs present a viewpoint of cultural relativism that encourages business people to adapt to the host country 's culture. This paper presents an argument that cultural relativism is not always appropriate for business ethics; rather, a code of conduct must be adapted which presents guidelines for core ethical business conduct across cultures. Both moral and economic evidence is provided to support the argument for a universal code of ethics. Also, four steps are presented that will help ensure that company ethical standards are followed internationally. Introduction In many executive training seminars for international
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Conftct Why an international code of business ethics would be good for business
My XanEdu Journal of Business Ethics; Dordrecht; Jan 1998; Larry R SmeltzerMarianne M Jennings Source (subtitle): JBE
Volume: 17
Issue: I
Start Page: 5766
ISSN: 01674544
Subject Terms: International Business ethics Codes Culture Social life & customs Studies Culture Business ethics
Classification Codes: 9180: International 2410: Social responsibility 9130: Experimentalltheoretical treatment 1200: Social policy
Abstract:
Many international business training programs present a viewpoint of cultural relativism that encourages business people to adapt to the host country 's culture.
This paper presents an argument that cultural relativism is not always appropriate for business ethics; rather, a code of conduct must be adapted which presents guidelines for core ethical business conduct across cultures. Both moral and economic evidence is provided to support the argument for a universal code of ethics. Also, four steps are presented that will help ensure that company ethical standards are followed internationally. Full Text:
Copyright Kluwer Academic Publishers Group Jan 1998 [Headnotel ABSTRACT. Many international business training programs present a viewpoint of cultural relativism that encourages business people to adapt to the host country 's culture. This paper presents an argument that cultural relativism is not always appropriate for business ethics; rather, a code of conduct must be adapted which presents guidelines for core ethical business conduct across cultures. Both moral and economic evidence is provided to support the argument for a universal code of ethics. Also, four steps are presented that will help ensure that company ethical standards are followed internationally. Introduction In many executive training seminars for international
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