Business Ethics and Globalization Checkpoint
Robbie Cartwright
Organizational Ethics and Social Responsibility XMGT/216
February 24, 2012
Jeoffrey Bispham

Business Ethics and Globalization Checkpoint
The globalization of business has presented various ethical issues. For example, there is more interaction between the people from different cultural backgrounds. In addition, the need for adequate support and cross-cultural training with clear guidance about goals and expectations associated with the overseas jobs is vital to the success of the expatriate manager (Trevino, 2007).
Ethical issues, such as dealing with payoffs and bribes, child labor, or worker safety can be different in other countries. The expatriate manager or employee must be trained in the workings of the cultural and governmental beliefs and laws. Child labor may be an ethical issue in America, but is allowed in another country. At the same time, business negotiations based upon bribes and gifts might be allowed and encouraged in yet another country. The manager must understand and recognize that perceived similarity can cause failure because of the lack of preparation for the cultural differences (Trevino, 2007).
Being familiar with the culture and the study of the target country’s governmental structure can enable the expatriate manager’s development of effective ethical codes and guidelines.

References
Trevino, L. &. (2007). Managing for Ethical Conduct in a Global Business Environment. In Managing Business Ethics: Straight Talk About How To Do It Right (4th ed.) (pp. 356,357). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
Trevino, L. &. (2007). Managing for Ethical Conduct in a Global Business Environment. In Managing Business Ethics: Straight Talk About How To Do It Right (4th ed.) (pp. 362-369). Hoboken, NJ: