Global Business and Ethics University of Phoenix Organizational Ethics and Social Responsibility MGT216 October 2nd 2010 Global Business and Ethics Business practices vary from one country to another based on the culture of origin. Understanding a country’s culture, society, and hierarchy allows business practices to run more smoothly while preventing unethical circumstances. Training allows expatriate managers to communicate in foreign languages whereas not implementing selective
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FINAL PAPER –BUSINESS ETHICS- WIKILEAKS: Heroes or villains? Present a critical assessment. INTRODUCTION: Wikileaks is an international, online, non profitable organization, which publishes secret information, new leaks, political, social and military reality analysis (that can be hide), and classified media from anonymous sources for protecting them. They work for the protection of the freedom of expression and its diffusion through the media, and improve History of everyone and the right
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organization individuals are faced with ethical dilemmas quite often. The different ways individuals come to decisions can impact an organization greatly. I will examine how personal differences and preferences can impact organizational ethics and how organizational policies and procedures can impact ethics. I will also discuss the case from the back of the text “How Personal Can Ethics Get?”, where an employee named Valerie was faced with many different ethical dilemmas. I will give my recommendation
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and Organizational Behavior BUS 520 Strayer University October 17, 2011 Abstract In this paper, I will discuss the ethical behavior of Valerie, who takes orders and Waters the man in charge. An examination of preferences and differences, due to a switch in procedures, that have lead to violations of company polices and leadership mistrust. In disclosing the dilemmas and stressors that Valerie faced, I will suggest what my actions would be if in her shoes. Finally reflecting on the behavior
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of the Literature Concerning Ethical Leadership in Organizations Kelly Monahan Regent University The following article explores the literature regarding the topic of ethical leadership. Thirty-eight articles were identified that are written by authors who focused on four main topics. These topics are the definition of ethical leadership, the personal integrity and morality of a leader, how a leader ethically influences followers, and current challenges facing ethical leaders. These four topics are
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management of the business. Similarly, more pressure often comes from the surrounding people such as the employees, suppliers, competitors or even the surrounding community. Stakeholder and shareholder theories have been discussed intensely with each being viewed and exhibited as having both its merits and demerits. While some argue that the stakeholder theory is crucial in management, others fiercely content the notion. The supporters of shareholder theory argue that a business’ primary objective
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investigate the ethical treatment of shareholders and workers in a traditional, capitalist corporation; The Ford Motor Company and compare and contrast the findings with the treatment of these stakeholders in the Mondragon Cooperative Corporation. The structure of this essay will be as follows; firstly the fundamental differences between the two contrasting organisations will be examined and how these differences impact the ethical treatment of the relevant stakeholders; secondly, the ethical treatment
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Q1. Briefly describe the dilemma presented in this case study. Who are the key players and what are some of the antecedents that have led to the present problem? In today’s workplace communication is key, collaboration crucial and teamwork a top management buzzword. These facets encourage knowledge sharing, co‐operation and a joint sense of purpose. However, such an increase in interpersonal relationships too often creates an unwanted side effect: conflict.
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In the simulation Addressing International Legal and Ethical Issues Gentura broke the contract with CadMex when they began distributing ViroBlast. CadMex legally had much at stake when Gentura decided to sell ViroBlast at a subsidized price to anyone with the ability to afford it. From these transactions CadMex stands to lose large amounts of money. If CadMex stopped Gentura from selling the ViroBlast the ethical dilemma that arises is that innocent lives could be lost. After
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exploratory procedures outlined with constructs defined. Sample unit clearly described along with sampling methodology. And also data collection procedures selected and designed. (Cooper, & Schindler, 2011, p. 13) 4. For the manager to ensure high ethical standards applied, there should be safeguards put in place to protect the study participants, organizations clients and researchers. Recommendations should not exceed the scope of the study. And the study’s methodology and limitation section
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