ETH316 Ethics and Social Responsibility Week 5 DQ

Gordon Brown: Global Ethic vs. national interest

Watch "Gordon Brown: Global Ethic vs. national interest."

Auret van Heerden: Making Global Labor Fair

Watch "Auret van Heerden: Making Global Labor Fair."

You Decide: International Business Ethics Exporting Jobs

Review "You Decide: International Business Ethics: Exporting Jobs" and answer the discussion question: 

• What are the ethical dilemmas surrounding outsourcing?

Week Five "Big Picture" Exercise

What are the potential implications of globalization without consideration of the cultural differences on ethical issues? Cite a specific example, or examples, by identifying a cultural practice that is considered acceptable in one country but is not acceptable in another. What are some cultural considerations that affect the resulting ethical perspectives in differing cultures?