Chapter 10 IHRM TRENDS and FUTURE CHALLENGES

“There are principles of right and wrong which transcend cultural boundaries”

• Ethical Relativism

• Ethical Absolutism

• Ethical Universalism

• Existentialist Ethics

____is paying agents to do things inconsistent with the purpose of their position or office so as to obtain an unfair advantage

• Embezzlement

• Scamming

• Lobbying

• Bribery

What makes ethical issues bigger in international businesses?

• Legal differences only

• Varied global environment

• Economic factors primarily

• Focus on global performance

To avoid the temptation to cut ‘ethical corners’, the HR department should do___

(Select all correct answers)

• Set Realistic Performance Goals

• Regular Home Visits Planning

• Encourage Bribery to Superiors

• Ethics Training and Culture Building

Globalization has increased the scale and importance of NGOs.

• Right

• False

MNE corporate risk areas include___

(Select all correct answers)

• In-facility security

• Out-of-facility fire and travel risks

• Industrial espionage

• Cyber-terrorism

The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act​ (FCPA) governs​ ___ in the United States and has stepped up enforcement.

• Bribery

• Bravery

• Bilberry

• Bionergy

“when in Rome, one should do what one would do at home, regardless of what the Romans do”.

• Ethical Relativism

• Ethical Absolutism

• Ethical Universalism

• Existentialist Ethics

In international business, without a global law-making group, it's hard to apply ethics. What key things help improve this?

(Select all correct answers)

• Regulation

• The development of international accords

• Education

• Training programs

Birbery = "Facilitating" or "Grease" payment

• Right

• False