Global Ethical

Challenges

-Udhaya Bhuvanesh
 Global Ethical Challenges

Organizations operating on a global basis often face particularly

tough ethical challenges because of various cultural, political,
economic, technological, and market factors. The greater the
complexity of the environment, the greater the potential for ethical
problems and misunderstandings for global organizations.
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Challenges faced

Hiring local labor

Creating new jobs

Co-venturing with local entrepreneurs and companies

Attracting local capital to projects

Providing for and enhancing technology transfer

Developing particular industry sectors

Providing business learning and skills

Increasing industrial output and productivity

Helping decrease the country’s debt and improve its balance of payments and standard of
living.
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Solving Ethical Issues

1. Talk about the importance of ethics.

2. Keep employees adequately informed about issues that impact

them.

3. Uphold promises and commitments to employees and

stakeholders.

4. Acknowledge and reward ethical conduct.

5. Hold accountable those who violate standards, especially leaders.

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Examples of Ethical Issues

Unethical Leadership. Having a personal issue with your boss is

one thing, but reporting to a person who is behaving unethically is
another. ...

Toxic Workplace Culture. ...

Discrimination and Harassment. ...

Unrealistic and Conflicting Goals. ...

Questionable Use of Company Technology.