Discussions
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Business Ethics

Read the article, .forbes.com/sites/connorconnect/2014/03/25/business-ethics-in-asia-lost-in-translation/”>Business Ethics in Asia: Lost in Translation?

Based on the information presented in the article, consider
business ethics in the global environment. Explain the similarities and
differences between ethics in the United States and in a global market
such as Asia. Describe how you will establish a code of ethics for the
global marketplace. What would be different and the same as an American
code of ethics? A situation arises that offends the foreign culture;
what steps might you take to rectify the situation and improve the
reputation of your organization?

Cite the textbook, Kent, and a third source when responding to this question.

Ensure that you respond to at least two students.Effective Business Ethics Programs
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Examine a code of ethics from an organization of your choice.
Research Tip: Organizations often make their business
ethics programs, codes of ethics, or codes of conduct public on their
websites. Be sure to include a link to your chosen organizations
business code of ethics in your post.
Consider the following:
Why might this organization need a code of ethics?Which elements of effective business ethics systems, as
described in your text, are utilized in your chosen organizations
program?How does your chosen companys code of ethics minimize risk? What does the organizations code of ethics say about the organizational culture?
Be sure to reference your textbook and at least one article
or scholarly source to support your findings. Include the link to your
chosen organizations business ethics program.
Guided Response:
Review several of your classmates postings. Respond to at
least two classmates by reviewing their chosen organizations business
ethics program and offering your thoughts regarding its level of
effectiveness. Be sure to support your position with evidence from the
text or other external scholarly sources.
Watch the video:
Examine a code of ethics from an organization of your choice. Research Tip: Organizations often make their business
ethics programs, codes of ethics, or codes of conduct public on their
websites. Be sure to include a link to your chosen organizations
business code of ethics in your post.Consider the following:Be sure to reference your textbook and at least one article
or scholarly source to support your findings. Include the link to your
chosen organizations business ethics program. Guided Response:
Review several of your classmates postings. Respond to at
least two classmates by reviewing their chosen organizations business
ethics program and offering your thoughts regarding its level of
effectiveness. Be sure to support your position with evidence from the
text or other external scholarly sources.