The document summarizes the key points of the article "Values in Tension: Ethics Away from Home" by Thomas Donaldson. It discusses two approaches to dealing with ethical dilemmas abroad - cultural relativism and ethical imperialism. However, Donaldson proposes following three core principles instead: respect for core human values, respect for local traditions, and understanding that context matters. He provides examples of core human values like human dignity, basic rights, and good citizenship. The document also discusses how companies can establish codes of conduct and reward ethical behavior to operate ethically abroad while respecting different cultures.
Fiji Water has faced criticism over its environmental impact and accusations of greenwashing. It sources water from Fiji and ships it long distances to markets in the US, requiring significant fossil fuel use. While Fiji Water promotes carbon offset and reforestation programs, activists argue its core business of long-distance water transport is environmentally unfriendly. Fiji Water argues it makes significant economic and social contributions to Fiji through jobs and taxes, though critics note it enjoyed tax holidays and questions remain around revenue sharing. There are arguments on both sides about Fiji Water's social and environmental performance.
Harley-Davidson has been a staple of American culture for over 100 years. While it struggled in the 1970s and 1980s, investments in new models and production efficiencies led to strong growth. However, the recession negatively impacted the heavyweight motorcycle industry. Currently, Harley-Davidson has over 50% of the North American market but faces challenges expanding abroad and attracting younger riders. It relies on its strong brand image and loyal customer base but will need to adapt to changing demographics and markets.
The 2009 strategic alliance between Chrysler and Fiat provided both companies opportunities to address weaknesses. Chrysler gained access to Fiat's fuel efficient vehicle platforms and technology to comply with its government bailout conditions, while Fiat gained entry into the lucrative North American market. However, challenges integrating the corporate cultures and brands exist. The alliance allowed both companies to survive the economic crisis but synergies have been slow to realize. Fiat has continued restructuring in Europe with job cuts due to financial losses while Chrysler's new Dart model from the alliance has struggled with slow sales.
The document analyzes the global soft drink industry using Porter's Five Forces model. It discusses the high level of rivalry between Coca-Cola and Pepsi, who together control 74.8% of the market. The threat of substitutes is also high given the many alternative beverage options. The document recommends that in India, Coca-Cola should develop its strategy to tap into the large rural market, pursue consolidation opportunities, and develop "nutritious" beverages to address health concerns.
Dell is one of the most popular computer hardware companies globally. It entered the Chinese market in 1995 through exports and established local manufacturing plants in 1998 due to China's lower production costs. Dell captured market share in China by offering customized computers at low costs. However, Dell's focus on corporate customers limited its relationships with educational institutions, which affected its success in China as students are also important customers. Dell has utilized various strategies like direct sales, building computers based on customer specifications, and partnerships to achieve leadership in the PC industry.
Ducati has built its brand image as the sports bike manufacturer. Ducati has captured a huge portion of the market in all four categories of the sports bike. They concentrate on dominating a niche Performance-driven motorcycles, lighter frame, forward-leaning eat position, significant handling capabilities, on the other hand, luxury of comfort is sacrificed. However, in the current business situation, Ducati is facing a high competition from its rival bike manufacturers in heavy and cursing bike categories. Customer’s perception regarding repeat acquiring a bike from the same manufacturer has changed since 2000. “Exhibit 16” shows that customers of Harley-Davidson and BMW are more interested in buying bikes from them repeatedly, which is increasing the competition for Ducati to retain its current customers. Ducati is showing a steady growth and profits in its relevant market, but it is not enough to sustain in the industry for a longer period. Hence, the main issues are potential stagnant growth for the company. Should Ducati enter the cruiser market? Will entering the cruiser segment, and broadening Ducati's traditional niche, help them sustain the profitable growth of the organization?
London Business School has written the case study on growth mindset by Satya Nadella and how he revolutionized the Microsoft and turned around the culture of organization is expressed in case study. We have tried to convert this case study in small power point presentation to share gist of it.
IDEO Product Development Presentation Team 4_FinalKaren He
IDEO uses design thinking methodology and prototyping to create user-friendly products. It helped develop the Palm Pilot and later the slimmer Palm V. When asked to work on the Handspring Visor, a proposed competitor, IDEO initially considered declining due to brand issues but ultimately accepted and launched the Visor in 1999, though it had design flaws. This case examines IDEO's process versus traditional project management and differences between the Palm V and Visor projects.
Fiji Water has faced criticism over its environmental impact and accusations of greenwashing. It sources water from Fiji and ships it long distances to markets in the US, requiring significant fossil fuel use. While Fiji Water promotes carbon offset and reforestation programs, activists argue its core business of long-distance water transport is environmentally unfriendly. Fiji Water argues it makes significant economic and social contributions to Fiji through jobs and taxes, though critics note it enjoyed tax holidays and questions remain around revenue sharing. There are arguments on both sides about Fiji Water's social and environmental performance.
Harley-Davidson has been a staple of American culture for over 100 years. While it struggled in the 1970s and 1980s, investments in new models and production efficiencies led to strong growth. However, the recession negatively impacted the heavyweight motorcycle industry. Currently, Harley-Davidson has over 50% of the North American market but faces challenges expanding abroad and attracting younger riders. It relies on its strong brand image and loyal customer base but will need to adapt to changing demographics and markets.
The 2009 strategic alliance between Chrysler and Fiat provided both companies opportunities to address weaknesses. Chrysler gained access to Fiat's fuel efficient vehicle platforms and technology to comply with its government bailout conditions, while Fiat gained entry into the lucrative North American market. However, challenges integrating the corporate cultures and brands exist. The alliance allowed both companies to survive the economic crisis but synergies have been slow to realize. Fiat has continued restructuring in Europe with job cuts due to financial losses while Chrysler's new Dart model from the alliance has struggled with slow sales.
The document analyzes the global soft drink industry using Porter's Five Forces model. It discusses the high level of rivalry between Coca-Cola and Pepsi, who together control 74.8% of the market. The threat of substitutes is also high given the many alternative beverage options. The document recommends that in India, Coca-Cola should develop its strategy to tap into the large rural market, pursue consolidation opportunities, and develop "nutritious" beverages to address health concerns.
Dell is one of the most popular computer hardware companies globally. It entered the Chinese market in 1995 through exports and established local manufacturing plants in 1998 due to China's lower production costs. Dell captured market share in China by offering customized computers at low costs. However, Dell's focus on corporate customers limited its relationships with educational institutions, which affected its success in China as students are also important customers. Dell has utilized various strategies like direct sales, building computers based on customer specifications, and partnerships to achieve leadership in the PC industry.
Ducati has built its brand image as the sports bike manufacturer. Ducati has captured a huge portion of the market in all four categories of the sports bike. They concentrate on dominating a niche Performance-driven motorcycles, lighter frame, forward-leaning eat position, significant handling capabilities, on the other hand, luxury of comfort is sacrificed. However, in the current business situation, Ducati is facing a high competition from its rival bike manufacturers in heavy and cursing bike categories. Customer’s perception regarding repeat acquiring a bike from the same manufacturer has changed since 2000. “Exhibit 16” shows that customers of Harley-Davidson and BMW are more interested in buying bikes from them repeatedly, which is increasing the competition for Ducati to retain its current customers. Ducati is showing a steady growth and profits in its relevant market, but it is not enough to sustain in the industry for a longer period. Hence, the main issues are potential stagnant growth for the company. Should Ducati enter the cruiser market? Will entering the cruiser segment, and broadening Ducati's traditional niche, help them sustain the profitable growth of the organization?
London Business School has written the case study on growth mindset by Satya Nadella and how he revolutionized the Microsoft and turned around the culture of organization is expressed in case study. We have tried to convert this case study in small power point presentation to share gist of it.
IDEO Product Development Presentation Team 4_FinalKaren He
IDEO uses design thinking methodology and prototyping to create user-friendly products. It helped develop the Palm Pilot and later the slimmer Palm V. When asked to work on the Handspring Visor, a proposed competitor, IDEO initially considered declining due to brand issues but ultimately accepted and launched the Visor in 1999, though it had design flaws. This case examines IDEO's process versus traditional project management and differences between the Palm V and Visor projects.
Mr. Lopez analyzed several studies to understand the laptop market in China and determine which consumer segments to target. A customer interview study identified three key identities of Chinese laptop consumers: seeing brands as self-expression, relying on others for purchase advice, and having different feature priorities. Two additional studies, CLUES and COMPASS, identified similar consumer segments. While CLUES and the interviews showed redundancy, COMPASS provided complementary information. By comparing the studies, Mr. Lopez learned family/unfussy users and fashion-oriented segments were most promising for Sony VAIO due to cultural values and high purchase intent.
This presentation illustrates the analysis of Harley-Davidson's competitive strategy. It is based on the case from Grant, R., 2010. Contemporary Strategy Analysis. 7th edition, pp. 636-654
Kodak's 2004 strategy under CEO Daniel Carp had four pillars: 1) Slowly exiting the traditional film business, 2) Leading in distributed digital output like printing, 3) Growing the digital camera business, and 4) Expanding digital imaging services. However, this strategy failed because Kodak's core competencies in film became rigidities as the market shifted digital, they lacked market research, and were late entrants to digital photography. Under new CEO Antonio Perez, Kodak's current strategy focuses on outsourcing manufacturing, investing heavily in digital technologies, building a printer ink business, aggressive patent litigation, and brand licensing.
The document analyzes the motorcycle industry and Ducati's position within it, discussing key segments, customers, technology, manufacturing, distribution channels, and competitors like Harley Davidson. It describes Ducati's turnaround under new leadership, focusing on improving products, engineering, and branding to grow market share beyond ultra-high performance bikes. Finally, it considers whether Ducati should expand into new segments like cruisers or maintain focus on its core high-performance brand and customers.
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The document discusses Aldi, a discount grocery store chain. It provides a SWOT analysis, noting Aldi's strengths are affordable prices and strong operations in Germany. Weaknesses include limited shopping experience and perception as cheap. Opportunities exist in developing markets and increased marketing. Threats include competition from established brands. Aldi operates with private label brands, rigorous quality control, and efficient stores between 8,000-15,000 square feet. It strategically selects locations near competitors like Walmart to siphon customers.
Presentation based on Harvard Business Review article: "What is Disruptive Innovation?", by Clayton M. Cristensen, Michael E. Raynor, and Rory McDonald – December, 2015 issue.
The theory of disruptive Innovation was introduced in the article: "Disruptive Technologies: Catching the Wave", by Joseph L. Bower and Clayton M. Christensen from the HBR january–february 1995 issue.
A presentation on NORA or namely Non Obvious Relationship Awareness profiling software. This presentation goes into scenario basis profiling system that NORA does and gives a peak into NORA
Hewlett Packard Corporation was founded in 1939 by Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard in a garage in Palo Alto, California. HP produces personal computing devices, enterprise servers, storage devices, and printers and imaging products. The document analyzes HP's strategy using various frameworks including SWOT analysis, BCG matrix, IE matrix, and QSPM to recommend the strategic option of horizontal integration for HP to pursue based on its strengths in a rapidly growing market.
The document provides background information on Crown Cork & Seal in 1989. It discusses the metal container industry structure, trends towards in-house manufacturing, plastics, glass, and aluminum cans. It also profiles Crown Cork & Seal's history, challenges under new leadership, competitors, and recommendations for entering plastics and acquiring Continental Can. Analysis includes a SWOT analysis, 5 forces analysis, value chain analysis, and corporate, business, and functional strategies.
The document discusses Dell's direct sales model and competitive strategy. It summarizes Dell's history and growth founded on direct sales to customers. It analyzes Dell's competitors who struggled to copy the direct model. The document also reviews Dell's market share, competitive strengths, and provides recommendations to expand products, markets, and diversify through acquisitions for long-term growth.
Monetización y Gobierno del Dato: Hacia una Cultura Data Driven en la empresa ClubCDOSpain
Ebook resumen de la segunda reunión del Club de Chief Data Officers Spain, el espacio de networking de los CDOs
en España.
Se incluye tanto la visión general del Club respecto a las
tendencias y retos del rol del Chief Data Officer, así como reflexiones específicas, atribuidas a miembros concretos del Club que han participado en las mesas redondas
de Gobierno del Dato y de Machine
Learning que se desarrollaron en la segunda
reunión del Club de CDOs, celebrada el
21 de marzo.
This document provides an overview of Ducati as a case study. It includes a company snapshot outlining Ducati's brand recognition and competitive position. A SWOT analysis identifies strengths such as market segmentation and barriers to entry, as well as weaknesses like poor management and manufacturing bottlenecks. The benefits and costs for the seller, as well as potential turnaround methods focusing on branding, sales, and working capital management are discussed. Estimates for presale forecasts and valuation are also presented.
The document discusses 5 case studies of how a large bank used big data and Hadoop to address various business challenges:
1. Customer Risk Profiling - Analyzing customer data across siloed systems to build more accurate risk scores and improve risk management.
2. Trade Surveillance and Reporting - Monitoring trading data to detect illegal activity like fraud and ensure compliance with regulations.
3. Online Account Opening - Analyzing structured and unstructured data to validate identities and detect fraud in online account openings.
4. Legacy Migration to Hadoop - Migrating legacy customer data to Hadoop to build more accurate customer risk scores faster and at lower cost.
5. ATM/Mobile Adjustment Data
The carbonated soft drink (CSD's) industry was dominated by Coca Cola and Pepsi vying for market share. The CSD organizations gained market share in the U.S. and in global markets extending their brands’ recognition and capturing sales from new markets. The shift in consumer beverage preference and the expansion into global markets proved to uncover new opportunities for growth and profitability. In addition the changes in the organizational structure of business for these companies have allowed them to sustain growth beyond CSD’s.
The document discusses the life cycle of organizations, including maturity, decline, and death. It describes the typical stages of organizational maturity, from level 1 where success depends on individual relationships to level 5 where teamwork exists across the organization and continuous process improvement is undertaken. Key factors that can contribute to organizational decline are discussed, such as age, size, financial success, ownership structure, and inability to adapt to environmental changes. The stages of decline decrease an organization's ability to attract resources until eventual dissolution and death occur. Managers are advised to analyze their environment, structure, and sources of inertia to prevent decline.
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This document discusses characteristics of innovative people and the skills they possess. It describes an "innovator's DNA" model which consists of 4 behavioral skills - questioning, observing, networking, and experimenting - that help develop the cognitive skill of associational thinking which is key to generating innovative ideas. Innovators engage in these skills more frequently than others because they have the courage to challenge the status quo and take risks to create change. Their passion for improving lives drives their innovation.
CEMEX has benefited from globalization through risk mitigation, access to local resources and capital accumulation, no need for local product adaptation, increased market share, improved plant efficiency, and better management practices. Globalization allows CEMEX to achieve economies of scale, reach new customer segments, and increase research and development. Going forward, CEMEX should focus on establishing a global culture, expanding through mergers and acquisitions, entering new markets to avoid hostile takeovers, investing in R&D and quality, leveraging IT, targeting emerging markets like BRICS nations, and considering factors like EBITDA, culture, geography, and stability when selecting new countries.
This document discusses different views of ethical behavior, including utilitarianism, individualism, moral rights, and justice-based views. Utilitarianism holds that an action is ethical if it benefits the majority. However, some question if it is ever ethical to harm individuals for the greater good. Individualism prioritizes self-interest, but this can undermine teamwork and common goals. Moral rights views consider things like liberty and free speech, but these can conflict with legal rights. Justice-based views emphasize fairness, equality and impartial treatment through concepts like procedural, distributive, and interactional justice. The document examines examples and debates around applying these perspectives in business and policy contexts.
Mr. Lopez analyzed several studies to understand the laptop market in China and determine which consumer segments to target. A customer interview study identified three key identities of Chinese laptop consumers: seeing brands as self-expression, relying on others for purchase advice, and having different feature priorities. Two additional studies, CLUES and COMPASS, identified similar consumer segments. While CLUES and the interviews showed redundancy, COMPASS provided complementary information. By comparing the studies, Mr. Lopez learned family/unfussy users and fashion-oriented segments were most promising for Sony VAIO due to cultural values and high purchase intent.
This presentation illustrates the analysis of Harley-Davidson's competitive strategy. It is based on the case from Grant, R., 2010. Contemporary Strategy Analysis. 7th edition, pp. 636-654
Kodak's 2004 strategy under CEO Daniel Carp had four pillars: 1) Slowly exiting the traditional film business, 2) Leading in distributed digital output like printing, 3) Growing the digital camera business, and 4) Expanding digital imaging services. However, this strategy failed because Kodak's core competencies in film became rigidities as the market shifted digital, they lacked market research, and were late entrants to digital photography. Under new CEO Antonio Perez, Kodak's current strategy focuses on outsourcing manufacturing, investing heavily in digital technologies, building a printer ink business, aggressive patent litigation, and brand licensing.
The document analyzes the motorcycle industry and Ducati's position within it, discussing key segments, customers, technology, manufacturing, distribution channels, and competitors like Harley Davidson. It describes Ducati's turnaround under new leadership, focusing on improving products, engineering, and branding to grow market share beyond ultra-high performance bikes. Finally, it considers whether Ducati should expand into new segments like cruisers or maintain focus on its core high-performance brand and customers.
CAT_Porter’s 5 Forces Going Forward (Revised Final Version) (1)Courtney Fenwick
This document analyzes Caterpillar Inc. using Porter's Five Forces model. It finds that the threat of new entrants into the heavy industrial equipment industry is low due to several large barriers. These include the enormous investment costs required for research, development, and global operations. Existing firms like Caterpillar benefit from economies of scale that would be difficult for new companies to achieve. Government regulations also present barriers through requirements for environmentally friendly and high-quality machinery. While some Chinese manufacturers have achieved success, the industry remains challenging for most new entrants to break into due to these substantial barriers.
Abhijat dhawal a010 boston whaler, incorporationAbhijat Dhawal
The document is a case study analysis of Boston Whaler, Inc. and managing its dealer network. It provides an overview of the company and its president Joseph Lawler's goal of increasing dealer commitment. The case issue seeks to determine if dealer commitment is low and what BWI can do to maintain or increase it. Key recommendations include conducting open meetings with dealers, focusing on innovation, helping dealers with problems, incentives and benefits, promotion, regional advertising, and maintaining healthy relationships.
The document discusses Aldi, a discount grocery store chain. It provides a SWOT analysis, noting Aldi's strengths are affordable prices and strong operations in Germany. Weaknesses include limited shopping experience and perception as cheap. Opportunities exist in developing markets and increased marketing. Threats include competition from established brands. Aldi operates with private label brands, rigorous quality control, and efficient stores between 8,000-15,000 square feet. It strategically selects locations near competitors like Walmart to siphon customers.
Presentation based on Harvard Business Review article: "What is Disruptive Innovation?", by Clayton M. Cristensen, Michael E. Raynor, and Rory McDonald – December, 2015 issue.
The theory of disruptive Innovation was introduced in the article: "Disruptive Technologies: Catching the Wave", by Joseph L. Bower and Clayton M. Christensen from the HBR january–february 1995 issue.
A presentation on NORA or namely Non Obvious Relationship Awareness profiling software. This presentation goes into scenario basis profiling system that NORA does and gives a peak into NORA
Hewlett Packard Corporation was founded in 1939 by Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard in a garage in Palo Alto, California. HP produces personal computing devices, enterprise servers, storage devices, and printers and imaging products. The document analyzes HP's strategy using various frameworks including SWOT analysis, BCG matrix, IE matrix, and QSPM to recommend the strategic option of horizontal integration for HP to pursue based on its strengths in a rapidly growing market.
The document provides background information on Crown Cork & Seal in 1989. It discusses the metal container industry structure, trends towards in-house manufacturing, plastics, glass, and aluminum cans. It also profiles Crown Cork & Seal's history, challenges under new leadership, competitors, and recommendations for entering plastics and acquiring Continental Can. Analysis includes a SWOT analysis, 5 forces analysis, value chain analysis, and corporate, business, and functional strategies.
The document discusses Dell's direct sales model and competitive strategy. It summarizes Dell's history and growth founded on direct sales to customers. It analyzes Dell's competitors who struggled to copy the direct model. The document also reviews Dell's market share, competitive strengths, and provides recommendations to expand products, markets, and diversify through acquisitions for long-term growth.
Monetización y Gobierno del Dato: Hacia una Cultura Data Driven en la empresa ClubCDOSpain
Ebook resumen de la segunda reunión del Club de Chief Data Officers Spain, el espacio de networking de los CDOs
en España.
Se incluye tanto la visión general del Club respecto a las
tendencias y retos del rol del Chief Data Officer, así como reflexiones específicas, atribuidas a miembros concretos del Club que han participado en las mesas redondas
de Gobierno del Dato y de Machine
Learning que se desarrollaron en la segunda
reunión del Club de CDOs, celebrada el
21 de marzo.
This document provides an overview of Ducati as a case study. It includes a company snapshot outlining Ducati's brand recognition and competitive position. A SWOT analysis identifies strengths such as market segmentation and barriers to entry, as well as weaknesses like poor management and manufacturing bottlenecks. The benefits and costs for the seller, as well as potential turnaround methods focusing on branding, sales, and working capital management are discussed. Estimates for presale forecasts and valuation are also presented.
The document discusses 5 case studies of how a large bank used big data and Hadoop to address various business challenges:
1. Customer Risk Profiling - Analyzing customer data across siloed systems to build more accurate risk scores and improve risk management.
2. Trade Surveillance and Reporting - Monitoring trading data to detect illegal activity like fraud and ensure compliance with regulations.
3. Online Account Opening - Analyzing structured and unstructured data to validate identities and detect fraud in online account openings.
4. Legacy Migration to Hadoop - Migrating legacy customer data to Hadoop to build more accurate customer risk scores faster and at lower cost.
5. ATM/Mobile Adjustment Data
The carbonated soft drink (CSD's) industry was dominated by Coca Cola and Pepsi vying for market share. The CSD organizations gained market share in the U.S. and in global markets extending their brands’ recognition and capturing sales from new markets. The shift in consumer beverage preference and the expansion into global markets proved to uncover new opportunities for growth and profitability. In addition the changes in the organizational structure of business for these companies have allowed them to sustain growth beyond CSD’s.
The document discusses the life cycle of organizations, including maturity, decline, and death. It describes the typical stages of organizational maturity, from level 1 where success depends on individual relationships to level 5 where teamwork exists across the organization and continuous process improvement is undertaken. Key factors that can contribute to organizational decline are discussed, such as age, size, financial success, ownership structure, and inability to adapt to environmental changes. The stages of decline decrease an organization's ability to attract resources until eventual dissolution and death occur. Managers are advised to analyze their environment, structure, and sources of inertia to prevent decline.
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CEMEX has benefited from globalization through risk mitigation, access to local resources and capital accumulation, no need for local product adaptation, increased market share, improved plant efficiency, and better management practices. Globalization allows CEMEX to achieve economies of scale, reach new customer segments, and increase research and development. Going forward, CEMEX should focus on establishing a global culture, expanding through mergers and acquisitions, entering new markets to avoid hostile takeovers, investing in R&D and quality, leveraging IT, targeting emerging markets like BRICS nations, and considering factors like EBITDA, culture, geography, and stability when selecting new countries.
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- Integrity from a pragmatist perspective requiring consideration of the social consequences of one's actions.
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2) By developing techniques to help clients understand themselves in oppressive social relationships and empowering them to overcome oppression.
3) By engaging in self-reflection about one's own experiences of both oppression and privilege. Clinicians can work with privileged clients to motivate changing oppressive behaviors.
4) By developing anti-oppressive structures in agencies and programs that provide psychological and social resources to reduce deprivation according to principles of distributive justice.
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Annotated Bibliography for paper "Leadership, Ethics, and Communications: Fou...Bryan Hill
Links between effective organizational leadership, ethics, integrity, and communications. Impact of ethics on organizational communications; strategy; culture; human resources; organizational development and change; organizational and personal reputation; and impact on other organizational aspects. Organizational ethics policies and global ethics declarations. Scriptures from Judeo-Christian, Muslim, and Buddhist religions foundational to leadership, ethics, and communication principles.
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A System Approach to Implementing Business Ethics in
the Corporate Workplace
Clifton Clarke Department
of Finance and Business Management, Brooklyn College, City University of New York
[email protected]
Abstract
The current vitriolic discourse over the financial scandals implicating Wall Street and its satellite institutions
dictates a fresh look at strategies intended to eradicate or prevent unethical practices in business activities.
The spate of recently published unethical behavior among business executives in the United States confirms,
unequivocally, that past and current strategies have failed. This paper reviews and evaluates the impact of
some of these strategies. It found that the strategies focus on legislation, written corporate codes of ethics and
assorted activities in business schools. It found that these strategies are largely isolated and missed the fact
that unethical business conduct is systemic, reflecting the ethical lapses of two systems: a public system
(consisting of governmental bodies, business schools, and the general citizenry) and a corporate system
(consisting of boards of directors, executives, managers and employees). It found that there is a significant
gap between the rhetoric of corporate executives and their attention to unethical conduct in the workplace. It
concludes that isolated legislative actions, apathetic business schools’ policies, complacent and complicit
corporate boards, contribute to the failure. It also concludes that, the implementation of business ethics in the
workplace requires a transformation of attitude within and between these systems and posits that a system
approach is the only strategy that can successfully transform these systems and that business schools are
uniquely capable of leading this transformation.
Keywords
Ethics, corporate workplace, transformation, culture, business schools, legislations
Introduction
Hearings held by a subcommittee of the Banking and Finance Committee of the United States Senate on
certain practices of financial institutions, particularly those practices that might have contributed to the
economic collapse in 2008, revealed the disconnect between the public’s and corporations’ perceptions of
ethical conduct (Hauser 2010). Several of the questions posed to the Chief Executive Officer, and the
Executive Director of Structure Products Group Trading of Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., focused on the
company’s ethics. For example, the senators wanted to know whether it was ethical for the company to sell
investments that its own trading team knew were “worthless”. In their defense, this and other questionable
practices were an integral part of their company’s business model. Similarly, Morganton (2011), of the New
York Times reported t ...
This document provides an overview of ethics and morals in business. It discusses how ancient Greek philosophers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle helped establish early concepts of ethics. It also examines how societal values and laws have increasingly shaped business ethics over time. The document uses the work of Peter Drucker and others to argue that managers have a responsibility to uphold ethics and avoid knowingly harming stakeholders. It summarizes that the history of business ethics involves applying everyday morality to commercial activities.
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Compare and Contrast Between Duty Ethics and Divine Command
Duty Ethics is the ethical theory that was began with the teaching of Immanuel Kant, who was a German philosopher that lived from 1724 to 1804. He believed that a sense of duty should be the main concept of a person’s beliefs. Basically, Kant believed that a person should be guided by principles that they would like everyone else to live by.1 In the theory of duty ethics, a person is to act in a certain way, because it is the correct way to act. Duty ethics define the good as treating others in a respectful humane manner, since that is how you would want to be treated. A weakness of the Duty Ethics theory is that not every person has the same understanding or belief of what is right or wrong.
Divine Command is that ethical theory that believes what is good is good because it was commanded by God.2 As it explains in a conversation someone had with Jesus, in Matthew 19:17. “Why do you ask me about what is good? He said to him. “There is only one who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.”3 This theory teaches that people cannot live a moral life, unless they follow the moral teachings of God.4 A weakness that I think the Divine Command theory has is that if a person is not a believer, why would they follow the instructions of the deity giving the commands? When God created humankind, He gave us the freedom of choice. With this choice He also instilled in us the basic understanding of what is morally right or wrong.
Both theories teach us to do what is right, to treat other people, how we would want to be treated, with kindness and respect. Duty Ethics Theory teaches us to do the right thing no matter what the outcome is. Divine Command Theory teaches to what is right because it is what God commanded. Another difference is where Duty Ethics can change with the morals of society, Divine Command does not change because God’s commands do not change.
The Divine Command Theory is a stronger ethical theory than Duty Ethics Theory. It is the stronger theory, because it teaches people to follow the commandments of God and the teachings of the Bible. When a person follows the teaches of God and the bible, they will have a stronger understanding of what is morally right and wrong. With this understand they will make better ethical choices and decisions. Through these teachings we know that it is not right to cheat, steal, or commit murder, et cetera. The commandments and the instructions of God and the Bible are not open to change and cannot be change in order to fit the circumstances. When a person follows these commandments, they can live a life that is both morally ethical and pleasing to God.
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The document compares and contrasts duty ethics and divine command theory. Duty ethics is based on Immanuel Kant's view that people should act according to principles that everyone should live by, treating others with respect. A weakness is that people may have different views of right and wrong. Divine command theory holds that something is good because God commanded it. It teaches following God's moral teachings, but non-believers may not be motivated to follow a deity's commands. Both theories say to treat people with kindness, but divine command theory bases morality on God's unchanging commands while duty ethics can change with societal morals.
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Instructions as in Syllabus: You will be required to write a paper exploring your own cultural development over your lifespan. You will need to discuss at least 6 course terms and clearly connect them to your culture. The paper will require you to reflect upon your own life experience by identifying shared experiences, rites and rituals, personal beliefs, intergenerational patterns,nationality, race and ethnicity (just to name a few!), which influence your culture. Feel free to add “creative” elements to your typed paper, such as visual elements, traditional recipes, clipart, pictures, collages, and/or brochures representative of your personal cultural identity.
6 Cultural Themes/Terms Defined and Connected to Thoroughly (E.g., Social norms, ethnicity, values, traditions, language, cultural context, etc).
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In Line and Out of the Box: How Ethical Leaders Help Offset the
Negative Effect of Morality on Creativity
Xin Liu
Renmin University of China
Hui Liao and Rellie Derfler-Rozin
University of Maryland, College Park
Xiaoming Zheng
Tsinghua University
Elijah X. M. Wee
University of Washington
Feng Qiu
University of Oregon
Utilizing role theory, we investigate the potential negative relationship between employees’ moral
ownership and their creativity, and the mitigating effect of ethical leadership in this relationship. We
argue that employees higher on moral ownership are likely to take more moral role responsibility to
ensure the ethical nature of their own actions and their environment, inadvertently resulting in them being
less able to think outside of the box and to be creative at work. However, we propose that ethical leaders
can relieve these employees from such moral agent role, allowing them to be creative while staying
moral. We adopt a multimethod approach and test our predictions in 2 field studies (1 dyadic-based from
the United States and 1 team-based from China) and 2 experimental studies (1 scenario-based and 1
team-based laboratory study). The results across these studies showed: (a) employee moral ownership is
negatively related to employee creativity, and (b) ethical leadership moderates this relationship such that
the negative association is mitigated when ethical leadership is high rather than low. Moreover, the
team-based laboratory study demonstrated that moral responsibility relief mediated the buffering effect
of ethical leadership. We discuss implications for role theory, ethicality, creativity, and leadership at
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Ethics and Behavior Analysis in Management
Ethical issues seem to dominate the news these days, and they extend to all areas of human endeavor including, of course, business and psychology. This chapter explores the topic of ethical issues when behavioral methods are applied to industrial/organizational (I/O) settings. The goal is not to create ethical guidelines. Rather, it is to provide an overview of the types of ethical guidelines already available as well as the nature, relevance, and importance of ethical issues that underlie such guidelines.
WHAT ARE ETHICAL PRINCIPLES?
Philosophers have long debated ethical issues. Numerous competing schools each adhere to tenets that not only are different, but sometimes opposite (Macklin, 1982). Part of this debate concerns the basic issue of how to define an ethical principle.
Philosophers sometimes quibble over whether our perceptions are reliable indicators of reality, but this issue seems to be of less concern to scientists. Scientists start with the observable, or what can be defined in terms of the observable (operational definitions). In most cases, there is a strong consensus about what is really “out there,” a consensus that is in large part based upon the consistency among observations. Scientists then attempt to find relationships between these observable entities or events, an activity that produces factual statements called laws. Factual statements deal with what might be called objective reality, descriptions about how things are.
In addition to factual statements, there are statements of value. Value statements are assertions about what is “good,” “right,” or “wrong,” and how entities and events in the world should be, not the way they necessarily are. Value statements are a cornerstone of ethics. Ethical principles look beyond what is, and ask what should be.
Other chapters in this book describe principles that can be used in organizational settings to modify behavior. In effect, the authors are presenting laws describing relationships between antecedent conditions, behaviors, and consequences. The process of discovering and describing these laws is identical to the process of discovering and describing laws in all other sciences, and as such, is grounded in objective reality and statements of fact. This chapter goes beyond such objective considerations and deals with ethical issues associated with the discovery and use of such laws.
WHY WOULD ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT RAISE ETHICAL CONCERNS?
Organizational behavior management (OBM) utilizes information derived from the field of behavior analysis (Mawhinney, 1984). Behavior analysis attempts to find universal laws of behavior. As a scientist, the behavior analyst believes that human behavior is lawful in the same sense th ...
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development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet
their own needs. This study investigates how Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD provides corporate social
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LDR 6135 Paper One Case Analysis of Values in Tension Article
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Case Analysis of the “Values in Tension: Ethics Away from Home” Article
Ardavan A. Shahroodi
Northeastern University
LDR 6135 The Ethical Leader
Dr. Hernan Murdock
Thursday, October 2, 2014
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Introduction
The “Values in Tension: Ethics Away from Home” (Donaldson, 1996, pp. 48-62) article
creates an ethical universe for managers and leaders composed of “core human values” (pp. 52-
54). These values that are concerned with “respect for human dignity” (Donaldson, 1996, p. 54),
“respect for basic rights” (p. 54) and “good citizenship” (p. 54) will guide managers and leaders
in making ethical decisions in host communities and countries away from familiar surroundings.
However, ethical decision making and behavior is also depended on organizational cultures
where leaders conduct themselves in an ethical fashion and standards of conduct are clear and
specific. All the same, Donaldson (1996) emphasizes that the intention to engage in ethical
conduct must also be accompanied with a genuine respect for the culture of the host community
and country in order to remain effective in view of the challenges that will be presented to the
organization.
The Key Lessons Learned from the Article
The “Values in Tension: Ethics Away from Home” (Donaldson, 1996, pp. 48-62) article
analyses the ethical dilemmas that companies/organizations experience when operating in
foreign lands. These ethical dilemmas present themselves when “familiar laws and judicial
procedures that define standards of ethical conduct” (Donaldson, 1996, p. 48) are either missing
or dissimilar to one’s own country of origin. These dissimilarities may be rooted in the host
country’s particular approach towards the importance of protecting “civil and political rights”
(Donaldson, 1996, p. 48), upholding non- “discriminatory employments practices” (p. 48) and
observing “environmental…health” (p. 48) or safety standards. Here, the challenge for
companies becomes the adoption of the types of “principles that can help them work through the
maze of cultural differences and establish codes of conduct for globally ethical business
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practice” (Donaldson, 1996, p. 48). This challenge is also frequently related to operational
conditions where the “host country’s ethical standards seem lower than the home country”
(Donaldson, 1996, p. 48). Donaldson (1996) observes that hypothetically there are two
traditional philosophical approaches that companies may rely on to formulate organizational
practices that would guide them in coming to term with the aforementioned challenges.
Donaldson (1996) refers to the first approach as the “cultural relativism” (p. 48) mode of analysis
where a company resigns itself to the mindset that “no culture’s ethics are better than any
other’s; therefore there are no international rights or wrong” (p. 48). As an example, in this
scenario, activities such as “bribery…insider trading” (Donaldson, 1996, p. 48) or conducting
business in an environmentally irresponsible manner are not viewed as “morally repugnant” (p.
48). Rather, cultural relativism accepts the view that “when in Rome, do as the Romans
do…especially when failing to do as the locals do means forfeiting business opportunities”
(Donaldson, 1996, p. 48). The factors that worsen the ethical character of these environments
may also have to do with a “combination of ineffective enforcement and inadequate
regulations… [that lead] to behavior by unscrupulous companies that is clearly wrong”
(Donaldson, 1996, p. 48). Donaldson (1996) rejects a culturally relativist ethical disposition and
holds that “there are fundamental values that cross cultures, and companies must uphold them”
(Donaldson, 1996, p. 49). On the other extreme of ethical world view, very much distinct from
cultural relativism, Donaldson (1996) brings attention to what he labels as “ethical imperialism,
which directs people to do everywhere exactly as they do at home” (p. 49). Donaldson (1996)
contends that ethical imperialism is supported by the theory of “absolutism, which is based on
three problematic principles” (p. 49). First, absolutists argue that “there is a single list of truths”
(Donaldson, 1996, p. 49) rejecting the posture “that different cultural traditions must be
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respected” (p. 49). Secondly, absolutists hold that the aforementioned list of truths “can be
expressed only with one set of concepts” (Donaldson, 1996, p. 49) such as “the language of basic
rights” (p. 49) thereby failing to adequately appreciate that “we all learn ethics in the context of
our particular cultures, and the power in the principles is deeply tied to the way in which they are
expressed” (p. 52). Thirdly, absolutists “call for exactly the same behavior around the world”
(Donaldson, 1996, p. 49) and believing in a “global standard of global behavior” (p. 52)
neglecting to acknowledge that “context must shape ethical practice” (p. 52). Donaldson (1996)
observes that “cultures have different standards of ethical behavior—and different ways of
handling unethical behavior” (p. 52) and consequently “there is no international consensus on
standards of business conduct” (p. 52).
The remedy that may rectify the aforementioned ethical dilemma, Donaldson (1996)
proposes, is in companies assisting “managers distinguish between practices that are merely
different and those that are wrong” (p. 52). Here, he emphasizes that “for relativists, nothing is
sacred and nothing is wrong…For absolutists, many things that are different are wrong”
(Donaldson, 1996, p. 52). Both these postures are inherently inadequate in truly understanding
the “real world of business decision making” (Donaldson, 1996, p. 52). In exchange, what
Donaldson (1996) calls for are three overarching principles that must shape ethically oriented
business decision making. The first principle is “respect for core human values, which determine
the absolute moral threshold for all business activities” (Donaldson, 1996, p. 52). The second
principle resides in “respect for local traditions” (Donaldson, 1996, p. 52) and the third principle
promotes the “belief that context matters when deciding what is right and what is wrong” (p. 52).
Donaldson (1996) holds that ethical behavior must take into account a genuine respect for
“differences…respect for local traditions” (p. 53) as distinct from a culturally relativist position
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since “some activities are wrong no matter where they take place” (p. 53) such as recklessly
contaminating the environment. In endeavoring to describe the principle of core human values
such as the “Golden Rule” (Donaldson, 1996, p. 53) which Donaldson (1996) believes must
“define minimum ethical standards for all companies” (p. 53), he asserts that “despite important
differences between Western and non-Western cultural and religious traditions, both express
shared attitudes about what it means to be human” (p. 53). Here, Donaldson (1996) utilizes John
Rawls’ (1971) notion of “overlapping consensus” (as cited in Donaldson, 1996, p. 53) to observe
that in evaluating various cultural traditions “seemingly divergent values converge at key points”
(p. 53). The resulting analysis point towards the understanding that all cultural traditions accept
the core human value that “individuals must not treat others simply as tools; in other words, they
must recognize a person’s value as a human being” (Donaldson, 1996, p. 53). Donaldson (1996)
calls this core human value as the “respect for human dignity” (p. 54). In addition, Donaldson
(1996) argues that a second core human value is the imperative that “individuals and
communities must treat people in ways that respect people’s basis rights” (p. 53). Furthermore,
Donaldson (1996) introduces the core human value of “good citizenship” (p. 54) emphasizing
that “members of a community must work together to support and improve the institutions on
which the community depends” (p. 53). Donaldson (1996) states that the aforementioned core
human values must be regarded by companies as an organizing set of platforms where they may
“formulate and evaluate standards of ethical conduct at home and abroad” (p. 54). However, he
asserts that companies must create “specific guidelines” (Donaldson, 1996, p. 54) on
expectations for ethical conduct that will “translate core human values into core values for
business” (p. 54). Accordingly, companies are able to “respect human dignity by creating and
sustaining a corporate culture in which employees, customers, and suppliers are treated not as
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means to an end but as people whose intrinsic value must be acknowledged, and by producing
safe products and services in a safe workplace” (Donaldson, 1996, p. 54). Core human values
also require that companies “respect basic rights by acting in ways that support and protect the
individual rights of employees, customers, and surrounding communities, and by avoiding
relationships that violate human beings rights to health, education, safety and an adequate
standard of living” (Donaldson, 1996, p. 54). Lastly, core human values necessitate that
companies act as good citizens in “supporting essential social institutions such as the economic
system and the education system, and by working with host governments and other organizations
to protect the environment” (Donaldson, 1996, p. 54). The aforementioned core values must act
as a “moral compass for business practice” (Donaldson, 1996, p. 54) that will distinguish
“acceptable” (p. 54) behavior from “intolerable” (p. 54) conduct such as “dumping
pollutants…lying about product specifications” (p. 54) or utilizing forced labor.
Donaldson (1996) emphasizes that the realization of ethical business conduct on the
organizational level is facilitated only when managers are “guided by precise statements that
spell out the behavior and operating practices that the company demands” (p. 54). However, in
realizing an ethical business culture, it is not sufficient to merely possess “statements of values
and codes of conduct” (Donaldson, 1996, p. 55), rather “living up to them…when the temptation
to behave unethically is strongest” (p. 55). This requires codes of conduct that are
“explicit…but…also leave room for a manager to use his or her judgment in situations requiring
cultural sensitivity” (Donaldson, 1996, p. 56). Donaldson (1996) cites the example of Motorola
whose code of conduct states that, “Employees of Motorola will respect the laws, customs, and
traditions of each country in which they operate, but will, at the same time, engage in no course
of conduct which, even if legal, customary, and accepted in any such country, could be deemed
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to be in violation of the accepted business ethics of Motorola or the laws of United States
relating to business ethics” (p. 56). Donaldson (1996) argues that the adoption of statements of
values must only be regarded as an initial stage in bringing about an ethical business climate to
be followed by leaders referring “often to their organization’s credo and code and must
themselves be credible, committed, and consistent” (p. 56). Most importantly, organizational
leaders must act in ways “as though ethics…matter” (Donaldson, 1996, p. 56) and only then
“company’s employees” (p. 56) understand and behave in a similar fashion.
Donaldson (1996) proposes that ethical judgment must also take into account the need to
come to terms with “moral ambiguity” (p. 56) in situations where Thomas Dunfee refers to as
“moral free space” (as cited in Donaldson, 1996, p. 56). In these cases, “managers must chart
their own courses—as long as they do not violate core human values” (Donaldson, 1996, p. 56).
Nevertheless, Donaldson (1996) strongly argues that the act of “bribery” (p. 58) must always be
understood as unethical on the basis that it “undermines market efficiency and predictability,
thus ultimately denying people their right to a minimal standard of living” (p. 58) in addition to
the very fact that it “undermines essential social and economic systems” (p. 58). In a powerful
statement, Donaldson (1996) asserts that “some degree of ethical commitment—some sense that
everyone will play by the rules—is necessary for a sound economy” (p. 58). Irrespective of the
issue of bribery, Donaldson (1996) holds that managers must learn to “distinguish a value in
tension with their own from one that is intolerable” (p. 58) in environments where “the host
country’s ethical standards not only are different but also seem lower than the home country’s”
(p. 58). On occasion this is a conflict that Donaldson (1996) labels as a “conflict of cultural
tradition” (p. 58) rooted frequently on “strongly held religious and cultural beliefs… [and] not
likely to change (p. 58). In other situations, “ethical standards” (Donaldson, 1996, p. 58) may
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conflict due to the “countries’ different levels of economic development” (p. 58). Donaldson
(1996) refers to these scenarios as one being effected by a “conflict of relative development” (p.
58). An example of a “conflict of relative development” (Donaldson, 1996, p. 58) are “wage
rates that seem inhuman to more advanced countries” (p. 58). In these occasions, managers must
ask themselves: “Would the practice be acceptable at home if my country were in a similar stage
of economic development?” (Donaldson, 1996, p. 58). These conflicts diminish as “economic
conditions improve in a developing country” (Donaldson, 1996, p. 58). However, there are
occasions when “a host country’s standards are inadequate at any level of economic
development” (Donaldson, 1996, p. 60) such as lax or nonexistent “pollution standards” (p. 60)
that “would considerably increase a person’s risk of developing cancer” (p. 60) or inadequate
regulatory structures that would expose patients to “dangerous side effects of a drug treatment”
(p. 60). Donaldson (1996) proposes “when relative economic conditions do not drive tensions”
(p. 60) managers “should deem a practice as permissible only if they can answer no to both of
the following questions: Is it possible to conduct business successfully in the host country
without undertaking the practice? And is the practice a violation of a core human value?” (p.
60). As a result, in his evaluation, the Japanese practices of “gift giving” (Donaldson, 1996, p.
60) provided that it is restricted “in its scope and intention” (p. 60) will be an acceptable mode of
conduct as distinct from bribery which is never permissible due to the very fact that it is
inherently destructive to core human values.
Donaldson (1996) contends that organizations must create a “culture that rewards ethical
behavior” (p. 60) and promote a “global ethical perspective among managers” (p. 60). In this
pursuit, companies must “treat corporate values and formal standards of conduct as absolutes”
(Donaldson, 1996, p. 60) and do not “waver on its principles either at home or abroad” (p. 60).
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Secondly, Donaldson (1996) holds that companies must “design and implement conditions of
engagement for suppliers and customers” (p. 60) that will delineate standards that must be
followed when garnering or securing such partners. Thirdly, companies must “allow foreign
business units to help formulate ethical standards and interpret ethical issues” (Donaldson, 1996,
p. 60) thereby ensuring that these thresholds remain relevant within the parameters of the local
conditions. Fourth, companies must “support efforts to decrease institutional corruption”
(Donaldson, 1996, p. 62) in the host country of operation since “individual managers” (p. 62) by
themselves are unable to “wipe out corruption…no matter how many bribes they turn down” (p.
62). Fifth, companies must “exercise moral imagination” (Donaldson, 1996, p. 62) by
endeavoring to resolve “tensions responsibly and creatively” (Donaldson, 1996, p. 62).
Crucially, organizations must consistently remind themselves that “in a global business
environment, values in tension are the rule rather than the exception” (Donaldson, 1996, p. 62)
requiring a level of unwavering “commitment” (p. 62) that offers their managers a sound and
resilient “foundation for behaving ethically” (p. 62).
A Reflection of How this Article Can Help You Improve Your Ethical Decision Making
Skills
The “Values in Tension: Ethics away from Home” (Donaldson, 1996, pp. 48-62) article
helps me better understand and compose strategies that one may devise in order to engage in
ethical conduct in potentially unethical environments. This indeed is not an unfamiliar dilemma
for me or my family. As I conveyed in Week One Discussion Board Initial Post, the career of
my mother as a leader in the educational field was irreparably harmed due to her persistent
refusal to engage in unethical conduct in a land tainted with incessant corruption and nepotism.
Although this ethically oriented behavior offered her a stellar reputation among her colleagues in
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the educational profession and with our acquaintances, this moral posture also affected the
financial fortunes of our family extremely negatively. Nevertheless, in reflection, I would have
taken a similar ethical path and placed the same moral criteria in my decision making process
and actions. In my own career in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry, my most fundamental
goal was reflected in my desire to render exceptional and beyond the call of duty service to our
guests, coworkers, those within the purview of my responsibility, my employers and the larger
community. In reading Donaldson’s (1996) article, I could clearly detect the deep respect for the
“core human values” (pp. 52-54) that energized the performance of our work and the
maintenance of our work oriented relationships. The value of “respect for human dignity”
(Donaldson, 1996, p. 52) inspired us not to “treat others as tools” (p. 53) and “recognize a
person’s value as a human being” (p. 53). Specifically, in relations to guests, we placed strong
emphasis on rendering very attentive service to the elderly, the disabled and families. Our
intention was to make certain that they receive the best of our service and not possess a perpetual
feeling that they are being hurried or for that matter neglected by the establishment. I
specifically warned our associates that their service must be absolutely free of all preconceived
notions of stereotypes that they may have formed in their minds in the past or the present. All
guests, it was emphasized, deserved to be treated with the outmost respect and deference. The
response that we consistently received from our customers was simply astonishing. Even today,
I am surprised by the magnitude of the positive feedback that we would receive from our guests.
With respect to our employees, I took special pride that those who were in my responsibility
were treated fairly and respectfully. We placed a unique level of performance oriented pressures
on ourselves and it was only fair that such dedication is rewarded in a genuine manner. I also
felt that I am in the service of those who are in my responsibility organizationally. I would
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continuously encourage our employees to pursue educational opportunities in other professional
disciplines in addition to helping their career growth internally. Nevertheless, it must be noted at
this juncture that the great majority of those who were trained by our teams and moved to other
sectors of the operation, would eventually leave our organization in order to pursue successful
careers in other occupations. This affected me very deeply; however I was unable to reverse this
trend due to my limited power outside our own sectors of operation. Among those associates, I
do remember so many exceptional employees. In regards to my employers, I have never
understood that relationship on the basis of monetary compensation, but rather on the basis of
duty, honor, loyalty and responsibility. Many over the years, have commented on the degree of
deferential treatment that I offer to the members of our teams while simultaneously maintaining a
sincere sense of loyalty towards my employers. However, on occasion, when I have ascertained
that certain factors beyond my control have restricted my ability to offer the aforementioned
level of service to guests and employees, I have simply left the given organization. In these
situations, for many years, on the municipal level, I trained entering service providers on a
volunteer basis in order to improve their chances of success in the working world (My present
responsibilities have deprived me of the opportunity to continue this volunteer work, although I
look forward to engage in other volunteer work in a different setting in the future).
Donaldson’s (1996) core human value of “respect for basic rights” (p. 53-54) was of
particular importance in the performance of our work. This respect was evident in the diligence
that was exercised in asserting to the members of our teams the significance of strictly following
anti-discrimination statutes in their dealings with each other and guests. In general, Hospitality
and Tourism organizations enjoy a very diverse employee population and as a result attention to
reinforcing anti-discriminatory practices was of unique significance. I am convinced that my
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career path in the field of Human Resources will offer me a much wider and deeper opportunity
to contribute in this particular area. Donaldson’s (1996) core human value of “good citizenship”
(p. 53-54) has been an inherent aspect of my relationship with my places of employment and
community. This was precisely the reasoning underlying years of volunteer service, teaching
and preparing entering service providers so that they may enjoy successful careers in addition to
ensuring that the community receives a professionalized standard of competent service. Most
importantly, I have always felt that there exists a seamless relationship in between how I respect
other human beings’ sense of dignity and basic rights and my endeavors to engage in good
citizenship conduct and practice. In my mind these are interdependent, interrelated and
interconnected concepts and activities. The exercise of any one of these core human values in
conjunction with each other or separately ensure that other core human values in our list are also
observed, strengthened and implemented. In this dynamic, good citizenship is a naturally
occurring phenomenon when human dignity and basic rights are respected in individual
relationships, organizationally and at the societal level.
Donaldson’s (1996) exhortations underscoring the crucial importance of “creating an
ethical corporate culture” (pp. 54-56) will be of particular importance in the improvement of my
ethical decision making skills. Experience and history have illustrated to me that the
effectiveness of my work is directly related to the degree of ethical conduct and practice
emphasized in the organization. In this light, when core human values have been protected and
promoted in the organization, I have been able to contribute more effectively to the performance
and vitality of the workplace. Whereas, in situations when leadership is “not living up”
(Donaldson, 1996, p. 55) to the “statements of values and codes of conduct” of the organization
and thereby has forfeited “credibility” (Donaldson, 1996, p. 55), the degree of my service
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oriented effectiveness has also been compromised. As a result, I must always remember that in
potential leadership positions, I must persistently practice what I have preached to the
organization and be a model of ethical conduct in the workplace. In addition, I must be
cognizant that effective standards and statements of values “must provide clear direction about
ethical behavior” (Donaldson, 1996, p. 55) and be “unambiguous” (p. 55) in addition to being
“explicit” (p. 56) in order to be “useful” (p. 56) for the employees and the organization. All the
above is a reminder that “corporate values and formal standards of conduct” (Donaldson, 1996,
p. 60) must be regarded and treated as “absolutes” (p. 60) absent of any “waver” (60) in their
implementation. Nevertheless, as Donaldson (1996) has consistently emphasized, this level of
diligence must also be accompanied by respect for other cultural “traditions” (p. 52), a
realization that “context matters” (p. 52), the inclusion of other “business units to help formulate
ethical standards and interpret ethical issues” (p. 60) and “moral imagination” (p. 62). These all
involve a leadership temperament of listening and creativity combined with understanding and
tolerance. This also must include a leadership approach acknowledging that the “ultimate truth”
does not always reside within oneself; however it may be garnered through cooperation with
others in the organization and the society at large.
The Top Five Key Actions You Would Implement Assuming You are Starting a Business
Engaged in International Business
The first action would concentrate on creating a type of organizational culture that
practices and promotes truthfulness, fairness and respect in relations with our employees,
customers, suppliers and the greater society. The standard of truthfulness will be observed by
offering products that are not harmful to our customers. This standard will also be observed by
ensuring that our employees are not harmed, injured or become ill in the process of producing
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our products in addition to making certain that the natural environment of the mother or host
country is not negatively affected by our business related activities. We will concentrate on
making a fair and reasonable profit honestly while our employees will be compensated justly
with a living wage and benefits including health insurance so that they are able to provide
comfortably for their families. We will not under any condition whatsoever resort to bribery in
order to gain unfair competitive advantage and we will not entertain and accept any such
requests accordingly. Our organizational leaders, managers and supervisors will be instructed
unequivocally that their performance reviews will be influenced negatively in the event that it
will be ascertained that they have been disrespectful to their subordinates. In addition, we will
not tolerate any discrimination, prejudice, intimidation or exclusion on the basis of protected
categories such as race, ethnicity, religion sex, gender national origin, disability, etc.
Furthermore, we will insist on a level of performance from our organizational leaders and
associates that would render our customers a valuable product or service. Above all, we will
promote a constructive open communication atmosphere in the organization based on
truthfulness and respect.
Secondly, at the first available opportunity, we will engage in a type of outreach activity
that would specifically include the construction of a health clinic for the mothers and children of
the community. In the event that such a facility is already in existence in the host community,
we will do all that we are able to do in order to support that clinic financially and with our
resources. The services that will be offered in such a facility must include prenatal/post-natal,
infant and mother/child care in addition to nutritional assistance.
Thirdly, we will cooperate and work closely and energetically in partnership with all non-
profit, non-governmental (NGOs) or governmental organizations in order to improve the health
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of the host community. Again, this will include supporting financially establishments that are
already serving the needs of the host community. We will also enthusiastically participate and
support programs in partnership with other organizations intended to reduce poverty and hunger
in the community.
Fourth,
We will also cooperate and work in partnership with all non-profit, non-governmental
(NGOs) or governmental organizations in order to protect and improve the health of the air,
water and the natural environments of the host community and country. We will work on behalf
of threatened species and make certain our business related activities do not harm their living
habitats.
Fifth, we will refuse to cooperate and underwrite those sectors or interests in the host
country who promote undemocratic principles, oppress the poor and exploit the defenseless.
Conclusion
The “Values in Tension: Ethics Away from Home” (Donaldson, 1996, p. 48-62) article
upholds three core human values that enable individuals, leaders and organizations to act
ethically in foreign lands and away from the mother country. Here, “respect for human dignity”
(Donaldson, 1996, p. 54), “respect for basic rights” (p. 54) and “good citizenship” (p. 54)
underwrite and facilitate the type of behavior that will be considered ethical universally and
among all cultures. Simultaneously, Donaldson (1996) emphasizes that in pursuit of creating
cultures where such conduct is practiced, organizational leaders must loyally practice what is
expected form subordinates in ethical conduct. In addition, organizations must also provide for
their associates clear and specific guidelines and expectations in regards to ethical conduct.
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Finally, Donaldson (1996) asserts that the desire to engage in ethical behavior must also be
accompanied with deep respect for the culture of the host country and community in order to
generate the type of decision making that will be effective in resolving the ethical dilemmas of
managers and leaders.
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