{"id":9975,"date":"2017-02-08T21:16:08","date_gmt":"2017-02-08T21:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/masterybusiness2xngcxmasterspring2016\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=9975"},"modified":"2024-05-02T19:41:11","modified_gmt":"2024-05-02T19:41:11","slug":"introduction-to-ethical-challenges-in-the-global-environment","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-introductiontobusiness\/chapter\/introduction-to-ethical-challenges-in-the-global-environment\/","title":{"raw":"Introduction to Ethical Challenges in the Global Environment","rendered":"Introduction to Ethical Challenges in the Global Environment"},"content":{"raw":"<h2>What you\u2019ll learn to do:\u00a0describe ethical challenges\u00a0that businesses face in a\u00a0global environment<\/h2>\r\nConducting business internationally involves more than currency, and time and language differences. Different societies have different expectations regarding how things get done\u2014what is permissible and what is not. Because of variations in political and legal systems and competitive pressures, the line between ethical and unethical business practices can be difficult to identify. In this section, we will discuss the ethical issues of operating in a global environment, and the laws, organizations, and groups working to enforce codes of conduct and hold businesses responsible for their business practices, and the health, safety, and welfare of employees throughout their supply chain.","rendered":"<h2>What you\u2019ll learn to do:\u00a0describe ethical challenges\u00a0that businesses face in a\u00a0global environment<\/h2>\n<p>Conducting business internationally involves more than currency, and time and language differences. Different societies have different expectations regarding how things get done\u2014what is permissible and what is not. Because of variations in political and legal systems and competitive pressures, the line between ethical and unethical business practices can be difficult to identify. 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