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Ethics, International Factors, And Cross-Cultural Considerations

A discussion on ethical challenges in international business and cross-cultural management.

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Ethics, International Factors, And Cross-Cultural Considerations - Page 1 preview imageETHICS, INTERNATIONALFACTORS, AND CROSS-CULTURAL CONSIDERATIONS
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Ethics, International Factors, And Cross-Cultural Considerations - Page 2 preview imageETHICSEthics are moral principles that define the behavior of a groupIn project management, ethics is all about making the best decisionsas much as possible in relation to the resources, people andenvironment.(Ethics,n.d.).Ethical conduct is composed of honesty, respect, fairness andresponsibility.It is important to remember that a good leader would always makethe ethical choice
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Ethics, International Factors, And Cross-Cultural Considerations - Page 3 preview imageETHICAL ISSUES IN PROJECT MANAGEMENTAbuse of access to sensitive materials for personal gainFavoritism played out for personal gainAn employee being asked to work in an unethical manner by thesuperiors for the sake of the projectAbuse of legitimate power to coerce subordinate into performingpersonal favorsAbuse of legitimate powerto demean subordinatesPlacing blame on one’s subordinates to escape responsibility forfailuresShirking away from work by abusing one’s position
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Ethics, International Factors, And Cross-Cultural Considerations - Page 4 preview imageSIMILAR CHALLENGESIt might be hard for a subordinate to deny the command of a superiorIt is sometimes difficult to identify the ethical way of performing a taskIf unethical practices are rampant, it becomes easy for an employeeto not follow suitEthical practices can, at times, lead to difficulties in working in a teamthat does not respect or follow ethical behaviorAt times, personal interests conflict with ethical practicesCoercing colleagues to behave in an ethical manner might invitebacklash
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