RT Article
T1 Why An International Code of Business Ethics Would Be Good for Business
JF Journal of business ethics
VO 17
IS 1
SP 57
OP 66
A1 Smeltzer, Larry R.
A1 Jennings, Marianne M.
LA English
PB Springer Science + Business Media B. V
YR 1998
UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/178560998X
AB Many international business training programs present a viewpoint of cultural relativism that encourages business people to adapt to the host country's culture. This paper presents an argument that cultural relativism is not always appropriate for business ethics; rather, a code of conduct must be adapted which presents guidelines for core ethical business conduct across cultures. Both moral and economic evidence is provided to support the argument for a universal code of ethics. Also, four steps are presented that will help ensure that company ethical standards are followed internationally.
K1 Ethical Standard
K1 Host Country
K1 Business Ethic
K1 Training Program
K1 Economic Growth
DO 10.1023/A:1005779727123