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are moral principles and values that govern the behavior of
people, firms, and governments, regarding right and wrong.

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Ethics

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refers to operating a business in
a manner that meets or exceeds the ethical, legal, and commercial
expectations of customers, shareholders, employees, and the
communities where the firm does business

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Corporate social responsibility

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• is the system of procedures and processes by
  which corporations are managed, directed, and controlled.

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Corporate governance

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means meeting humanity’s needs today without harming
the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

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Sustainability

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is essential for successful business in today’s global
marketplace.

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Ethical behavior

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is a predicament concerning major conflicts among different interests when determining the most appropriate course of action is confounded by a set of solutions that are equally justifiable and often equally
imperfect.

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ethical dilemma

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Imagine you are a manager and visit a factory an affiliate owns in Colombia,
only to discover the use of child labor in the plant

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ETHICAL CONNECTIONS

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is the belief that ethical truths are not absolute but differ from group
to group. According to this perspective, a good rule is, “when in Rome, do as the
Romans do”.

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Relativism

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is the belief that ethical behavioral standards are universal, and
firms and individuals should seek to uphold them consistently around the world.

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Normativism

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is an extreme form of unethical behavior. It is the practice of
obtaining power, personal gain, or influence through illegitimate means and usually
occurs at others’ expense.

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Corruption

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when a person offers or gives another person a gift, cash,
or favor to act dishonestly in exchange for personal gain

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Bribery

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the theft or misuse of funds typically placed in one’s care
or belonging to one’s employer

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Embezzlement

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involves wrongfully deceiving a person or other party to give up
assets or cash

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Fraud

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involve threats of harm against another person or
party unless payment is received or some other demand is met.

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Extortion and blackmail

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is the concealment of the origins of funds obtained
through illegal means, typically by transferring the funds illicitly through
banks or other legitimate businesses.

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Money Laundering

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is the most notable form of corruption in international business. It is
estimated that more than $1 trillion in bribes are paid worldwide every year to gain
access to important markets

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Bribery

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are a significant factor at the level of
individual firms, especially in countries that lack adequate regulation and
professional standards.

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Unethical Management Practices

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is the procurement of products or services from suppliers
located abroad.

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Global sourcing

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Firms might market defective or harmful products or engage in unethical
marketing practices.

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Illicit products and marketing

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refers to ideas or works that individuals or firms create
and includes a variety of proprietary, intangible assets:

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Intellectual property infringement

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refers to ideas or works that individuals or firms create
and includes a variety of proprietary, intangible assets: discoveries and inventions;
artistic, musical, and literary works; and words, phrases, symbols, and designs.

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Intellectual Property Infringement

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implies the development and execution of company practices
that avoid harming the ability of future generations to meet their needs. It is endorsed
by economic development experts, environmentalists, and human rights activists.

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Sustainability

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interests refer to the firm’s economic impact on the localities
where it does business.

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economic

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refer to how the firm performs relative to societies and
social justice, often termed social impact.

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Social Interest

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refer to the extent of the firm’s contribution to preserving environmental quality, commonly known as environmental impact.

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Environmental interest

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is a document that describes the values and expectations that guide decision-making by all employees in the firm.

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code of ethics

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institutionalizing appropriate behavior in the organization’s culture so it becomes part and parcel of strategy.

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going deep

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implies a continuous effort to understand how CSR and sustainability affect every aspect of the firm’s operations worldwide.

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going wide

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that ensures ethical practices, CSR, and sustainability provides numerous benefits to the firm.

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Corporate governance