ethical considerations of MNC's Flashcards
what is ethics
the values and norms that govern behaviour within a business
stakeholder conflict
business can’t benefit both stakeholders and business e.g business wants high profit but customers want low prices
conflict between MNC and a country
country wants living wage to be paid but business wants cheap labour
conflicts between employees and MNC
wages
ethical behaviour
environmental considerations
businesses need to reduce environmental damage through pollution, waste minimisation, ethical sourced materials
some LEDC’s don’y have sufficient infrstructure leading to high wastage in streets
supply chain considerations
the use of child labour, unethically sourced materials, supply replenishment, working conditions and wage
marketing considerations
using misleading labelling (size, quantity, price), trade descriptions act, animal cruelty regulations (cosmetic companies), innappropriate promotional activities e.g bribery