Question 1

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Describe the changing nature of multinational corporations over the past century.

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Question 2

Multinational corporations are all of the following except

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While multinational corporations can be very financially successful, the term "financial powerhouses" does not fully encompass what makes a corporation multinational. Multinational corporations operate in multiple countries, whereas financial powerhouses may only operate within a single country. A, B, and D are all accurate descriptions of multinational corporations.

Question 3

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Discuss the events that marked the beginning of the new,new world of international business,and the implications of those events.

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Question 4

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Review the major causes of the Nestlé infant formula controversy.

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Question 5

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According to the textbook,Dow Chemical,which bought Union Carbide in 2001,is still subjected to claims by the survivors of the Bhopal disaster.Based on your understanding of the incident and its aftermath,determine whether or not Dow should continue to be liable to the victims of Bhopal.

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Question 6

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Why would people object to global capitalism,as they have done at various meetings of the World Trade Organization,the World Bank,and the G8?

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Question 7

Utilize the knowledge you have gained to respond to the following essay questions.Your answers should state your position and use logical arguments and content from this and other chapters in the textbook to support it.
Bribery can be initiated by either party to the transaction.The person paying the bribe can offer it,or the recipient can demand it.Determine which party is the least ethical one,the payor who offers the bribe,or the recipient who demands it.

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Question 8

Grease payments are all of following except

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Grease payments are generally small sums of money given to minor officials to expedite the processing of paperwork, permits, or other bureaucratic procedures. They are not meant to be given to high ranking officials, as this would be considered bribery. Therefore, option C is incorrect.

Question 9

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Discuss the differing philosophies held by MNCs and less-developed host countries.Which philosophy do you think is more appropriate?

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Question 10

An attempt to assess the underlying moral justifications for corporate actions and the consequent results of those actions are contained in

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Ethical impact statements are specifically designed to assess the moral justifications behind corporate actions and the outcomes of those actions. They focus on the ethical considerations of business decisions, unlike social audits, human rights statements, or environmental impact statements, which may focus on broader or different aspects of corporate responsibility.

Question 11

Utilize the knowledge you have gained to respond to the following essay questions.Your answers should state your position and use logical arguments and content from this and other chapters in the textbook to support it.
Evaluate Nestlé's action in defining the issue and keeping the issue out of the limelight,in the infant formula case.

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Question 12

Utilize the knowledge you have gained to respond to the following essay questions.Your answers should state your position and use logical arguments and content from this and other chapters in the textbook to support it.
One reason that some observers give for the cause of the Union Carbide Bhopal incident is that the company was forced to take on local partners in the project,thus diluting Union Carbide's profit motive.Assuming this argument is valid,evaluate it from a deontological perspective.

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Question 13

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Transparency International has sought to fight world corruption.Reflect on the meaning of their five priorities and two principles.

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Question 14

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Discuss the best ways to combat bribery.

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Question 15

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Describe the differences between internationalization and globalization.

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Question 16

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Describe the MNC's basic barrier to achieving legitimacy in its host country.

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Question 17

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Evaluate the proposed requirement that MNCs pay workers at least the legal minimum wage or prevailing industry wage in their overseas factories.

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Question 18

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Provide and example of how the FCPA has cracked down on corrupt practices.

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Question 19

Arguments in favor of bribery include

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This argument suggests that bribery is necessary for profit, implying that without bribery, a company may not be able to achieve their desired level of profit. However, this argument is not ethically sound, as bribery is illegal and unethical.

Question 20

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Make a case for paying premium wages to workers in less-developed countries.

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Quiz 10: Ethical Issues in the Global Arena

Provide a short answer to each of these questions.Be sure to fully explain your answer. Describe the changing nature of multinational corporations over the past century.

Multinational corporations are all of the following except

Provide a short answer to each of these questions.Be sure to fully explain your answer. Discuss the events that marked the beginning of the new,new world of international business,and the implications of those events.

Provide a short answer to each of these questions.Be sure to fully explain your answer. Review the major causes of the Nestlé infant formula controversy.

Grease payments are all of following except

Provide a short answer to each of these questions.Be sure to fully explain your answer. Discuss the differing philosophies held by MNCs and less-developed host countries.Which philosophy do you think is more appropriate?

An attempt to assess the underlying moral justifications for corporate actions and the consequent results of those actions are contained in

Provide a short answer to each of these questions.Be sure to fully explain your answer. Discuss the best ways to combat bribery.

Provide a short answer to each of these questions.Be sure to fully explain your answer. Describe the differences between internationalization and globalization.

Provide a short answer to each of these questions.Be sure to fully explain your answer. Describe the MNC's basic barrier to achieving legitimacy in its host country.

Provide a short answer to each of these questions.Be sure to fully explain your answer. Evaluate the proposed requirement that MNCs pay workers at least the legal minimum wage or prevailing industry wage in their overseas factories.

Provide a short answer to each of these questions.Be sure to fully explain your answer. Provide and example of how the FCPA has cracked down on corrupt practices.

Arguments in favor of bribery include

Utilize the knowledge you have gained to respond to the following essay questions.Your answers should state your position and use logical arguments and content from this and other chapters in the textbook to support it. Make a case for paying premium wages to workers in less-developed countries.