Which,if any,of the following business activities are likely to be acceptable to business ethicists:
A) following local custom and paying bribes to local government officials to secure legal concessions and subsidies.
B) negotiating aggressively with suppliers to secure low input costs.
C) relentlessly pursuing low-cost labor by investing in countries with weaker labor regulations and standards.
D) seeking market expansion, regardless of the likely resulting economic, social or cultural damage.

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In countries where corruption and bribery are common,pressure from local government officials and regulators to provide questionable subsidies and concessions has led some exploitative MNEs to engage in illegal activities.Justifying their actions with an attitude of "when in Rome..." some firms have been willing to engage in such practices in the name of maximizing profits.Beyond the relentless pursuit of low-cost labor and subsidized investment,unethical global practices have led some exploitative MNEs to seek market expansion regardless of whether it was likely to result in social,economic,or cultural damage.

Which,if Any,of the Following Business Activities Are Likely to Be