You have recently joined a company as an international sales manager, and you are considering entering new markets in the developing world. You discover a complete absence of any policy regarding ethical issues and decide to present some proposals to your CEO. What would you include in your outline of the proposal? Do you think companies have a duty to set high expectations for human rights?

You have recently joined a company as an international sales manager, and you are considering entering new markets in the developing world. You discover a complete absence of any policy regarding ethical issues and decide to present some proposals to your CEO. What would you include in your outline of the proposal? Do you think companies have a duty to set high expectations for human rights?

Understanding Business

12th Edition

ISBN:9781259929434

Author:William Nickels

Publisher:William Nickels

Chapter1: Taking Risks And Making Profits Within The Dynamic Business Environment

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1CE

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