\nAssignment 1: Discussion?Cultural Differences and Ethical Standards
\nYour Module 3 readings explained that understanding cultural differences are critical to success in international business. A country?s culture reflects and shapes its values, and each country adopts laws that reflect their prevailing ethical standards.
\nConsider the following scenario:<\/p>\n
To assist the sale of your products in a particular foreign market, you are advised to pay a 10 percent commission to a go-between who has access to high-ranking government officials in that market. You suspect, but do not know, that the go-between will split the commission with the government officials who decide which goods to buy.
\nUse your module readings, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet to research the IMPORTANCE of understanding cultural differences in global business. Then, respond to the following:
\nShould you pay the 10 percent commission? Justify your response.
\nDoes it make a difference if your competitors routinely pay such commissions? Explain why this may or may not have an impact on your decision.
\nDo you think there should be more or fewer attempt to regulate international ethics? Why? Justify your answer using the research you have done in preparation for this assignment.
\nBy Saturday, January 28, 2017, post your response to the appropriate Discussion Area. Through,Wednesday, February 1, 2017, review and comment on at least two peers’ responses. Examine their arguments in support of the selected system and provide counterarguments.
\nWrite your initial response in 300?500 words. Your response should be thorough and address all components of the discussion question in detail, include citations of all sources, where needed, according to the APA Style, and demonstrate accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation<\/p>\n
Do the following when responding to your peers:
\nRead your peers? answers.
\nProvide substantive comments by
\ncontributing new, relevant information from course readings, Web sites, or other sources;
\nbuilding on the remarks or questions of others; or
\nsharing practical examples of key concepts from your professional or personal experiences
\nRespond to feedback on your posting and provide feedback to other students on their ideas.
\nMake sure your writing
\nis clear, concise, and organized;
\ndemonstrates ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and
\ndisplays accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
\nGrading Criteria
\nAssignment Components\t
\nMax Points
\nInitial response was:
\nInsightful, original, accurate, and timely.
\nSubstantive and demonstrated advanced understanding of concepts.
\nCompiled\/synthesized theories and concepts drawn from a variety of sources to support statements and conclusions.
\n16
\nDiscussion Response and Participation:
\nResponded to a minimum of two peers in a timely manner.
\nOffered points of view supported by research.
\nAsked challenging questions that promoted discussion.
\nDrew relationships between one or more points in the discussion.
\n16
\nWriting:
\nWrote in a clear, concise, formal, and organized manner.
\nResponses were error free.
\nInformation from sources, where applicable, was paraphrased appropriately and accurately cited.
\n8
\nTotal:\t
\n40<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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