Stephen J. Carroll, Martin J. Gannon Ethical Dimensions of International Management

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Examining the relationship of national-cultural differences toethical behavior, Ethical Dimensions of International Managementhelps the reader begin to understand the subtleties and nuancesof ethical practices across nations. This innovative work usesshort vignettes to illustrate each of its points while comparing andanalyzing the primary influences on ethical behavior such asparenting, education, law, organizational cultures, and humanresources management. Special features of the book include anextensive review and summary of relevant research literature,exhaustive coverage of a variety of different nationalities andcultures, and a direct comparison between Japan and the UnitedStates. Each chapter begins with several short cases and endswith helpful discussion questions. The book concludes with ananalysis of the degree to which ethical systems of different nations mayconverge or diverge in coming years. Students and professionals in organizational studies, ethics,and international management will appreciate the unique viewpointEthical Dimensions of International Management presents. Thepedagogical aids within the volume will spark discussion anddebate.