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Cultural Foundations for Ethical Behavior. Normativism. Relativism. Ethical truths depend on the groups holding them No absolute principle of right or wrong ; Every place has its own “truths” and needs to be treated differently
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Cultural Foundations for Ethical Behavior Normativism Relativism Ethical truths depend on the groups holding them No absolute principle of right or wrong ; Every place has its own “truths” and needs to be treated differently Intervention, therefore is unethical as it unjustly challenges peoples values and beliefs Managers Challenge: respecting local convention without sacrificing personal standards The China/Authoritarian View Intervention is Unethical Rule of Man is Basis of Trust • Universal standards of behavior that all should follow irrespective of the country • Absolute principles of right or wrong • Intervention, therefore, is ethical to protect and preserve universal sets of truth • Managers’ Challenge: resolving the tension between universal truth versus local adaptation • The US/Democratic View • Intervention is Ethical • Rule of Law must Prevail