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Why It's Important for Organizations in All Nations to Follow a Common Set of Ethical Guidelines Natalie R. Kindle Prof. Meneses September 5, 2023
2 The ethical behavior of companies, as well as the methods through which they make decisions, are significantly influenced by ethics. It is absolutely necessary for businesses in today's globalized world, in which companies frequently conduct operations in more than one country, to adhere to a consistent code of ethics that are not limited by geography. Regardless of the country in which they do business, firms should adhere to a single set of ethical principles to improve their reputation and level of confidence among stakeholders, to ease the process of cross-cultural collaboration, and to reduce the risk of legal and reputational repercussions. It is important that organizations in all nations follow a common set of ethical guidelines to boost trust and relationship between countries or parties doing business today. Companies that operate in accordance with a consistent and universally accepted code of ethics get a reputation for having high levels of integrity and dependability. In our connected society of now, knowledge of unethical company behavior will swiftly travel, which can be detrimental to an organization's brand image and erode the trust of customers. The demonstration of an organization's dedication to ethically sound business conduct, which is enhanced as a result of the organization's adoption of ethical standards that are universally acknowledged, contributes to the organization's enhancement of its reputation both locally and internationally. As a result, this helps to build confidence among numerous parties involved, including business customers, employees, investors, and regulatory agencies. When businesses choose to operate according to a distinct set of ethical values, it leaves themselves vulnerable to unfavorable outcomes. As an illustration, Google has decided to run its business in China according to a distinct set of ethical principles than those that govern its operations in the United States. To be in compliance with Chinese legislation, Google has shown that it is willing to filter material and restrict access to some websites. Conducting business in several nations frequently requires engaging with a variety of stakeholders hailing from a variety of cultural traditions. When employees and partners come from a variety of nations, having a unified set of ethical standards can help bridge the cultural divide, which in turn makes it easier for them to communicate properly as they collaborate effectively. It enables smoother interactions and reduces misunderstandings created by diverse cultural standards, providing a
3 shared understanding of what is deemed to be morally acceptable behavior inside the organization. The google dilemma will not have existed if states had a common code of ethics (Baker& Tang 2013, p.286) When you do business in multiple nations, you have to deal with their respective legislative and governing bodies. Companies are in a better position to develop a standard for acceptable conduct that goes above and beyond what is required by the law if they adopt a singular set of universal ethical standards. This preventative strategy helps reduce legal risks by assuring that companies adhere to the most stringent ethical guidelines across all business activities. In combination with this, it lessens the possibility of experiencing reputational damage as a consequence of unethical activity, the likes of which may be permitted in certain areas but are frowned upon in others. In a world that is becoming more interrelated, organizations must recognize the need of adopting a singular set of ethical standards that are global and transcend national boundaries. When this is done, it fosters consistency and justice, improves reputation and trust, encourages collaboration across cultural boundaries, guarantees compliance with international standards, and reduces the risk of legal and reputational repercussions. businesses have the ability to cultivate a culture of integrity and responsible corporate conduct by adopting a universal ethical framework. This provides benefits to not just the businesses' stakeholders, but also to society as a whole. References:
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