Yahoo! In China Case Study The Yahoo in China case provides a prime example of some of the many difficulties associated doing with international business. Doing business in China tends to be even more difficult than that of other countries, due to their rigid rules and regulations. While I agree with Yahoo releasing the name of Shi Tao to the Chinese government, I do feel that they could have done a better job of going about the situation. However, I understand that privacy concerns and the right to free expression are central to not only this particular case with Yahoo, but with other companies doing business in China.
Based on the case study, risk factors that affected outsourcing process included ethical concern, quality and patent protection. Late delivery would affect its market and general market positions. This would have negative impact on Metrovox’s reputation such that the company feared it would trigger both consumer protests and boycotts. The solution relied on the company’s code of conduct. The introduction of video capability in Bugabyte was highly susceptible copyright.
Technically, China does have some laws against taking bribes but there is a fine line between bribes and gift giving. It is an acceptable practice to give gifts to the officials that a company works with because it shows respect and that you value their friendship. The problem is that the gifts are becoming more and more expense to ensure the company gets everything that is needed to open a division in their country. The Chinese government is getting more aggressive with cracking down on officials taking bribes in order to fast track business licenses, but there is still a long way to go. According to FCPA, it is illegal in the United States to bribe or accept a bribe in return for favors, and most statewide business will abide by these laws.
The Mongols had foreign administrators in China because they did not trust any Chinese person to be left in charge therefore foreign people were used. While in the Middle East the Mongols felt that leaving the Persians to have some charge would be the best for the people and result in benefits. Along with similar and different political effects of Mongol rule, there were similar and different economic effects of Mongol rule on China and the Middle East. The economic effects of Mongol rule on China and the Middle East were similar in that both were forced to give up money. In
He is writing to the Emperor of China who is of course Confucian so he doesn’t want to rock the boat. He is describing the benefits of the European ideas with caution because he knows that the Emperor doesn’t want change but Hsu knows that they are compatible with the Europeans and it would benefit them
However, one flaw in Lao-Tzu’s government is the lack of interaction with other countries. Imports and exports are a huge part of what makes a country run smoothly, and if a country keeps to itself it would be impossible to bring in outside products. While this is not a very good idea, it is better than Machiavelli’s method of government. It is better to give up imports and exports, rather than wanting to go to war with other countries. It puts people of the country at risk when the government is so open and willing to go to war.
Such unethical inhumane decision suggests complete ignorance and negligence of the rights of others. If I were involved in the ethical dilemma such as that of the Pinto Case, I would prefer to choose whatever I believe is the most ethical decision. I would take the courage to remind the management of the possible trouble waiting ahead if marketing of the unsafe car is pushed through. I would remind the management that adding few dollars will not significantly affect the competitiveness in the market in the long run. The car may have an added cost more than the targeted price but once the consumers prove the good quality and high safety of the car the good reputation of the company will help in gaining back the added amount invested in the car to improve its safety.
They state this to try to show how the Chinese refuse to assimilate. They are using this as proof to show how the Chinese are just too different from the US population and how they don’t respect our views and culture. Although I think it is fair to say the committee is doing the exact thing they
In addition, “consumers have the basic right to be protected from the loss or injury caused on account of defective goods”. This becomes an ethical issue when Consolidated did not inform consumers because of fear of losing the contract or in other words, “profit” all while knowingly putting the lives of others at risk is morally and ethically wrong. (Schooling) For this issue as a resolution, lives should not have been placed at risk in the first place. A product recall should have been done to replace the flak jacket before anything occurred. This would have caused some negative media but in the long run Consolidated would have been
During imperialism, china remained loyal to their many traditional values. The Chinese disliked western ideas because it interfered with Confucianism. The Chinese believed that it would be best for them if they stayed with their language and religious beliefs. They also did not believe in the new technology because it went against their beliefs. Most of china’s wealth came from land so people saw no reason to expand its industries.