Ethical Considerations: Foreign Country Laws vs. Policies
The case study scenario:
All countries have different laws that need to be followed. A dilemma can take place when a company follows the law that infringes on the company's code of conduct. Provide an example to support your answer.
Two examples are included, such as a company policy against nepotism, whereas foreign operations encourage the practice. In another arena, employment laws can vary greatly. Overtime considerations, work week schedules and even paid time off all may be governed by different regulations or laws, depending on employee locales. Organizations must balance employment policies to ensure they comply with a variety of employment laws.