Learning Activity #1
Is there such thing as a Universal Moral Code? Based on your view, how should transnational companies approach doing business in a global landscape where moral codes may differ?
Learning Activity #2
Truth Telling –– Italian Tax Mores by Arthur Kelly
The normal way of filing taxes in Italy is to put in a very low number, which starts a protracted series of negotiations, eventually ending up with a higher number being paid. This new bank did not follow this and the Italian authorities assumed it was stated in the normal understated fashion.
Discuss the ethical implications. Do you apply your values or that of the “Italian Way”?