Discussion Post: Foundations of Global Ethics
The Politics of Fear: Is it ethical?"Anti-globalization rhetoric in Greece is predominantly articulated in terms of conspiracy theory, mistrust of other cultures and strong nationalist feelings" (Theodossopoulos & Kirtsoglou, 2009, p. 83). That was Greece nearly a decade ago.Sound familiar in today's society? And it's not just here in the United States. Anti-immigrant sentiment, strong nationalist tendencies, and the stoking of fear among the citizenry are happening worldwide. Google "anti-immigrant sentiment" and you'll see populist movements from Australia to Germany.
Business Community Impact
• In what ways is the business community impacted by divisive political rhetoric that imperils the stability of capitalism-based democracies?
Business Responsibility
• What responsibility do business leaders have for ensuring that intolerance, misunderstanding, and overt acts of hate do not grow unabated?
Business Leaders Taking Action
• Specifically, what can business leaders do to minimize the impact of anti-immigrant sentiment?
ReferenceTheodossopoulos, D., & Kirtsoglou. E. (Eds.) (2009) United in Discontent: Local Responses to Cosmopolitanism and Globalization. New York, NY: Berghahn Books.
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