Managing responsibly across borders
Multinational corporations affect more than their own performance. Their decisions shape the lives of employees, customers, suppliers, and host communities. This week, we examine the social responsibilities of MNCs, the ethical challenges of global management, and the interdependence between companies and the countries in which they operate.
As you explore Chapter 2, consider how managers balance business goals with stakeholder interests. When local expectations differ from company values, how should a manager decide what is acceptable? Look for ways to explain a decision, anticipate its consequences, and build relationships that support long-term cooperation.
Chapter 2 Overview
Listen to the podcast before exploring the chapter.
I. Social Responsibility of MNCs
Consider how multinational corporations balance business goals with responsibilities to employees, suppliers, and communities. Explore the connections between social responsibility, stakeholder expectations, and managerial decisions.
INT315 • International Management • I. Social Responsibility of MNCs
Visualize Your Thinking · Section I
Take a position. Make a call. Explain the principle behind your thinking.
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Social Responsibility of MNCs
II. Ethics in Global Management
Explore the ethical tests and decision process, then consider how you would apply them to a cross-border management dilemma.
INT315 • International Management • II. Ethics in Global Management
Visualize Your Thinking · Section II
Consider local customs. Investigate a decision. Respond to competitive pressure.
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Ethics in Global Management
III. Managing Interdependence
Explore how multinational corporations and host countries depend on one another. Consider the trade-offs among local expectations, operational costs, and economic, social, and environmental sustainability.
INT315 • International Management • III. Managing Interdependence
Visualize Your Thinking · Section III
Assess the partnership. Weigh sourcing choices. Identify benefits on both sides.
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Managing Interdependence
Week 2 Knowledge Check
Apply Chapter 2’s ideas about social responsibility, ethics, and interdependence. Answer five questions from a rotating bank and review feedback after each answer. Your completed score is recorded for your instructor.