INT315 / Week 02

Responsibility, Ethics, and Interdependence

Chapter 2 • Managing the responsibilities and relationships of multinational corporations.

Section II ↓   Section III ↓

This week’s focus

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.

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Chapter 2 Overview

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Chapter 2 / Section I

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.

Navigating Corporate Social Responsibility in Multinational Corporations

INT315 • International Management • I. Social Responsibility of MNCs

Social Responsibility of MNCs

Chapter 2 / Section II

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.

Navigating Ethics in Global Management: Frameworks and Decision-Making

INT315 • International Management • II. Ethics in Global Management

Ethics in Global Management

Chapter 2 / Section III

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.

Managing Global Interdependence: Host Dynamics and Sustainable Strategy

INT315 • International Management • III. Managing Interdependence

Managing Interdependence

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