GMS 802 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Relativism, Sweatshop, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
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If running a responsible business is already difficult within one"s own borders because of all the problems and challenges one faces on a daily basis, it becomes that much harder when the marketplace becomes global. Whatever decision is made will be met by stakeholders with opposing views and perspectives from various cultures that may not be understood, but which compete for attention and consideration. Globalism is inevitable it is a juggernaut, it is already embedded in the fabric of our world, and it is becoming extremely difficult for others not to participate. Barber argues the corrosive effect that global markets have on local culture. The result of globalism is the proliferation of two opposing identities, both of which are unpalatable for barber: entrenched splinter groups discontent with globalism ( jihad ) and those who embrace globalism with an unhealthy vigor ( mcworld )