From Chapter 11, Describe the merit argument. Give some issues with the merit argument, and discuss whether you think it succeeds as an argument against preferential hiring.
Give philosophically adequate arguments.
Give an accurate analysis of the arguments presented and to give well-constructed arguments. Lastly, give an accurate account of the theories and terms presented in the reading.
REVIEW QUESTIONS
1. Can you identify any ethical values that legitimately can be applied
cross-culturally?
2. How far should the principle “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” extend in international business?
3. Are there any conditions under which an American business could employ child labor in a developing country?
4. What are three arguments against the trend toward globalization? How would defenders of globalization respond to each?
5. What is meant by “the race to the bottom”?
6. Is it possible for the rest of the world to live a consumer lifestyle on a par with the United States? Would this be a good thing? Who should decide this?
