Topic > Unethical practices that threaten international companies

Ethics are very important right now, especially in business organizations. Since globalization on earth is a real and growing issue, it is organizations above all that need to be aware and know about ethical values. People have the right to be treated well, which means they should be well paid (get the minimum wedge), be above the minimum age allowed for working age, essentially these two aspects are one of the most important. Companies must be strong enough to overcome the temptation of countries that offer this kind of unethical work ethic, many times people do not realize the unethical behavior, many times they simply do so because of the country's economic problems. .What is ethics? Ethics are the moral principles according to which witches behave personally, socially, and professionally. “The perceived conflict between the traditional corporate goal of profit maximization and the general desire for greater social well-being.” While ethically responsible business practices are generally desired, opinions vary on what these practices are and how they should be encouraged, but the complexity of the current business environment complicates the development and implementation of resolutions on ethical issues vis-à-vis the industry, and this is what is happening with Nike. Nike has been one of the largest sports companies in the entire world, this makes this company really powerful and it has gained more and more power over the years. But that doesn't mean this company is perfect, like everyone and everything in the world, Nike has a lack of commitment with some really important ethical issues like social or children's responsibilities. Nike created a business code where... middle of paper... you get fired." (Braddock, 2011) On American television CBC he claimed that in 1993 in Vietnam employees suffered physical and sexual abuse in addition to compromise of non-existence with minimum wages and working hours. They also claimed that workers were physically abused, such as blows to the head and other types of punishment for soles spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of retaliation. "Our only choice is to stay and suffer, or speak out and be fired." The 10,000 workers, mostly women, at the Taiwanese-run Pou Chen plant earn about 50 cents an hour. ”. (Reporter, 2011)