Question Description
Case Questions
1. What does the case suggest is the
value of ethical behavior? What
did Siemens gain by introducing c
ontrols to minimize the likelihood of
corruption?
2. Most countries lack adequate la
ws or enforcement to deal with
bribery and other forms of corruption. Why is this? How do countries
benefit from a strong rule of law that minimizes corruption?
3. Do you think Siemens was penal
ized enough for its corruption? Why
or why not? What can governments
or other organizations do to
discourage firms and others from
engaging in corrupt behavior?
4. Some argue that because ethical standards are lax in many
countries, Siemens and other firms
must pay bribes to obtain new
business. Do you agree with this
view? Stated differently, when doing
business around the world, is it
generally better to emphasize
normativism or relativism? Justify your answer.
Case Questions1. What does the case suggest is the value of ethical behavior? What did Siemens gain by introducing controls to minimize the likelihood of corruption?2. Most countries lack adequate laws or enforcement to deal with bribery and other forms of corruption. Why is this? How do countries benefit from a strong rule of law that minimizes corruption?3. Do you think Siemens was penalized enough for its corruption? Why or why not? What can governments or other organizations do to discourage firms and others from engaging in corrupt behavior?4. Some argue that because ethical standards are lax in many countries, Siemens and other firms must pay bribes to obtain new business. Do you agree with this view? Stated differently, when doing business around the world, is it generally better to emphasize normativism or relativism? Justify your answer.
