Currently, limited international laws exist in areas such as copyright/patent protection and confidentiality of information. Some countries are using children in their factories.
In this Discussion Question, you are the owner of a manufacturing company, and you are considering a contract with a clothes manufacturer in India. (Please keep in mind that you will use some of this information in your ethics policy in the final project.)
Please address the following in your response:
In reflecting on the limited international laws and regulations, briefly discuss some guidelines (principles and concepts) that you would have in your code of conduct (ethical/social responsibility policies).
Describe the ethical decision-making framework. (What will shape your code?)
What are expected behaviors and how will you address poor behavior?
In creating a code of conduct, what are some issues and concerns that you might have in ethical decision-making and adherence with US laws, global organizations, and governing bodies when working with a foreign business?