Convergence in International Business Ethics? A Comparative Study of Ethical Philosophies, Thinking Style, and Ethical Decision-Making Between US and Korean Managers

Paik, Yongsun; Lee, Jong Min; Pak, Yong Suhk

doi:10.1007/s10551-017-3629-9

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“…For example, a number of MNCs have adopted social accountability 8000, a certification that supports the global standard on workers' rights to encourage their ethical business practices. As mentioned here, Paik et al () discovered Korean managers have increasingly adopted similar norms to their American counterparts who mainly use rule utilitarianism for ethical decision‐making as Korea becomes a developed country. Therefore, what used to be acceptable in a certain culture may become unacceptable under new community norms such as social values and corporate policies (Donaldson & Dunfee, ).…”

Section: Summary and Discussion Of The Scandinavian Storiesmentioning

confidence: 87%

“…South Korea represents another country that corroborates our argument. A recent study by Paik, Lee, and Pak () demonstrates that after the Asian financial crisis in 1997, Korean firms continued to improve their standards of business ethics by emulating the ethical philosophy and moral ideology of U.S. firms and managers, who have exerted a strong influence on their Korean counterparts. This is the result of their intimate geopolitical and economic relationships since the end of World War II.…”

Section: Summary and Discussion Of The Scandinavian Storiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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In search of an institutional framework for anticorruption: Lessons from Scandinavia

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Warner‐Søderholm

Huse

2018

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Scandinavian countries continue to build strong reputations as the world's least corrupt countries. In this case study, in a search for an institutional framework that other countries and policy makers can learn from, we explore sources of high transparency and anticorruption norms in Scandinavia. The most important lesson from this study is that legislative, normative, and cultural institutional pillars must be aligned to achieve the highest level of transparency and anticorruption. We made three main observations. First, adequate and comprehensive legislation in addition to severe noncompliance consequences contribute to an ethical business environment in Scandinavian countries. Second, a willingness to embrace integrity norms and standards through active participation in international conventions and agreements on anticorruption movements contributing to high transparency and integrity management in the Scandinavian countries. Third, a national culture that emphasizes high governmental and civic trust makes bribery and corruption less sustainable. Residents' high level of trust in public officials and police in addition to high civil and media engagement in antibribery cases results in corruption being "starved of oxygen". The findings suggest high trust levels, enforced regulative legislation, small country size, and high human development help craft a framework that drives a transparent business environment. K E Y W O R D Santicorruption, culture, institutions, Scandinavia, transparency

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Section: Summary and Discussion Of The Scandinavian Storiesmentioning

confidence: 87%

Section: Summary and Discussion Of The Scandinavian Storiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

In search of an institutional framework for anticorruption: Lessons from Scandinavia

Paik

Warner‐Søderholm

Huse

2018

Thunderbird Intl Bus Rev

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“…Both the relational self and nonself emphasize the importance of humanity and the ethical foundations of the self. Second, we explore how these deeply held ethical values can address concerns relating to moral action (Bazerman & Sezer, 2016;DeTienne et al, 2019;Paik et al, 2019). Third, while there are studies examining non-self and the relational self, most of these examine the concepts separately or in limited depth without empirical data (for example Hwang & Chang, 2009;Shiah, 2016).…”

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confidence: 99%

The Nature of the Self, Self-regulation and Moral Action: Implications from the Confucian Relational Self and Buddhist Non-self

Chu

2021

J Bus Ethics

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The concept of the self and its relation to moral action is complex and subject to varying interpretations, not only between different academic disciplines but also across time and space. This paper presents empirical evidence from a cross-cultural study on the Buddhist and Confucian notions of self in SMEs in Vietnam and Taiwan. The study employs Hwang’s Mandala Model of the Self, and its extension into Shiah’s non-self-model, to interpret how these two Eastern philosophical representations of the self, the Confucian relational self and Buddhist non-self, can lead to moral action. By demonstrating the strengths of the model, emphasizing how social and cultural influences constrain the individual self and promote the social person leading to moral action, the paper extends understanding of the self with empirical evidence of the mechanisms involved in organizational contexts.

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“…In our research there were also differences, but especially in the different perceptions of salary as a motivational factor by men and women. Paik et al (2019), who also addressed this issue, based their research on the premise that business ethics is a function of culture and time. They attempted to explore two important questions to determine whether national differences in managerial ethical philosophies remain over time and whether the relationship between thinking style and ethical decision-making is consistent across different national contexts.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Impact of Managerial Decision-Making on Employee Motivation in Manufacturing Companies

Habánik¹,

Martosova²,

Letkova³

2020

JOC

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In terms of competition, manufacturing companies are focusing more and more on employee performance as well as motivation, the latter of which seems to be a prerequisite for the long-term performance of employees and thus the sustainable success of the company. Managerial decision-making, another phenomenon gaining scientific attention, can be considered a challenging function and the most important activity of a manager. But what is the impact of managerial decision-making on the motivation of employees? Can managerial decision-making influence employee motivation? The aim of this paper is to investigate the impact of managerial decision-making on the motivation of employees in manufacturing companies. As the main method of data acquisition, a questionnaire survey among employees was conducted. For further processing and evaluation of the survey results, a contingency table and Chi-square test were used, followed by Student's T-test and F-test for calculating testability and verifying hypotheses. The results brought answers to the questions regarding the relationship between managerial decision-making and motivation of employees in the selected production companies. Factors and benefits affecting the motivation of employees and leading to their higher work performance was also determined, as well as to what extent a manager is able to influence performance.

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Convergence in International Business Ethics? A Comparative Study of Ethical Philosophies, Thinking Style, and Ethical Decision-Making Between US and Korean Managers

Cited by 37 publications

References 77 publications

In search of an institutional framework for anticorruption: Lessons from Scandinavia

In search of an institutional framework for anticorruption: Lessons from Scandinavia

The Nature of the Self, Self-regulation and Moral Action: Implications from the Confucian Relational Self and Buddhist Non-self

The Impact of Managerial Decision-Making on Employee Motivation in Manufacturing Companies

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