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Can a multinational firm adopt varying ethical standards to win business in its global operations? Why or why not?
How does corporate governance and financial management differ for US-based corporations and global multinational corporations?

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Discusses whether a multinational firm can adopt varying ethical standards to win business in its global operations.

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No, a multinational cannot adopt varying ethical standards and needs to display consistency in adhering to established ethical standards across its operations in multiple countries, because its violation of ethical standards and code of conduct are illegal by law in certain cases. This includes bribery to take advantage of weak laws and regulations as well as poor ethical practices in numerous countries. Even though the goal of multinational ...

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