Has anyone read case study "Foreign Assignment".
After the meeting with Sara, Tom Fried emailed you. In the email, he explained the situation and asked your advice. In your email reply back to Tom, address the following:
What obligations do you feel the bank has to ensure that its employees are not harmed, for instance, by having their chances for advancement limited by the social customs of a host country?
What international moral code, if any, is being violated by the Bank?
Has the bank made the correct decision by opting to follow the norms of the host country?
How would you recommend that Tom handle this particular situation?
What steps should the bank take to avoid and resolve situations similar to this in the future when employees are offended or harmed by host country practices?
What is your personal opinion.
My opinion, First I feel the bank should have an obiligation to asure that their employees are treated with respect. Not just in this country if their job requires traveling their should be some policies and procedures in place.
your opinion is greatly appreciated.cat
There are no easy answers to this. I am reminded of the Preamble to the declaration of Independence of the US
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Declaration_of_Independence#Preamble
, as well as the essay Civil Disobedience.
http://thoreau.eserver.org/civil1.html
Yes, cultures vary. But customs such as female genital disfigurement, overt discrimination based on race or gender, child slavery, child or wife beating (or killing), go beyond my reach. Even public figure corruption tests my limits.
Should one want to work for a company that participates in this, or turns a blind eye? That is where the two documents I linked above come to mind.
In your case, advancement by worthy employees can be harmed by restrictions on them by the host country. Perhaps other compensation can be offered to the employees.
One thing all companies need, and especially companies that work in many countries, is a set of written principles, covering equality, bribery, corruption, and non-discrimination.
I have missionary friends in several countries, and they have to deal with this hourly. One has to have a core set of beliefs and mores, otherwise, you become what you will later wish you stood firm against.
gdrgdr
ditto
To find information about the case study "Foreign Assignment", you can try searching for it in academic databases, such as JSTOR or Google Scholar. These databases contain a wide range of scholarly articles and publications that may discuss the case study.
In order to answer the questions in the email, you can analyze the situation based on the information provided in the case study. Consider the obligations of the bank towards its employees' well-being and advancement, and whether the social customs of the host country are limiting these opportunities. Look for any indications of a violation of an international moral code by the bank. Also, evaluate if the bank's decision to follow the norms of the host country is the correct approach.
To recommend a course of action for Tom, consider how he should handle the situation based on the specific circumstances described in the case study. Additionally, think about steps the bank could take to avoid and resolve similar situations in the future, where employees are offended or harmed by host country practices.
As for your personal opinion, you can express your thoughts and beliefs on the matter, emphasizing the importance of employee respect and the need for clear policies and procedures in place, especially for a company that operates internationally. Feel free to expand on your opinion and provide reasons to support it.
Please note that the provided response is based on general guidelines, and it is important to thoroughly study the case study and relevant sources to provide a well-informed and detailed response to the questions.