As a recent college graduate, Jonah started working for an export trading company. His job has already taken him around the globe, including Asia on several occasions. He was amazed to see the difference in working conditions in the developing nations he visited, as opposed to similar operations in the United States. The expectations of workers were not the same. Jonah's experience is an example of
A) corporate philanthropy differences in different countries.
B) social responsibility differences between similar firms, but in different countries.
C) differences in corporate social initiatives in foreign nations.
D) the need for whistleblowers abroad.

Question

As a recent college graduate, Jonah started working for an export trading company. His job has already taken him around the globe, including Asia on several occasions. He was amazed to see the difference in working conditions in the developing nations he visited, as opposed to similar operations in the United States. The expectations of workers were not the same. Jonah's experience is an example of
A) corporate philanthropy differences in different countries.
B) social responsibility differences between similar firms, but in different countries.
C) differences in corporate social initiatives in foreign nations.
D) the need for whistleblowers abroad.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Developing nations do not have the same labor standards as well-developed nations. In order to get ahead, employees in developing nations are willing to work in what would be considered poor working conditions in the U.S. Job choices are meager. Workers are willing to work for long hours, in poor conditions, for a few cents more each hour.

As a Recent College Graduate, Jonah Started Working for an Export