Business Ethics, Countermeasures, and Transnational Trends: A Focus on Distribution Corporations

Kim, T. (2014). Business Ethics, Countermeasures, and Transnational Trends: A Focus on Distribution Corporations. , 12(10), 47-56, https://doi.org/10.15722/jds.12.10.201410.47

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Abstract

Purpose – This study aims to eradicate and halt the con-tinuous life cycle of corruption. Only when ethical managementpolicies are implemented can the business ethics system be ef-fective and transparent. Research design, data, and methodology – The analyses andlegislative measures designed by these organizations and coun-tries were based on solid research, uncovered during my visitsand interviews conducted with businessmen in those countries. Results – The main focus of in this study is as follows: First,to introduce the programs of UN, OECD, OAS, USA, and Asiancountries noted for business ethics and transparency policies;Second, to define each function and problem of these countries’anti corruption systems, including the U.S. federal government, ‐and to examine Chinese trends. Conclusions – Ethical managements are necessary to improvebusiness ethics. This study suggests four related areas for thepurpose of discouraging bribery and corruption; these are improv-ing global corporate governance standards, increasing financialtransparency, improving good governance in the public service ofthe OECD member countries, and focusing on not only the sup-ply side but also the demand side of the corruption market.

keywords: Business Ethics, Distribution Corporation, United Nations Convention, Transparency Systems, Ethical Management Countermeasures.

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Business Ethics, Countermeasures, and Transnational Trends: A Focus on Distribution Corporations

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