Cross Cultural Management Essay

This essay analyzes ethical issues in Hydro Generation's dam construction project in Tanzania, focusing on the actions of Jones, a corrupt individual who used unethical means to expedite the project. The essay applies utilitarian and virtue theory to assess Jones's actions and recommends ethical and fair practices for future projects.

Cross Cultural
Management

Table of Contents
ISSUES............................................................................................................................................1
THEORIES AND ANALYSIS........................................................................................................1
RECOMMENDATIONS.................................................................................................................1
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................2

ISSUES
From the case study based on Hydro Generation's construction of dam in Tanzania, it is
analysed that Jones was a corrupt person who possessed knowledge that installation of phones,
delivery of supplies and issuance of operating license could even take months. Thus, he found
out an unethical means of handing over tips to people in advance for getting work done on a
quicker pace.
Another issue which is highlighted within this case study is that Jones knew that
unemployment was a big issue in Tanzania and thus, he focussed upon word-of-mouth publicity
to attract the attention of local people who would then recommend candidates for hiring. Jones
did this with the sole motive of engaging such employees who could assist in the construction of
dam at a faster pace by use of unfair and unethical means.
THEORIES AND ANALYSIS
Ethics and CSR are two essential components that must be considered by individuals as
well as business personnel. In context of case study, two theories and their application is given to
analyse the issues mentioned above. Utilitarian and virtue theory are two ethical theories which
govern the conduct of a human in any scenario. Utilitarian theory proposes conducting acts
which does good for maximum quantum while virtue theory stresses upon the behavioural
characteristics of an individual (Bell, Dyck and Neubert, 2017). Both the theories are totally
opposed to the case study where bribe was given and relatives of high authorities were hired
under the authority of Jones.
RECOMMENDATIONS
On the basis of above discussion, it is recommended that the project associated with
construction of dam should be executed in an ethical and fair manner without the use of unfair
means. Further, HG or any of its associates should not get involved in any activity which is not
in public interest as every business is bound to the society for resources it derives from them.
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REFERENCES
Books and Journals
Bell, G. G., Dyck, B. and Neubert, M. J., 2017. Ethical Leadership, Virtue Theory, And Generic
Strategies. Radical Thoughts on Ethical Leadership. 113.
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