Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in International Business Relations

This essay examines ethical dilemmas within the context of international relations, using a case study involving unethical computer usage at a company. It analyzes the situation through the lens of the ACS code of ethics, detailing its principles such as public interest, quality of life, competition, honesty, professional development, and professional conduct. The essay highlights the importance of ethical business practices, emphasizing the need for clear company guidelines to prevent unethical behavior. It underscores the role of the ACS code in maintaining standards and resolving organizational issues, ultimately recommending increased awareness and adherence to company policies to promote ethical conduct in the workplace. The essay also provides relevant references supporting the analysis and recommendations.

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Introduction
In relation to the dilemma in business ethics of Mac Donald, the article provides with a brief
review on the codes and norms of business ethics. The subject is about the illegal usage of
computers at work places. The security administrator was in charge of the duty to provide
weekly reports showing the web pages accused by employees. The usage of unethical
websites not mentioned to the employees earlier. As per the official documents, those using
these websites will not be able to continue their work in the company.
Ethical dilemma of the Mac Donald Company
The employees of the company use unauthorized websites during the office hours. This is the
reason for ethical dilemma. The company should take actions against unethical business
practices (Dzombak, 2017).
ACS code of ethics-
It includes the dignity, value and respect for being an employee in the organization
(Ferguson, Thornley and Gibb, 2016). There are various regulations in the ACS code of
ethics.
1. Public interest- Personal interest should not conflict with work at the work place.
2. Quality and standard of living- Use of proper codes and business ethics creates better
living standards. This value system also enhance in the improvement of the life style for those
affected due to work.
3. competition- It includes the sincere competitive attribute for the stakeholders and the
organization by following business ethics.

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4. Honesty and loyalty- There must be complete loyalty and honesty at the work place while
delivering the work.
5. Professional development- It includes increase in the growth of one’s career in a corporate
world.
6. Being professional - It involves the values to be complete professional in the organization.
Therefore, these are the various ACS codes of ethics.
ACS code of professional conduct
After being the member of ACS, it provides dignity and honor to the respective professional
body (Thomas, Duessel and Meier 2017). It includes the following laws and codes followed
and maintained for a good business ethics and standards.
1. The interest of the public always kept above the personal and business interests. It should
not coincide with the work and office (Kuespert 2017).
2. Increase in the standard and quality life for those who get affect due to work. Business
ethics creates quality life.
3. It includes honesty and loyalty in terms of knowledge, talent and skills for the desired
services. There must be utmost loyalty at the workplace.
4. It includes diligent factor among stakeholders of the company and the competitive
strength. It means use of expertise to raise the production and competition level when
required for the benefit of the business.
5. It helps to increase integrity at the business and the organization in terms of complete
professionalism.

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ACS code aims at individual functioning with the respective job designations in the corporate
world. Use of business ethics and laws solve the organization issues and dilemmas.
Recommendations
Business ethics is involved in proper use of business plans and policies in handling the issues
and unlawful practice occurs in the organization. Therefore, there must be proper awareness
in relation to company guidelines for all the employees in order to avoid unethical business
practices.

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References
Dzombak, D.A., 2017. Crossing Researcher-Public Boundaries. Environmental science &
technology, 51(3), pp.1057-1057.
Ferguson, S., Thornley, C. and Gibb, F., 2016. Beyond codes of ethics: how library and
information professionals navigate ethical dilemmas in a complex and dynamic information
environment. International Journal of Information Management, 36(4), pp.543-556.
Kuespert, D.R., 2017. Safety and ethics in ACS and major scientific and engineering
societies: A gap analysis. Journal of Chemical Health and Safety.
Thomas, G., Duessel, P. and Meier, M., 2017. ETHICAL ISSUES OF USER BEHAVIORAL
ANALYSIS THROUGH MACHINE LEARNING. Journal of Information System
Security, 13(1).