LSBM201 Report: Ethical Issues in IT and International Business

This report addresses ethical considerations in information technology and international business. It begins by exploring the key health and well-being issues associated with IT usage, such as digital eye strain, sleep disorders, and challenges to cognitive abilities. The report provides examples of cybersquatting, including cases involving Microsoft, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, and Fox News, and discusses how this practice is being addressed. The second part of the report focuses on ethical issues in international business, highlighting concerns such as toxic workplace cultures, discrimination and harassment, limitations on freedom of speech, and unfair pay practices, particularly in the fashion industry. The report critically evaluates these issues and offers recommendations for solutions, including improving working conditions, offering training and health facilities, and promoting sustainable practices. The overall aim is to provide a comprehensive analysis of ethical challenges and potential solutions in the context of modern business.