In 1991 the Soviet Union disappeared. Russia's gates flew open. Foreign products, services, people and ideas began pouring in. Old systems started collapsing; new systems started to appear. A new economy continues to develop in Russia, a country of 150 million blessed with abundant resources, large potential markets, an enormous work force. Opportunities for the adventurous foreign businessperson abound. Russian Etiquette and Ethics in Business is your guide through the maze of Russian capitalism. The authors, Drew Wilson and Lloyd Donaldson, are Westerners who are witnessing first hand the changes in Russian society and the Russian economy. They provide information on contemporary Russia and its business culture that is indispensable to any businessperson who wishes to succeed in the current business climate. The book includes information about Russian work attitudes, women in business, the modern Russian employee, and the impact of organized-crime on the Russian economy. Also included is an analysis of the impact of Soviet economics on the current system. Information is a key to success in the new Russia. Russian Etiquette & Ethics in Business provides you with information and invaluable insights into the Russian economy that will give you a head start on your competition.

In a series of articles specifically commissioned for this volume, some of today's most distinguished business ethicists survey the main areas of interest and concern in the field of business ethics. Sections of the book cover topics such as the often easy relation between business ethics and capitalism, the link between business ethics and ethical theory, how ethics applies to specific problems in the business world, the connection between business ethics and related academic disciplines, and the practice of business ethics in modern corporations. Includes extensive, accessible discussion of all of the main areas of interest and debate in business ethics Features all original contributions by distinguished authors in business ethics Includes an annotated table of contents, bibliographies of the relevant literature and a list of internet sources of material on business ethics Perfect, comprehensive book for use in business ethics courses

Local ethical practices in a given business and organizational context are clues for ethical judgments, yet research has elucidated a small number of them in Russia. Drawing on the Integrative Contracts Social Theory and models of ethical decision making, this dissertation has developed an integrative-based approach to examine local business practices in Russia from an ethical point of view. Specifically, this study examines attitudes and behavior of Russian managers towards ethical dilemmas and which factors (individual, organizational and environmental) influence their ethical choices. This dissertation addresses three major research questions relevant to business ethics, organizational behavior and international management. First, it addresses the question of what relationship exists between the attitudes and the behavior of the Russian managers towards local business practices. Second, it addresses the question of how individual, organizational and environmental factors affect the attitudes and the behavior of the managers. Thirdly, it addresses the question of what relationship exists between the factors influencing the attitudes and the factors influencing behavior. Based on data from 106 Russian managers across the country, this dissertation finds significant associations between the attitudes and the behavior towards the local business practices. Furthermore, it establishes a strong influence of individual, organizational and environmental factors on the attitudes and the behavior of the managers. Finally, a significant relationship between factors influencing the attitudes and the behavior is also revealed. The potential theoretical and practical values of the findings are discussed, as are implications and suggestions for future research.

A guide to adapting and thriving within unfamiliar cultural settings challenges the notion that professional life interacts with culture only at the etiquette level, distinguishing between rule-based and relationship-based cultures while considering the roles of such factors as competition, security, and lifestyle. (Social Science)

South Korean companies and technology have suddenly conquered the world. Samsung, Hyundai and LG are industry leaders and the global brands. Korean culture in the form of K-Pop music videos and "Korean Wave" films and TV dramas are watched everywhere from Tel Aviv to Singapore to Rio. Korean gourmet food trucks ply the streets of New York and LA, and kimchi has found a place on the shelves of well-stocked supermarkets around the world. With just a fraction of Japan's land area, less than half its population, and no natural resources--how have Korean companies managed to conquer the world in such a short period of time? What is the "secret sauce" of Korean business practices and companies that makes them so successful? To find out, readers need more than statistics and company profiles. Learning the basics about Korean culture, about Korean social etiquette and Korean business culture, will enable you to understand for the first time how Koreans think and why they work so effectively to achieve their goals. This understanding will enhance your own effectiveness in doing business with Koreans, or in competing with them--whether in Korea or elsewhere.

Boye Lafayette De Mente has been writing about the Far East for more than three decades. In this second edition of Korean Etiquette and Ethics in Business, he examines the Korean national character, its strong sense of tradition, and the intricate networks of personal connections that are essential to South (and North) Korea's economic growth. If you are considering entering the Korean marketplace or working with Korean's, this book will show you what really makes them tick--and how to do business the Korean way.

For courses in Business Ethics and business courses desiring a brief, readable supplement encouraging business ethics. Brief text shows students how to be ethical business people. Common sense, practical approach to doing good work--emphasizing the need to prepare in advance for ethical dilemmas. Helps improve behavior in the rushed, output-driven business environment.