Global Business 3rd Edition by Mike Peng

Exercise 10

ON ETHICS: Hypothetically, your MNE is the largest foreign investor in Vietnam, where dissidents and religious leaders are reportedly being persecuted. As the country manager there, you understand that the MNE is being pressured by NGOs to help the oppressed groups in Vietnam. But you also understand that the host government could be upset if your firm is found to engage in local political activities deemed inappropriate. These alleged activities, which you personally find distasteful, are not directly related to your operations. How would you proceed?