Culture Crash Culture Conflicts Liu

Culture Crash

Culture Conflicts

Liu Peijin Decision

Liu Peijin with an appreciation that they have an obligation to play by set rules in the international business community should not yield to give gifts for business. Liu has an obligation to make it understood that gifts have the power to set in a conflict of interest in business.

Conflict of Interest

In the interest of undertaking business, it ought to be appreciated that parties engaging in business should only be influenced by the benefits of such business venture. Any other benefits accruing to individual as a result of the business venture may not be sustainableSingh J., Carasco E., Svensson G., Wood G., & M., 2005.

This argument supports the need for business sustainability, as opposed to entering into relations for a short duration. Conflict of interest will exist when a person chooses to enter into a business relation not only for strict sense of business but also because of the additional benefits accruing Singh J. et al., 2005()

The individual's judgment will be clouded leading to compromise over the whole issue. It is in the interest of Almond to get into business relations that reflect potential of sustainability based on a strong sense of business than having on that is based on individual interest and benefits Crane a. & Matten D., 2004.

Lui Peijin conviction that Almond can do business without having to give gifts stands not only to observe international rules of operation but also to ensure business decisions are not in conflict with personal interests.

Business Ethics Verses Culture

The culture observed in china has a basis that can only be practiced with china. The idea of gift of whatever form in the international business community is seen as bribery. As Crane a. And Matten D. (2004)

investigations revealed, gifts have the unwilling power persuade ones decision. There are circumstances as Crane a. And Matten D. (2004)

discussed showing that the compromise on standards is likely to occur owing to the idea of gifts.

Contrary to this notion, in china gifts are not given to influence one decisions but as a norm of appreciating. While no specific standard to the gift is required, the gift works only to share one appreciation of the business undertaken. Looking at the situation at Almond and it potential business relations there is a specific value assigned to the gift expected. This clearly comes out as a measure to influence potential business relation an aspect that Singh J. et al. (2005)

describe as bribery. Singh J. et al. (2005)

argue that, assigning of value to a gift demonstrates bribery that is against international business code. The case for Almond having to give a specified volume of commission is indication of bribery.

Codes of ethics governing the practice of giving gifts specifically stipulates that gifts of any form should not be entertained. It is argued by Singh J. et al. (2005)