Question

Spiffy Sandals (Scenario) Spiffy Sandals is a Canadian footwear firm. Spiffy is planning to enter into a contract with an international producer to lower costs of production. On paper the figures look very good. However, Spiffy management has learned that the producer's factories are sweatshop conditions. Benito is the key Spiffy executive involved in the contract. He adheres to the relativist view regarding ethical standards and in meetings often says "When in Rome, do as the Romans do." Which of the following do you think Benito agrees with most strongly? Select one: a. Freedom should not partner with foreign business entities. b. Freedom should passively accept the practices that prevail in countries where it does business. c. Freedom should not hire foreign managers. d. Freedom should institute a single global code of conduct for all its employees and suppliers.

Answer 1

b.freedom should passively accept the practices that prevail in countries where it does business.

That person says "when in Rome, do as the Romans do"., so it means that he is not concerned with the sweatshop conditions overt there, since it is acceptable in the country of production.