Question

J. D. started working for an export trading company right out of college. His job took him to Asia on several occasions, where he interacted with manufacturers and got to practice his limited Chinese. He was amazed to see the difference in working conditions in the developing nations where he visited, compared to similar operations in the U.S. The expectations of workers were not the same. J.D.'s experience is an example of:_________.
A) corporate philanthropy differences in different countries.
B) social responsibility differences between similar firms, but in different countries.
C) difference in corporate social initiatives in foreign nations.
D) the need for whistleblowers abroad.

Answer 1

Answer:

B) social responsibility differences between similar firms, but in different countries

Explanation:

Remember, JD was amazed to see the difference in working conditions in the developing nations where he visited, compared to similar operations in the U.S.

Thus, it shows the reality of the differences in how firms are socially responsible across countries. His experience therefore reaffirms the need for developing countries to improve working conditions by been socially responsible.