Culture and Ethical Business PracticesThe business world is becoming increasingly global due to advances in technology and travel. This means that businesspeople must know how to navigate intercultural ethics, not just the ethics of their particular country. To better prepare for the ethical challenges of a global marketplace, you should broaden your cultural awareness and familiarize yourself with strategies that help you adhere to legal and ethical guidelines. Read the following passages.1. You have recently been told you are going on a business trip to Thailand. You want to schedule a meeting with your supervisor to discuss how she conducts business in an ethical manner while in Thailand. In order to prepare for the meeting, you make a list of questions you would like to ask. A. What is an example of a good question to ask in this meeting?B. What are the company policies when it comes to handling bribery?C. Is it customary in this country to take off your shoes before entering a home?D. What are the top three sights I should see?2. After solidifying an overseas deal with a large bottling company, the executive informs you that in order to expedite the signing of the materials, he will need an extra $10,000. How should you react to his request?A. Immediately judge the man as immoral and corrupt and end the business deal. B. Inform the executive that this extra $10,000 wasn’t in the original contract. Avoid assuming unethical behavior until you clarify what he is asking for in relation to the agreed-upon contract. C. Negotiate his request and offer $5,000.3. Rather than determining whether a culture has good or bad ethics, it is best to look for practical solutions to the cultural challenges of doing global business. Which of the following suggestions acknowledge different values and respect the need for moral initiative? A. Find alternatives. B. Don’t rationalize shady decisions. C. Avoid transparency. D. Refuse business if it violates you basic values. E. Workforce Diversity: Benefits and Challenges4. As diversity in the workplace increases, interacting and communicating with your coworkers will present specific challenges and rewards. In order do successfully navigate today’s workplace, be sensitive to the diverse backgrounds of your coworkers. Read the following scenarios.5. In a company meeting on diversity in the workplace, the HR representative starts a discussion on how to be more sensitive toward the diverse backgrounds of the company’s employees. After the informative discussion, you want to know from the HR representative’s perspective why your company values diversity in its work environment. What would be the best response from the HR representative?A. Team members with different backgrounds come up with more effective problem-solving techniques, providing your company with a competitive advantage over other companies. B. Even though it is more expensive for the company to hire a diverse workforce, the people are worth it. C. The company doesn’t want to hear employees gripe about discrimination, so they hire workers with diverse backgrounds.6. As the leader of your workgroup, you want to encourage a positive working environment. You decide to make posters for the hallway with tips for improving communication between the diverse members of your group. How to always win an argument.