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Essay on Conducting Business in the US and Globally

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The organization conducting business in the United States and globally that I am familiar with is Apple Inc. I will include an analysis of global economic interdependence and effects of international technology industry practices and agreements. The importance of demographics, physical infrastructure, social responsibility and ethics versus legal obligations of the organizations will be aspects I examine. I will include an analysis of cultural differences, effects of political systems and influences of international relationships, along with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1988, influence of local, national, and international legislation. The effects of technology upon international operations for Apple are traits that I will address …show more content…

America has since adjusted to the country status as an interdependent global economy” according to Kline (1984). Apple Inc. is one company with success in the global markets. Apple Inc. is a company that has grown from three guys in a garage to a multinational globally active electronics corporation. Because of strict laws Apple has been proactive regarding its “Supplier Responsibility.” The company has installed a “comprehensive Supplier Code of Conduct, which outlines our expectations for the companies we do business with,” Apple (2011). According to Apple Inc. “The Supplier Code of Conduct requires our suppliers to ensure safe working conditions, treat their workers with dignity and respect, and establish and maintain environmentally responsible manufacturing processes.” In the past electronics supply chains have not been as stringent as they should have been. Apple is in an association with other suppliers called Electronics Industry Citizenship Coalition (EICC), which ensures each company voluntarily works to improve the conditions members of staff are working in. The EICC audits and updates members in a timely manner. Apple is proactive and addresses problems before they begin by allowing workers to know their rights and according to Apple Inc. (2011) “through collaboration with suppliers, government agencies, NGOs, and other companies.” This will help ensure that Apple, and

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