Critically evaluate the different responses to corporate governance and the role of government regulations in responding to issues raised by an examination of the ethical issues impacting upon the business organisations that have encouraged corporate governance reform worldwide. Please nclude such things as: 1. Comparative Corporate Governance systems - Europe, USA, Asia 2. Globalisation issues including International corporate governance and comparative analysis 3. Leadership, Values & Managing Ethical Behaviour 4. Ethics & CSR in a Global Context

1. Differentiate between domestic and international business environments by defining and providing key characteristics of each type. 2.Identify examples of domestic and international organizations and explain how they meet the criteria for each type of organization 3.Explain the key benefits of international and global expansion for domestic businesses, providing specific examples 4.Explain the role of ethics in making business decisions regarding expansion to a new market and how ethical decision-making frameworks can be used to help make these decisions.

What opportunities exist for business in addressing climate change?

Describe the difference between professional ethics and global ethics. Explain why global ethical frameworks are needed. Describe the benefits of using an ethical framework in the global management of climate change.

Select four companies and four NGOs to look for their perspectives on CSR online. To what extent is there agreement and divergence in terms of their perception of CSR? What might account for these similarities and differences?

Before responding to the questions below ask yourself the following:  1) is it true that “…doing what's best for society necessarily means sacrificing profits,” 2) are shareholders the only important and influential stakeholders in deciding how best to pursue corporate objectives, and 3) is government regulation, supplemented by self-regulation and civil society, the most effective way to strike a balance between profits and the public good? Based on your individual conclusions regarding the above, answer the following questions: Are profits and the general welfare basically incompatible?  Why or why not? If you believe CSR requires the sacrifice of some amount of profit, what amount is appropriate?  Is that amount the same for all firms in all industries?  How should the CEO decide?