Corporate responsibility

Corporate Responsibility?

You will apply key sociological concepts to a discussion of corporate responsibility in the global market. You will be asked to critically analyze the application of laws and regulations that govern US corporations when they engage in global commerce. You will be asked to make recommendations on American business practices.

Should American companies be allowed to outsource American labor for less than the legal minimum wage in the US? Your response should include evidence from the course materials.

Whose laws should American companies follow when doing business in another country? Those of the US, or those of the host country? Why?

Does the US legal system do enough to police the global actions of American corporations? Why? Why not?

Your initial post should be at least 250 words and must substantively integrate the assigned readings with proper APA (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. style formatting.

Ferris, K., & Stein, J. (2016). The real world: An introduction to sociology (5th ed.). New York, NY: W.W. Norton.

Chapters 11 and 12, pp. 314 – 371

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