Key Terms
Ethics
System of moral principles providing a framework for decisions and conduct; derived from culture, philosophy, religion
Note
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Result
Access to a larger talent pool.
Primary challenge area
Differences in business etiquette and nonverbal communication.
Language barriers
Even when everyone speaks the same language, cultural terminologies, idioms, and slang can create miscommunication. Comm
Foundation requirement
Managers must genuinely believe in the importance of building trust — without that belief, they won't put in the effort.
Virtual teams
Individuals who work together but operate from different geographical locations.
Purpose
Clears gray area that slows down employees; defines who reports to whom and who is responsible for what.
Final requirement
Each employee should sign and date an acknowledgment confirming they received the handbook. A signed copy is kept on fil
Start-up
Small company seeking a scalable, repeatable business model; focused on innovation; often investor-dependent
Small business
Creates a business model that works from day one and sustains growth; less innovation; often copies successful models fr
Context
Tech sector turnover exceeds 13% annually. Replacing an employee costs upward of 125% of that employee's salary.
Trust
Practical expression of ethics; belief that a person or institution will do the right thing
Guardian role (HR)
Protects employees, clients, and stakeholders from unethical conduct
Champion role (HR)
Practices and promotes ethical behavior in daily operations