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Question

Ethical values and corporate social responsibility (CSR) pose significant challenges to the strategic process and planned outcomes for international strategies. When expanding into new markets or operating globally, companies must navigate diverse cultural, legal, and social contexts, which may present ethical dilemmas and require careful consideration of CSR principles. Companies operating internationally must uphold fundamental human rights principles, such as fair labor practices, non-discrimination, and respect for workers' rights. This includes ensuring safe working conditions, fair wages, and freedom from exploitation. International strategies must consider the environmental impact of business operations, including resource consumption, pollution, and carbon emissions. Companies should minimize their ecological footprint and adopt sustainable practices to protect the environment. Also, transparency in business operations, financial reporting, and corporate governance is essential to building stakeholder trust and fostering accountability. Companies must adhere to ethical standards of transparency and disclose relevant information to stakeholders. CSR initiatives should involve engaging with local communities and addressing their needs through philanthropic activities, social programs, and community development projects. Ensuring ethical sourcing practices, responsible supply chain management, and supplier diversity are essential aspects of CSR in international business. Companies should promote ethical conduct throughout their supply chains and.