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The differences between the "habits of the heart" in German and U.S.-American corporations can be described by analyzing the way corporations deal with norms and values within their organizations. Whereas many U.S. corporations have introduced formal business ethics programs, German companies are very reluctant to address normative questions publicly. This can be explained by the different cultural backgrounds in both countries. By defining these different "habits of the heart" underlying German and American business ethics it is possible to show the problems and questions within the intercultural management of values, but also the possible solutions.
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Palazzo, B. U.S.-American and German Business Ethics:An Intercultural Comparison. Journal of Business Ethics 41, 195–216 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1021239017049
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