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C/B/1120. Yahoo and Ethical Considerations for the Chinese Subsidiary

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2800
DATE:
2008
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29.99 GBP

The paper analyses a recent ethical decision faced by Yahoo Inc after the request of the Chinese government to provide information in order to prosecute journalists allegedly leaking state secrets online. The dilemma is addressed of choosing between business relationships and the values of freedom of speech in the online forum on which the company was founded. Yahoo's decision is evaluated suggesting how to achieve a realistic ethical structure within the company.

 

KEYWORDS: Yahoo, China, business ethics, freedom of speech, trade relations, censorship,

 
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