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8 - Ethical Business Cultures in Indonesia

from Part I - Ethical Business Cultures: Country Perspectives

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 October 2017

By
Jane Maringka  and
Noor Rahmani
Edited by
Douglas Jondle  and
Alexandre Ardichvili
Douglas Jondle
Affiliation:
Bains Jondle & Associates LLC
Alexandre Ardichvili
Affiliation:
University of Minnesota
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Abstract

Indonesia is undergoing a transformation under a spotlight. Identified as one of the Next Economic Giants, the country has drawn tremendous interest from foreign business and investors. With Indonesia’s increased participation in the global marketplace, and the growing influence of Western values and managerial practices, Indonesian culture continues to be a subject of considerable scholarly interest as well. However, research on business ethics is still scarce. Business entry to Indonesia remains challenging due to societal norms, cultural values, and expectations for standard business practices that differ from those held by businesspeople in Western societies. This chapter examines the deep and rich national history of Indonesia and the country’s economy and discusses dimensions of national culture and its influence on ethical business environment. The current ethical business landscape is portrayed with the intention to give the readers insights on how to conduct successful business in Indonesia.

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Ethical Business Cultures in Emerging Markets , pp. 160 - 195
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2017

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