Jared, a Tax Novice, Has Recently Learned of Several Foreign

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Essay

Jared, a tax novice, has recently learned of several foreign tax havens (i.e., countries with low tax rates). He is considering locating his manufacturing operations in one of these countries solely based on their low tax rates. What types of taxes is Jared ignoring? Explain how these other taxes may affect the viability of Jared's choice to locate in a foreign tax haven.

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Definitions:

Bounded Ethicality

The concept that cognitive biases and organizational contexts limit individuals’ ability to make ethically ideal decisions.

Ethical Blind Spots

The tendency to overlook or underestimate the ethical dimensions of one’s actions or decisions, often due to cognitive biases.

Ethical

Pertaining to or dealing with morals or the principles of morality; adhering to accepted standards of conduct.

Managers

Individuals in an organization responsible for directing and overseeing the work of a group of people towards the achievement of goals and objectives.