Why Is Managing an International Business Different from Managing a Purely

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Essay

Why is managing an international business different from managing a purely domestic business?

Knowing when and how to make appropriate referrals.

Understanding the purpose and implications of codes of ethics in the practice.

Recognizing the limitations and legal implications of confidentiality, especially in specific contexts such as couple and family therapy, and dealing with communicable diseases.

Appreciating the significance of being aware of legal rights and responsibilities to protect clients and practitioners.

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Definitions:

Conspiracy Doctrine

A legal theory that views a combination of workers for the purpose of demanding better working conditions or wages as a criminal conspiracy.

National Labor Relations Act

A foundational U.S. law enacted in 1935 that protects the rights of employees to organize, engage in collective bargaining, and take collective action including strikes.

Commonwealth Vs. Hunt

A landmark 1842 Massachusetts Supreme Court case that ruled labor unions and strikes were lawful.

Railway Labor Act

A United States federal law that was originally enacted in 1926 to replace the existing dispute resolution mechanisms in the railway industry with a more effective and formal process.