How Does the Confucian Concept of Honesty Help Bring Down

question 131

Multiple Choice

How does the Confucian concept of honesty help bring down the costs of doing business?

• A)Confucian cultures have legal provisions to impose sanctions on businesses which are known to break contracts.
• B)Companies in Confucian cultures trust each other to do business honestly and do not need expensive lawyers to resolve disputes.
• C)Confucian culture dictates that one should not make exorbitant profits while doing business.
• D)The prevailing Communist ideology in Confucian cultures necessitates that companies are obligated to honor contracts,driving down costs of doing business.

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