Global Thoughts address the following:

Scenario: You are the proprietor of a fledgling computer graphics company in Shanghai, China. The sophisticated business application software you need for your business normally sells for 2,900 renminbi (approx $300) at computer stores in Shanghai and online. But with an income of just over $5,000 a year, you cannot afford to buy the original graphics software for your business. An associate has told you she can get you all the software you need, and more, for only $30. Because very few people buy official software in your country, you know the authorities will not punish you if you are caught. On the other hand, you have many financially strapped friends who code software for the global software companies that make the very programs you need.

• In addition to your personal ethical standard, you are required to reference information found in Chapter 3 or other valid resources to justify or support your position in this caseconsidering both ethical and social responsibility in order to earn credit for the post. You will not earn credit for the assignment with merely your opinion--it must be supported by valid resources.
• Address the following three points in your submission:
  • Explain in some detail why you do or do not believe your personal circumstances make it ethical for you to purchase the pirated software.
  • Describe in some detail what you would do if you were told of a new government effort to actively punish users of pirated software.
  • Does a software company bear any responsibility for subcontracting work to low-wage markets where its finished product is unaffordable for the same coders who worked on it? Explain your reasoning in some detail.
• Cite any and all resources used, including the text. (25% deduction if missing)
• If you use any resources found on the Internet, please supply complete URL for verification.