Is it ethical to do international business by neglecting the culture of given international market?

a) Apply Kant's categorical imperative by completing the following tasks. You need to support any yes/no answers with reasons.

i)Define a specific rule which authorises the act central to your ethical question.

(2 marks- Marking Criteria: Apply theory)

ii)Define the general rule which authorises the act central to your ethical question.

(1 mark- Marking Criteria: Apply theory)

iii)Is the general rule inherently self-contradictory? Why or why not?

(2 marks- Marking Criteria: Critical thinking)

iv)Does the general rule violate Kant's practical imperative or any of Kant's other absolute moral rules?

(2 marks- Marking Criteria: Apply theory, Understand concepts)

v)Is the general rule contrary to its fundamental purpose?

(1 mark- Marking Criteria: Critical thinking)

vi)Is the act ethical according to Kant's ethical system?

(2 marks- Marking Criteria: Apply theory)

Provide an ethical conclusion by comparing your conclusions from the act utilitarian analysis