Luthans and Doh (2021) teach us how the cultures of various countries may collide when firms choose to pursue an international strategy. Managers must be mindful of the cultures of other countries when conducting international business. This week, we were introduced to the biases of parochialism and simplification, among others.

A few years ago, a controversy erupted in the United States and other countries about the killing of an African lion affectionately known as Cecil. Google "Cecil the Lion" to learn more about this incident and see just how widespread the controversy was at that time.

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Read the article "After Killing of Cecil the Lion, Delta Joins Airline Ban on Game Trophies" from the University Library to learn about one American company that presumably believed it was acting in an ethical, socially responsible manner in response to this controversy.

Next, read the following articles:

"In Zimbabwe, We Don't Cry for Lions: Op-Ed Contributor" from "6 Lions Found Dead in Ugandan National Park" from NPR.

https://www.npr.org/2021/03/20/979593631/6-lions-found-dead-in-ugandan-national-park

Discuss the controversy over the killing of Cecil within the context of what you have learned about international culture and decision-making. What is your view about the actions taken by Delta (and other American companies) to discourage big game trophy hunting in Africa? Support your arguments using the principles