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The Politics of Fear: Is it Ethical?

"Anti-globalization rhetoric in Greece is predominantly articulated in terms of conspiracy theory, mistrust of other cultures, and strong nationalist feelings" (Theodossopoulos & Kirtsoglou, 2009). This statement refers to Greece nearly a decade ago.

Does this sound familiar? Such rhetoric is not limited to the United States. Anti-immigrant sentiment, strong nationalist tendencies, and the stoking of fear among the citizenry are happening worldwide. Search for "anti-immigrant sentiment" online and see populist movements worldwide.

Business Community Impact

Examine ways the business community is affected by divisive political rhetoric that endangers the stability of capitalism-based democracies.

Business Responsibility

Determine the business leader's responsibility in ensuring that intolerance, misunderstanding, and overt acts of hate do not grow unabated.

Business Leaders Taking Action

Determine what business leaders can do to minimize the impact of anti-immigrant sentiment. Be specific in your answer.

Respond to the prompts using higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) from Bloom's taxonomy. Be sure to demonstrate your mastery of the course content through analysis, synthesis, and application of ideas.