Ethical Positions in Hungary, China, Turkey and Kyrgyzstan in Light of Idealism and Relativism

Abstract

This paper is devoted to the study of ethical positions of the respondents from Hungary, China, Turkey and
Kyrgyzstan. In the context of globalization, when the process of world economic, cultural, social integration occurs,
the effectiveness of interaction between countries and peoples, especially in trade and economic relations, depends on
an understanding of the concept of business ethics. Therefore, an understanding of national aspects of business ethics
plays a significant role. The idea of business ethics may vary depending on the national and cultural characteristics,
traditions, mentality and stereotypes of the country with which the interaction takes place. Therefore, it is necessary to
study the ethical position. To do this, we conducted a survey, using the Foresight questionnaire, among 905
respondents from Hungary, China, Turkey and Kyrgyzstan, who are students of Department of Business, and had
work experience in private and public sector. The results of the study confirm the hypothesis that the reason for
difference in ethical position is the difference in culture and history.