Many people automatically assume that others share the same ethical values and moral codes,…

Many people automatically assume that others share the same ethical values and moral codes, regardless of their age, education, cultural heritage, or religious tradition, However, personal differences of opinion can lead to serious conflicts over the definitions of ethical behaviour. Comparative ethicists investigate a variety of cultural norms that influence individual or group decisions. In a world of instant communication across international borders. Public administrators and policy makers must learn to recognise, interpret, and respond appropriately to cross cultural ethical codes.