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TABLE 9.2 Perceived Business Goals Priorities in Five Countries,
Compared with the 17-Country Average

International top fi ve in bold;international bottom fi ve in italics.
UNITED STATES

MORE IMPORTANT LESS IMPORTANT
Growth of the business Profi ts ten years from now
Respecting ethical norms Responsibility toward employees
Personal wealth Family interests
This year’s profi ts Creating something new
Power Continuity of the business
INDIA
MORE IMPORTANT LESS IMPORTANT
Continuity of the business Family interests
Patriotism, national pride Staying within the law
Power Game and gambling spirit
Growth of the business This year’s profi ts
Profi ts ten years from now Respecting ethical norms
BRAZIL
MORE IMPORTANT LESS IMPORTANT
Game and gambling spirit Patriotism, national pride
Power Creating something new
This year’s profi ts Responsibility toward society
Continuity of the business Profi ts ten years from now
Family interests Responsibility toward employees
CHINA
MORE IMPORTANT LESS IMPORTANT
Respecting ethical norms Family interests
Patriotism, national pride Game and gambling spirit
Power This year’s profi ts
Honor, face, reputation Personal wealth
Responsibility toward society Staying within the law
GERMANY
MORE IMPORTANT LESS IMPORTANT
Responsibility toward society Power
Responsibility toward employees Patriotism, national pride
Creating something new Personal wealth
Profi ts ten years from now Growth of the business
Respecting ethical norms This year’s profi ts