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Legal and E thical Behavior Brianna Gilstrap Nicole Greenwood Courtney Enyart. Video. Many products we buy from developing countries are manufactured or grown by workers whose rights are being ignored.
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Legal and Ethical Behavior Brianna Gilstrap Nicole Greenwood Courtney Enyart
Many products we buy from developing countries are manufactured or grown by workers whose rights are being ignored. • Everyday products are commonly made by workers who were forced to work overtime, were exposed to hazardous chemicals, or dangerous machinery, and not paid minimum wage • Why should U.S. companies care? Overseas Sweatshops Are a U.S. Responsibility
Business vs ethical standpoint • Need to compete with competition • Creating jobs for people • Creating lower cost items for the U.S. consumer • Inhumane conditions • Poorly treated workers typically make poor-quality goods • Businesses that respect labor rights put more money is workers hands
Forever 21 Gap Nike Wal-Mart DKNY Kathy Lee Gifford Disney Retailers participation
The Body Shop Tom’s Shoes American Apparel Patagonia Retailers participation
While some American companies are trying to make a difference, is it worth it? - Nike Oversea manufactures also need to have regulations Bringing it all together
Viederman, D. (2007). Business Week. Retrieved October 2009, from Businessweek.com: http://www.businessweek.com/debateroom/archives/2007/06/overseassweatshops News, C. (Director). (2009). Sweatshop Raided Again [Motion Picture]. Bibliography