Nike faced criticism in the 1990s for using overseas factories with poor working conditions and low pay. Workers were sometimes physically abused. Nike used factories in developing countries to manufacture its popular athletic shoes and apparel. Reports surfaced of long work hours, low wages that did not provide a living standard, and lack of safety precautions. This raised ethical issues around worker treatment and corporate social responsibility.
Nike faced criticism in the 1990s for using overseas factories with poor working conditions and low pay. Workers were sometimes physically abused. Nike used factories in developing countries to manufacture its popular athletic shoes and apparel. Reports surfaced of long work hours, low wages that did not provide a living standard, and lack of safety precautions. This raised ethical issues around worker treatment and corporate social responsibility.
Nike faced criticism in the 1990s for using overseas factories with poor working conditions and low pay. Workers were sometimes physically abused. Nike used factories in developing countries to manufacture its popular athletic shoes and apparel. Reports surfaced of long work hours, low wages that did not provide a living standard, and lack of safety precautions. This raised ethical issues around worker treatment and corporate social responsibility.
Nike came under fire for having their products made in factories in the developing world where workers were paid poorly, subject to terrible working conditions, and sometimes physically abused. Discuss the ethical issue/s involved and proposed courses of action using Ethical Decision-making Model earlier given in class (refer to Powerpt Lecture Notes 2). Additional Pointers: First, present a background about the company using internet research. Also, whenever available, use internet research to get more details about the reported incident or situation in that company. Then proceed with the ethical analysis and decision-making. Be sure to explain the pros and con’ of your alternative courses of action, and then the rationale for your final or chosen action by referring to related principles and concepts on corporate social responsibility and governance.