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Do you think Apple should be responsible for ethical lapses made by individuals in its supply
chain? Why or why not?

Indeed, due to workplace safety issues and child labor. A constant is child labor wrong. About it,
there is no question. The practice of taking kids will continue if Apple doesn't intervene and
things keep going how they are, they will have an advantage. In understanding that they are
doing so, they are responsible for supporting this. Ignoring this is a utilitarian strategy. Safety,
education, and health of the workforce are not taken into consideration. There is no way to
quantify these things. Apple assumes that the national minimum wage and working conditions
are upheld and pays the factories the agreed-upon amount.

2. Should Apple continue working with the suppliers to change practice, or should they stop
working with every supplier, even the conscientious ones, to ensure no “bad apples” are getting
through? Explain your reasoning.

The young people there strive to support their families. The staff members can If Apple breaks
its contracts with those vendors, they lose their source of income. They're still negotiating with
the companies, in my opinion, about a variety of things, such as investments in children's
education and improved security and benefits.

3. Do you think consumers should be expected to consider the ethical track record of companies
when making purchases? Why or Why not?

Customers purchase expensive goods like Apple gadgets to feel good. If kids learn that
something they use was produced using child labor, they will be reminded of this each time they
look at it. Customers do care about a company's ethical history, therefore there is no doubt
about it. Providing justice and fairness everywhere should be a concern for consumers. more so
if it includes breaking rules against underage labor and basic human rights. When it is morally
inappropriate to endorse such violations, they should take a humanistic stance.

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