Ethical treatment at McDonald's:

A question of employee Welfare•

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Introduction
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Globalization is a complex and multifaceted process that involves the increasing
interconnectedness and interdependence of countries, economies, cultures, and
societies around the world (Add citation). It is driven by advances in technology, Discussion
communication, transportation, and international trade, resulting in a more
integrated and interconnected global system.( Miljkovic 2015)
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McDonald’s was started in 1940 by Richard and Maurice McDonald in the Bernardino • The ethical treatment of employees at McDonald's
area of California and the main idea behind opening the restaurant was to provide
cheap burgers through the use of fast service. The two brothers introduced the is a complex and multifaceted issue that
speedy service system in 1948 within their restaurant and that marked the
beginning of the modern day fast food restaurants around the world.(Miljovic 2015). depends on various factors, including local
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Commodities generally refer to raw materials or primary agricultural products that can labor laws, management practices, and the
be bought and sold, such as gold, oil, wheat, or coffee. In the context of a business
like McDonald's, commodities are the raw ingredients or materials used in the specific policies of individual franchises.
production of their menu items. What are these commodities? And where are
main suppliers of Mcdonalds based which country such as factories for the
Examining the question of employee welfare at
cardboard packaging? Etc McDonald's involves considerations of wages,
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working conditions, benefits, and the overall
Push factors are the negative or undesirable aspects of a person's current situation that
compel them to seek employment elsewhere. In the context of McDonald's, push factors Add citation below this work environment. Here are key points to
for potential employees might include: Unemployment, Low Pay, Unsatisfactory Work consider in drawing a conclusion about ethical
Conditions.(Potrofke 2015).
Write here…what you will be investigating in research? And also Explain what • Analysis picture treatment at McDonald's: Wages and
theory you will use and what social harms you will explore? Benefits, Work Environment, Zero-Hours
• In Karl Marx Theory, explanation refers to the idea that, Contracts and Trade Unions.
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under capitalism employers profit from the labour of

workers by pay them wages, that are less than the • Here you should critically discuss your
value they produce. This difference between the value
of the workers labour end the wages paid is seen as findings in your analysis you need to find
the source of surplus value, which benefits employers some statistics or social change etc or new
and contributes to class struggle (Mijkovic 2015) policy maybe that has improved employers
pay in Mcdonald restuarants or in their
• Labour's critics have attacked the party's controversial factories.
decision, but did they have a point? What did they say
and when? You need to give more clarity here? We
looked at some of the key issues regarding the
fast-food chain. What are these??
• Can you refer to the picture below about zero hours
• Conclusion:
and fast food rights of employers?
• The ethical treatment of employees at McDonald's,
or any other organization, is a critical aspect
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that directly influences the company's

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reputation, employee satisfaction, and overall

success. In conclusion, prioritizing employee
welfare is not just a moral obligation but also a
strategic business decision with long-term
benefits.
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