...outcry for justice and worker safety reform that led to the transformation of the labor code of New York and...
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...Corporate Responsibility and Marketing Strategies Ka'Nesha Bolden Dr. Dottie Heady Contemporary Business July 20, 2014 Apple states that all over the world, they are expanding opportunities for workers and ensuring that they will treat them with respect and dignity. Apple believes education can empower workers and improve lives. "Because education is a great equalizer, we are investing heavily in helping workers throughout our supply chain learn new skills and better understand their rights. In 2013, more than 280,000 people at 18 supplier sites took courses in a range of subjects through our free education and development program. In addition, our suppliers trained more than 1.5 million workers on their rights, bringing the total number trained since 2007 to 3.8 million." (Apple, 2014) Apple feels suppliers must treat workers fairly and ethically at all times. "We've strengthened our programs to help suppliers protect student interns and other at-risk workers. We are continuing our efforts to end excessive work hours. In 2013, our suppliers achieved an average of 95 percent compliance with our maximum 60-hour workweek. We are driving responsible sourcing of minerals, and we've publicly released a list of smelters and refiners in our supply chain to promote transparency." (Apple, 2014) "From one perspective, Apple's world could not be rosier and its future shinier. Rising from the rubble of a disintegrating company in 1997, Apple has reached the pinnacle of success...
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...Summary FreshDirect is a mobile grocer based in Queens, New York that delivers fresh produce, meat, dairy, and other food straight to residences within the state and surrounding areas. To help customers who find grocery shopping a chore, its greatest appeal is that the system allows customers to order food online instead of traveling to a physical store. All of their locations receive their food from one 300,000 square-foot production center, which means FreshDirect does not carry the burden of paying for retail space. Their mission is to buy locally as much as possible, so customers know their ingredients are fresh. As an online delivery grocer, the website is main artery of the whole operation. This is where customers can customize their meat cuts, review in-season and out-of-season produce, choose their delivery time, and pay for their order. By eliminating the middleman, customers can directly order produce, meat, seafood, baked goods, and coffees that are customized to their specifications. Online grocers have become increasingly popular in metropolitan areas during the last decade. In 2010, FreshDirect’s revenues accumulated to over $250 million, while total online grocery shopping sales were estimated to be about $8.4 billion. FreshDirect still faces numerous challenges like the rising cost of fuel, pressure from environmental groups to be more eco-friendly, and a large accumulation of traffic violations when trucks double-parked during deliveries. The company continues...
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...socially responsible company does no harm to stakeholders and if harm is done, they quickly rectify the problem (p.951). Before a company can be socially responsible, the key decision makers must know what the term means. Patagonia's mission statement demonstrates the company's awareness of what it means. "Build the best product, cause no unnecessary harm, and use business to inspire and implement solutions to the environmental crisis" (Patagonia web page). The coupling "of attention to the stakeholders" and "attention to the operations" establishes a "managerial method" that Hosmer calls "unify and guide" (p.121). When a company defines its values and goals, and then incorporates it into the mission statement, it explains why they exists (p.121) On the Patagonia's company website, they not only have their mission statement, but they also provide a definition of what corporate responsibility means to them. Patagonia does not make their clothing, but must rely on other companies to produce the material, cut the patterns and put the garment together. As such, they require the 70 companies they work with to embody the same commitment and integrity. Every company is required to adhere to Patagonia's code of conduct and undergo a rigorous review process prior to Patagonia doing business with them. The due diligence process is carried out by a special department headed by a Director of Social Responsibility. By conducting regular audits of factories, Patagonia is able to confidently...
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...Corte Inglés) manufacture their products, a Tangier based textile factory sold a pair of slacks to large Spanish retailers for 3.3 euros three years ago; today, the same item sells for 2 euros. Female factory workers work 12 to 16 hours a day during the high season, because orders from Spain demand six ‐ day delivery terms in order to suit shop window change schedules.” (El País Newspaper, “Mujeres en Aprietos”, 10 ‐ 02 ‐ 2004) towards process outsourcing that responded to its characteristic labor ‐ intensive production and current competitive pressures for cost reduction and flexibility. Sector companies had been forced to redesign their business strategies, focusing on performance measurement, new competence and skill development, product quality improvements and more strategically oriented human resources management. Yet, this new strategic focus entailed unprecedented risks, especially as regards labor practices, environmental care and unfair competition. As multinational companies embarked on this process, multilateral agencies and global NGOs had begun to look into and report on wrongful practices by large corporations, significantly calling the attention of increasingly sensitive and aware consumers and customers. Global society was urging apparel industry players to adopt a more responsible attitude to be embraced by their entire business value chain, including vendors and outsourced suppliers. Thus, Inditex was held ...
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...consumer electronic products, Apple faces challenges in the global business environment that affects our operations and corporate social responsibility. As a result, Apple has reviewed and made changes to its Code of Conduct in the past year. Due to globalization which is the result of the notable increase of cross-border trade, investments, cultural exchange, population growth and emergent economies(New World Encyclopedias, 2008). Globalization has had a tremendous effect on Apple. We face challenges in balancing social responsibility with corporate performance. Our organizational leaders created a visional company that offers work to people in other countries, which has enable us to acquire a large amount of cheap and disciplined labor. Apple and its shareholders have earned a significant amount of money from globalization. Much of our operations are conducted overseas and outsourcing has allowed Apple to minimize the labor costs of manufacturing. Suppliers that have been able to take advantage of its access to the Chinese supply chain within a highly developed industrial cluster in assembling Apple’s products have been very important on production cost reduction. Globalization causes our organization to constantly update and monitor the company’s business plan and Code of Conduct. As a global company, Apple employs 72,800 permanent full time employees, maintains 4387 retail stores in fifteen countries and operates the online Apple Store and iTune store, the latter of which...
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...Organizational Structure Template |Name William Phillips |Date Completed 11/30/2014 | Purpose and Overview The purpose of this assignment is to help you prepare for successful, enjoyable participation in a positive team experience for Units 8–10. In this assignment, you will research and compose descriptions of a fictitious anonymous company's five functional areas. Further, you will explore organization’s code of ethics and executive summaries of reports to understand what they are and how to compose them. Your main task is to develop a broad overview of the mission and purpose to be prepared to participate in the team activity for Unit 8. Note: Your assigned role for the team is not needed or related to this assignment. As you complete this assignment on this template, refer to information provided in the unit 7 studies. Specifically, utilize these provided resources and perform research to satisfactorily complete this assignment. • Teamwork Activity Challenge. • Organizational Structure reading. • Functional Areas Managers reading. Important: This assignment is due Sunday of week 7. Learners completing it on time will be performing Unit 8 as part of a team. Learners without a successful, timely assignment cannot be on a team. Important: Utilize paragraph structure in your document, not outline format, and support your ideas with...
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...addition certain measures may call for more overhead, will Apple’s customers be willing to pay an increase in products and services in order for Apple to assure its suppliers adhere to wage and benefit standards in the future? The research will also analyze various actions that Apple can take to improve its overall marketing approach and outreach to global markets. Criteria #1 Apple’s position on its ethical and social responsibility should be in direct correlation to Apple's reputation as it is to the credibility of its products Apple has clearly cited on many occasions the belief that accountability is paramount for them as well as their suppliers. Apple’s supplier code of conduct states their employees are empowered and provided with safe and ethical working conditions. It is their representation that their code goes beyond the industry standards, which should be expected of a company of its magnitude and success. Standing by its products and its impact on its presence in the local communities as well as reducing its negative impact on the environment are all stated in ethical policies and procedures set forth by Apple. In...
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...reminder to the entire staff of Chipotle including Officers and Members of the Board of Directors about the utmost importance of the adherence to the Code of Conduct. I am advising you that it is very important for each of you to review the Code of Conduct if you have not already done so at your earliest convenience. There are key areas of the Code of Conduct that you all will need to pay close attention to. I advise that each of you get a good understanding of these key areas for they can impact our business significantly. Also please pay attention to the issues and consequences that could happen if one of the key codes is violated. “Chipotle’s Ethics and Conflicts of Interest Policy, Protection and Use of Company Assets, and Chipotle’s Confidential Information” (Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.) are the key areas that you will need to pay close attention to. Describe key areas of the selected company's code of conduct that are of significant importance to the business, and explain why. Integrity Statement “Chipotle is a company based on integrity. Integrity is about being real and being honest. It means doing the right thing even when no one is watching. These values permeate the way we do, and do not do, business” (Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.). The integrity statement explains the integrity of the company. In this section of the code you will find the values and expectations of the company. You will also find who to consult with according to what position that you are currently...
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...Executive Summary The main purpose of this term paper is to provide an insight view of the condition of the workers working in one of the major industries of Bangladesh. The comparison is totally centered on the Bangladesh Labor code, 2006. The focus of this report is mainly on the wages and payments, working hours and leaves, maternity benefits, welfare, employment of adolescent regarding the Bangladesh Labor Code, 2006. This paper will provide a brief view of the Labor code as well as its implication and application in different situation. It will also explain how the workers are deprived of their legal rights and how the industries consciously violating the Labor code. The comparative analysis shows that only a few numbers of visited tanneries covers the majority of the labor code. Most of the companies as well as the workers are unaware of the labor code and the rights and limitations provided on the labor code. So the workers are constantly deceived of their rights in these industries. The revision on the Bangladesh labor code in 2006, covers a lot of the common standard issues like environmental condition, health and safety, as well as wages and working hours. This revision complies with international standards and ensuring the implication of these codes, our industries will definitely attract foreign market. Introduction In Bangladesh the leather industry is well established and ranked fourth in terms of earning foreign exchange. In consideration of being a value added...
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...the world leader by producing advanced, electronic goods and technology. The company was established in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronal Wayne. Furthermore, we will be talking about company’s ethical and social responsibilities and impacts on its reputation by violations made by Apple’s suppliers and also discuss about its marketing strategies that can be improved. Apple’s current position on ethical and social responsibilities Business ethics is a form of professional ethics which examines moral principle and problems that are arising in the business environment. Organization shapes ethical conduct as four steps which builds an ethical environment in which they operate. The four steps are as follows:- 1. Ethical Awareness: - It is a code of conduct which defines how the business wants their employees to resolve ethical questions. 2. Ethical Education: - This is a training provided by the organization to make the employees understand all the ethics situations which...
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...Tracy Weispfenning Nike Case Study #1 MGMT 310 Jason Cussler January 31, 2014 Nike Falters in Ethical Practices Nike has faced many ethical dilemmas such as human rights abuses, labor violations, and negative impact on the environment where manufacturing plants are located. Their responses have varied from improving labor standards in each facility to implementing a recycling program for worn out shoes for the consumer, and creating a no waste recycling program at all levels of the Nike operations. In my opinion, Nike is on the right track but could do more in their response to these ethical challenges. Nike has responded to these ethical dilemmas in various ways. They’ve done a good job in anticipating the potential consequences, yet they have not involved enough people in the decision making process. For example, Nike did not take the allegations of human rights abuses and labor violations seriously in their overseas manufacturing plants until nongovernment organizations like Life magazine and The New York Times published articles on these violations. These articles created public awareness and exposed the lack of oversight and policies to ensure the human rights and labor guidelines were fair and enforced. After these articles were published, Nike obtained and implemented a new course of action for protecting workers rights, safety, and competitive wages. Nike should have been aware of these practices, monitoring and reviewing their manufacturing plants...
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...(official) 74%; Catalan 17%, Galician 7%, and Basque 2% are official regionally Ethnic Groups: composite of Mediterranean and Nordic types Capital: Madrid1 Trafficking Routes Given Spain’s proximity to North Africa, trafficking routes often include Spain as a destination or transit country onto the European continent. Trafficking victims, mainly young women, are recruited from Eastern Europe and South America with the promise of jobs in Spain. The traffickers then force the women into sexual servitude. The Canary Islands remain one of the most used routes for illegal immigrants from West Africa.2 Spain and Italy are among the major receiving countries for persons trafficked from West Africa in general and Nigeria in particular, either for labor, sex, or the removal of their organs.3 The sources of trafficking are not restricted to neighboring regions, as victims arrive from as far as East Asia.4 Factors That Contribute to Human Trafficking Infrastructure The main factor contributing to trafficking is the allure of a higher quality of life in a comparatively rich nation such as Spain. Victims can be promised transportation and 1 2 CIA, THE WORLD FACTBOOK 2010, https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/sp.html. Press Release,...
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...2012 Cisco CSR Report < Previous View 2012 Cisco CSR Report Website How to Use This Report We Welcome Your Feedback C1 Supply Chain Overview Our Supply Chain Embedding Sustainability in Core Business Processes Partnering with Suppliers to Improve Performance and Build Capability Working with Industry Groups Watch the Video! Supply Chain We expect our suppliers to meet the same high standards on ethics, labor rights, health and safety, and the environment that we apply to our own people and operations. Cisco works closely with suppliers to manage these sustainability issues and improve their performance throughout the supply chain and at every stage of the lifecycle of our products. We look to use our relationships with our network of suppliers and peer companies to multiply the impact we can have on sustainability in the information and communications technology (ICT) supply chain. 2012 Cisco CSR Report < Previous View 2012 Cisco CSR Report Website How to Use This Report We Welcome Your Feedback C2 Supply Chain > Overview Our Supply Chain Embedding Sustainability in Core Business Processes Partnering with Suppliers to Improve Performance and Build Capability Working with Industry Groups Overview These first five pages give readers an overview of Cisco’s objectives, key challenges, progress, and performance with regard to Supply Chain. We have used this overview as part of our Executive Summary, which can be downloaded here. We...
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...Introduction Globalization involves companies that not only operate in a variety of countries but that divide their activities in different countries, producing one part of a product here, another part there, assembling them elsewhere, marketing them throughout the world and controlling and coordinating all these activities from a home base. Globalization also involves the growing importance of international organizations, especially the World Trade Organization. Nike, Inc. is a company that has come to symbolize both the benefits and the risks inherent in globalization regarding the various difficulties and complexities companies face as they seek to balance both company performance and good corporate citizenship in today’s global world. Ethical Issues Resulting From Globalization The athletic footwear industry experienced an explosive growth in the last two decades with Nike, Inc. (1972) as one of the largest company dominating the market. The company, once called “Blue Ribbon Sports, has evolved from being an importer and distributor of Japanese specialty running shoes to becoming the world leader in the design, distribution and marketing of athletic footware.” (Info.Nike) Knight, one of the original founders of Nike, Inc. realized that while lower-cost, high-quality Japanese producers were beginning to take over in the United States, most leading footwear companies were still manufacturing their own shoes in higher-cost countries like the United States and Germany...
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