Legal and Ethical Behavior Brianna Gilstrap Nicole Greenwood Courtney Enyart
Jan 01, 2016
OVERSEAS SWEATSHOPS ARE A U.S. RESPONSIBILITY
• 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?
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
BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER
While some American companies are trying to make a difference, is it worth it?- Nike
Oversea manufactures also need to have regulations