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Select one of the case studies from below:
Tom’s Shoes: Truly Ethical
Questions to answer in the template for Tom’s Shoes: Truly Ethical? case study
Is the model of TOMS buy-one-give-one-away a more ethical company model than the traditional donating to charity by a manufacturer? Why?
Would you pay a higher price for a shoe like the simple linen shoe produced by TOMS because it follows the buy-one-give-one-away model? Why?
Could an existing business enhance its ethical ideals by shifting to Model like TOMS? How?
Many have criticized TOMS in that the dumping of thousands of shoes into local markets causes harm, due to the loss of business for the local shoe manufacturers and vendors. What response would you advise TOMS to give to this criticism?
Apple Report Details Response to Foxconn Suicides
Questions to answer in the template for Suicides at Foxconn case study.
The article mentions better training of hotline staff and care center counselors at the recommendation of “team of suicide prevention experts, Foxconn also surrounded the buildings with nets to prevent any further suicide attempts. Do you think Foxconn’s response will be sufficient to prevent any future suicide attempts by its employees? Why or why not?
Foxconn claimed it was working on very thin margins but announced it would raise wages at the factory 20 percent. Do you think the increase in salaries after the rash of suicides was ethical? Why or why not?
Was Foxconn’s response an example of proactive or reactive ethics? Why?
Does Apple’s comment that Foxconn “was not a sweatshop” mean that the conditions were acceptable? Why or why not?
Download and complete the Template for Evaluating Case Studies.docx for the case study you selected.
The instructions, format, and assessment rubric for completing the case study are in the template.
The length of each reply required is very specific. Your answer must be focused and on target. If you are asked to complete an Executive Summary for any business project, the ability to be focused and on target is required.
Critical thinking will also be required to show the connections between ethical theories and personal behavior in your evaluation.
Biblical resource should be one resource used for reference and cited.
Assignment will be checked for plagiarism and submitted to turnitin!
