Which of the following would raise ethical issues for a manufacturer of fast-moving consumer goods? (i) The materials used in manufacture of the goods (ii) The quality of the goods (iii) How the goods are advertised (iv) How much its raw materials suppliers pay their staff (v) How the goods are packaged
A、(ii) and (iii) only
B、(i), (ii) and (iii) only
C、(ii), (iii) and (v) only
D、(i), (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v)
A、(ii) and (iii) only
B、(i), (ii) and (iii) only
C、(ii), (iii) and (v) only
D、(i), (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v)
【参考答案及解析】
Rationale： These are all potential ethical issues. Materials used impacts on product safety and eco-friendliness (eg for recycling). Quality is a safety and customer satisfaction issues. Advertising poses issues of truth and non-manipulation. You may have hesitated over supplier labour practices, but this is a key area of ethical sourcing. It can cause significant damage to corporate reputations. Packaging raises issues of safety/perishability, eco-friendliness and truthful product labelling.
Rationale： These are all potential ethical issues. Materials used impacts on product safety and eco-friendliness (eg for recycling). Quality is a safety and customer satisfaction issues. Advertising poses issues of truth and non-manipulation. You may have hesitated over supplier labour practices, but this is a key area of ethical sourcing. It can cause significant damage to corporate reputations. Packaging raises issues of safety/perishability, eco-friendliness and truthful product labelling.