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5. Operations Management
5.6 Supply Chain Management
5.6.4 Ethical considerations in supply chain management
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The supply chain encompasses all stages from sourcing raw materials to delivering the final product to the
consumer
What is one of the primary objectives of supply chain management?
Reducing costs
Improving efficiency in supply chains involves streamlining
processes
Enhancing customer satisfaction is a key objective of
supply chain management
.
Match the concept with its definition:
Supply Chain ↔️ All stages from raw materials to consumer delivery
Supply Chain Management ↔️ Planning and coordination of supply chain stages
Ethical considerations in business include
environmental
sustainability and fair labor practices.
Key areas of ethical business considerations include environmental sustainability, fair labor practices, and ethical
sourcing
What is an example of environmental sustainability in ethical business practices?
Using recycled materials
What does ethical sourcing ensure in supply chains?
Ethical standards compliance
Ethical issues in supply chains undermine ethical business practices and require
proactive
measures.
Match the ethical issue with its definition:
Child Labor ↔️ Using children under legal working age
Forced Labor ↔️ Exploiting workers against their will
Unsafe Working Conditions ↔️ Hazardous environments lacking safety measures
Which company faced ethical concerns for exploiting child labor in shoe factories?
Nike
Supplier audits in supply chains help identify and address unethical
activities
What is one example of a certification program for ethical supply chain management?
Fair Trade
Enhancing customer satisfaction is a primary objective of
supply chain management
.
Match the ethical consideration with its definition:
Environmental Sustainability ↔️ Protecting the environment by reducing waste
Fair Labor Practices ↔️ Ensuring fair wages and safe conditions
Ethical Sourcing ↔️ Purchasing goods from ethical suppliers
Which company faced public protests for harsh working conditions in its factories?
Apple
Supplier audits in ethical supply chain management help identify and address unethical
activities
Ethical supply chain management builds
trust
among customers, employees, and investors.
What is the difference between regulations and standards in ethical supply chain management?
Mandatory vs voluntary