Ethical Issues in Global Supply Chains

The video discusses the ethical and governance issues in global supply chains, highlighting cases like blood minerals and the heparin scandal. It emphasizes the lack of regulation and accountability, proposing network governance as a solution. The speaker calls for collaboration between NGOs and multinationals to ensure human rights and ethical trade.

What is a major ethical issue associated with the production of cell phones?

• Child labor in mining

• Use of renewable energy

• Lack of innovation

• High production costs

Which country is known for using child labor in its cotton industry?

• Brazil

• Uzbekistan

• China

• India

What is a 'governance gap' in the context of global supply chains?

• A decrease in consumer demand

• A surplus of labor

• An increase in product prices

• A lack of government regulation

Why did the heparin scandal occur?

• Contaminants in the supply chain

• High production costs

• Lack of demand for heparin

• Excessive regulation

What is the main challenge faced by governments in regulating international supply chains?

• Excessive resources

• Too many regulations

• National interests over global good

• Lack of interest

What was a key outcome of the White House task force in the 1990s?

• Development of a code of conduct for supply chains

• Increased tariffs on imports

• Expansion of labor markets

• Reduction in global trade

How do multinational companies enforce ethical standards in supply chains?

• By using contracts with suppliers

• Through consumer feedback

• Through government regulations

• By reducing production costs

What is a critical component for ensuring transparency in supply chains?

• More advertising

• Increased production

• Regular audits

• Higher wages

What is the role of NGOs in improving supply chain ethics?

• To increase product prices

• To collaborate with companies for human rights

• To promote deregulation

• To reduce labor force

What is the primary focus of the proposed 'network governance'?

• To increase profits

• To address international challenges collaboratively

• To reduce global trade

• To eliminate all regulations