Human Rights & Labour Rights

What is the definition of human rights?

• Rights granted by national governments.

• Rights that can be taken away or waived if necessary.

• Only applicable to citizens of countries that have signed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

• Basic rights that every person has by virtue of being born, regardless of their nationality, ethnicity, or status.

Which of the following is a core labor right according to the lecture?

• The right to use child labor in factories.

• The right to a living wage.

• The right not to join a trade union.

• The right to work overtime without additional pay.

What is a benefit for a company's 'Brand Reputation' when it respects human and labor rights?

• Increases production costs, negatively impacting profitability.

• No significant impact on brand reputation.

• Decreases trust from customers and partners.

• Enhances trust and goodwill with customers, investors, and partners.

What is a company's responsibility under the UN Guiding Principles?

• Only respect the national laws of the country where it operates.

• Conduct internal audits and financial reporting.

• Avoid causing harm, respect rights, and provide remedy.

• Maximize profits, reduce costs, and optimize production.

What is 'Due Diligence' in the context of corporate responsibility?

• A system for recording financial losses.

• A passive process to react to human rights complaints.

• A policy to avoid working with suppliers.

• A proactive process to identify, assess, and address adverse human rights impacts.

Which of the following is a strategy to mitigate human rights risks in the supply chain

• Establishing confidential and accessible grievance mechanisms.

• Reducing audit costs to save money

• Making unilateral decisions without consulting stakeholders.

• Keeping supply chain information private.

Which of the following is an example of 'Specific Labour Regulations'

• Workplace dress codes.

• The right to use a mobile phone at work.

• The right to work without a contract.

• Anti-discrimination laws.

What is the distinction between human rights and labor rights?

• Human rights can be waived, while labor rights cannot.

• Human rights are universal, while labor rights are a subset of human rights specific to the context of work.

• Human rights only apply to governments, while labor rights only apply to businesses.

• Human rights are laws, while labor rights are guidelines.

What is the purpose of establishing 'Grievance Channels' in a business?

• To increase production efficiency.

• To evaluate employee performance.

• To increase the company's profits.

• To provide a safe way to report human and labor rights violations.

What is one of the main supply chain risks related to human rights?

• Fluctuations in raw material prices.

• Loss of intellectual property.

• Forced labor and child labor.

• Delays in shipping goods.