The Nike Sweatshop DebateShould Nike be held responsible for working conditions in foreign factories that it does not own‚ but where subcontractors make products for Nike?Nike is definitely not only responsible but also accountable for the working conditions of foreign factories that it does not own which it subcontracts with. Nike should have taken the initiative to be responsible of the contractors/employees working in other countries on a global scale. For example: Recently‚ Pepsi Cola was in
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Outlines Guide Complete this form. Copy the entire contents of the form. Name: Chris Bell WORKING OUTLINE Complete this outline using complete sentences. Topic: Nike Specific purpose statement: To inform my audience … How the Nike brand was formed and became a household name. Thesis statement (central idea): Nike brand is a well-known household name because the companies founders were able to capitalize on a logo paired with celebrity sponsorship and representation. Organizational
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History of Nike and E-commerce Nike is a major publicly traded sportswear and equipment supplier based in the United States. Nike‚ originally known as “Blue Ribbon Sports” was founded by University of Oregon track and field coach Bill Bowerman and student athlete Philip Knight in January of 1964. Blue Ribbon Sports was operated out of Knight’s automobile trunk‚ as a distributor for Japanese shoe make Onitsuka Tiger. Three years later in 1967‚ Blue Ribbon Sports opened up its first retail store
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1-5) Rivalry (3) 1. How many companies in industry? As Nike is an international company that has their product selling worldwide‚ they have countless of competitors‚ including many domestic local firm. However‚ not all of these companies have the power to compete with Nike‚ only a few international companies are Nike¡¦s major competitors‚ for instance‚ Adidas and Reebok. 2. How do they compete each other in term of 4P marketing strategy Product: As an athletic shoes producer‚ they try to
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generated to bring forth the idea of women being viewed more equally. This piece of art was the Nike Swoosh. The Nike Swoosh‚ created by Carolyn Davidson in 1971‚ was an influential part of the American Feminist Movement in the 1960s and 70s because it’s development was inspired by the need for a representation of feminine strength and to impact a better future for women through opportunities. The Nike Swoosh epitomizes the American Feminist Movement because its creation was influenced by current
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` case? 2. Why should Nike be held responsible for what happens in factories that it does not own? Does Nike have a responsibility to ensure that factory workers receive a “living wage”? Do the wage guidelines of FLA or WRC seem most appropriate to you? Why? 3. Is it ethical for Nike to pay endorsers millions while its factory employees receive a few dollars a day? 4. Is Nike’s responsibility to monitor its subcontracted factories a legal‚ economic‚ social‚ or philanthropic responsibility
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of approach addresses further logical reasoning‚ compared to subjectivist sense of defining and identifying social problems claims that “issues become problems once society sees or decides they are harmful” (Lecture: “Defining Social Problems”). Objective method seeks a link between certain social problems‚ like in the lecture‚ it gives an example of health and obesity. Critics argue that people with obesity is harming condition as they cost society millions of dollars in health care expenditures
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"Nike is criticized for using sweatshops in countries like Indonesia and Mexico. The company has been subject to much critical coverage of the often poor working conditions and the exploitativeness of the cheap overseas labor." answers.com 1. Should Nike be held responsible for working conditions in foreign factories that it does not own‚ but where sub-contractors make product for Nike? Yes‚ but I do not believe that the firm is 100% responsible since it is the sub-contractors who operate
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SMART Objective Gu langyu is located in the southwest to the Xiamen Island .Famous for it’s Beautiful scenery.In 2011‚this scenic spots received 20000 visitors per day.During the long vacation‚the number of tourists as high as 100000.A large number of tourists‚ which caused serious environmental pressure‚ produced a lot of rubbish everyday‚ destroyed historical relics ‚damaged the local people living environment .These problems must be settled as soon as possible. Specific:Comply with the
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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES Increased market share. Higher quality products to enhance the positioning. Lower costs relative to key competitors. Broader lines and attractive products consumer. Better service to customers. Loyalty or addition of new clients TYPES OF STRATEGIES Segmentation and Positioning Basic Competitive Strategies Porter Growth Strategies Strategies against the competition Launching new products PORTER COMPETITIVE BASIC STRATEGIES Competitive advantage
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