PRC-3 · Chapter 6 · Question 39 of 68
A multinational corporation's branch in a developing country hires underage children to work in the factory because it is cheaper, ignoring international laws. Which ethical issue head does this represent?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) Permitting organizational abuse
Explanation
Hiring children against policy and international labor standards is a severe form of permitting organizational and human rights abuse.
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