Rae, M., (2021). Building ethical supply chains: The case of H&M in China. In SAGE Business Cases.Links to an external site. SAGE Publications, Ltd. create a 2–4-minute word document to video record discussing the details for the assignment noted below. Be creative and use effective communication skills. Post the references used as a separate Word document. Make sure you structure your video in the following manner: Introduction Provide a brief case summary Situation Describe the details of the situation, making sure to include information on who, what, why, when, and how. You need to bridge the gap between one’s knowledge and the ability to form a hypothesis. Problems - Identify and provide a thorough explanation of the perceived and underlying problems, as well as the potential long-term effects. Alternatives - Discuss alternatives or strategies that the company could implement. Include more than one alternative, detailing the advantages/disadvantages of each and applying the strengths and weaknesses within the company (e.g., Alternative 1, Alternative 2… using bullet points is fine). Discuss common considerations. What are the decision options? Are some stronger than others? What is at stake with each of these considerations? Recommendations and Implementation - Going forward, what should the H&M's policy be in dealing with similar situations? Explain how you would implement this strategy within the company. In your video, be sure to consider and address the following: What does it mean for companies to have an ethical supply chain? Why is an ethical supply chain problematic for H&M in this instance? What should H&M (and other brands facing this same backlash) do next?

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Rae, M., (2021). Building ethical supply chains: The case of H&M in China. In SAGE Business Cases.Links to an external site. SAGE Publications, Ltd.

create a 2–4-minute word document to video record discussing the details for the assignment noted below. Be creative and use effective communication skills. Post the references used as a separate Word document.

Make sure you structure your video in the following manner:

Introduction
- Provide a brief case summary
Situation
- Describe the details of the situation, making sure to include information on who, what, why, when, and how. You need to bridge the gap between one’s knowledge and the ability to form a hypothesis.
Problems -
- Identify and provide a thorough explanation of the perceived and underlying problems, as well as the potential long-term effects.
Alternatives -
- Discuss alternatives or strategies that the company could implement.
- Include more than one alternative, detailing the advantages/disadvantages of each and applying the strengths and weaknesses within the company (e.g., Alternative 1, Alternative 2… using bullet points is fine).
- Discuss common considerations.
  - What are the decision options?
  - Are some stronger than others?
  - What is at stake with each of these considerations?
Recommendations and Implementation -
- Going forward, what should the H&M's policy be in dealing with similar situations?
- Explain how you would implement this strategy within the company.
In your video, be sure to consider and address the following:
- What does it mean for companies to have an ethical supply chain?
- Why is an ethical supply chain problematic for H&M in this instance?
- What should H&M (and other brands facing this same backlash) do next?