Principles of Operations Management: Sustainability and Supply Chain Management (10th Edition)
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780134181981
Author: Jay Heizer, Barry Render, Chuck Munson
Publisher: PEARSON
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Question
Chapter 2, Problem 1ED
Summary Introduction
Summary:
The company is the manufacturer of athletic shoes and is widely regarded as a socially accountable company. But, by being socially responsible they need to handle the increasing costs of their operations.
In order to make reasonable profits, the company has been pushed to compromise the socially responsible practices to ensure that the company is reaping sufficient gains. The Chinese government is repressive and barely a democracy.
To determine: The decision made by the manufacturer.
Expert Solution & Answer
Answer to Problem 1ED
The manufacturer will retain the current practice as it is more important to be ethical rather than having more gains despite carrying out unethical operations.
Explanation of Solution
Decision made by the manufacturer:
The manufacturer has the chance to move its operations to County CN. But, it would mean the manufacturer has to compromise the ethical principles and practices that has been followed for so long.
As a manufacturer I will stick with the existing practice despite incurring more cost it will only affect the company. I would like to uphold the ethical image projected my company and moreover there is no enough input on the working conditions.
The basis of the choice would be to uphold ethical image to the customers. Even though the manufacturer is taking loses, I would take pride in not operating in under such horrific working conditions.
Want to see more full solutions like this?
Subscribe now to access step-by-step solutions to millions of textbook problems written by subject matter experts!
Students have asked these similar questions
Scenario
You work as the chief supply-chain officer at the large international corporation, NationaliTeas. NationaliTeas manufactures and sells tea worldwide. Its motto is “Keeping people and their taste buds awake (when they want to be awake).” Its mission is “Make the world more awake through rejuvenating and refreshing beverages and sustainable practices that uplift workers, communities, and souls. The company would like to establish an operational goal of having your corporation apply for a B Corp Certification within the next two years.
1. Based on the company evaluations for areas in need of improvements and strengths, propose four high impact initiatives to help strengthen the corporation's commitment to people, planet and profit.
2.Describe the organizational benefits of each initiative, specifically noting the expected positive impact of completing each. Examples of positive impacts include better alignment to the organization’s mission, vision, and culture statements;
3.…
Explain what would happen to supply, demand and price if there was a shortage of candy in HK at Halloween?
Management Ethics
The restaurant charge 3 times higher than the normal price
Based on the statement why it is unethical but legal?
Chapter 2 Solutions
Principles of Operations Management: Sustainability and Supply Chain Management (10th Edition)
Ch. 2 - Prob. 1EDCh. 2 - Prob. 1DQCh. 2 - Prob. 2DQCh. 2 - Prob. 3DQCh. 2 - Prob. 4DQCh. 2 - Prob. 5DQCh. 2 - Prob. 6DQCh. 2 - Prob. 7DQCh. 2 - As a library or Internet assignment, identify the...Ch. 2 - Prob. 9DQ
Ch. 2 - Prob. 10DQCh. 2 - Prob. 11DQCh. 2 - Prob. 12DQCh. 2 - Prob. 13DQCh. 2 - Prob. 14DQCh. 2 - Prob. 15DQCh. 2 - Prob. 16DQCh. 2 - Prob. 17DQCh. 2 - Prob. 18DQCh. 2 - Prob. 1PCh. 2 - Prob. 2PCh. 2 - Prob. 3PCh. 2 - Prob. 4PCh. 2 - Within the food service industry (restaurants that...Ch. 2 - Prob. 6PCh. 2 - Prob. 7PCh. 2 - Prob. 8PCh. 2 - Prob. 9PCh. 2 - Prob. 10PCh. 2 - Prob. 11PCh. 2 - Prob. 12PCh. 2 - Prob. 13PCh. 2 - Rapid-Lube A huge market exists for automobile...Ch. 2 - Rapid-Lube A huge market exists for automobile...Ch. 2 - Rapid-Lube A huge market exists for automobile...Ch. 2 - Prob. 1.1VCCh. 2 - Prob. 1.2VCCh. 2 - Prob. 1.3VCCh. 2 - Prob. 1.4VCCh. 2 - Prob. 2.1VCCh. 2 - Prob. 2.2VCCh. 2 - Prob. 2.3VCCh. 2 - Prob. 3.1VCCh. 2 - Prob. 3.2VCCh. 2 - Prob. 3.3VCCh. 2 - Prob. 3.4VC
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, operations-management and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- Management Ethics The restaurant charge 3 times higher than the normal price Based on the statement how to overcome it?arrow_forwardAll in all, our main objective is to aid the people who are struggling during the Covid-19 pandemic. As we all know, the pandemic had affected our economy negatively resulting in thousands of individuals losing their source of income. For this, our group wishes to assist the people in need by conducting fund-raising and donating the collection to a selected Non-Profit Organization (NGO). The fund then will be used to purchase daily necessities in the form of food, toiletries and many more. QUESTION: 1) Briefly do the SWOT Analysis about the program fund-raising above and donating the collection to a selected Non-Profit Organization (NGO). The fund then will be used by NGOs to provide daily necessities, clothes, food and more in this time of Covid-19 pandemic crisis to the unfortunate people.arrow_forwardSustainability is a poor long-term risk strategy, but businesses ought to try to be sustainable anyway. Indicate whether it is true or falsearrow_forward
- The Services industry is one of the most affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, and to be able to hype up the industry, think of new or innovative ways on how to help boost it. With given travel agency in Philippines called: Creative Travel Agency Discuss the proposed pricing strategies of your chosen company and compare them with their direct and indirect competitors. Choose 1 direct and 1 indirect competitor. Do not forget to cite your references/websites.arrow_forwardWhat type of anti competitive behavior is this? Please Explain your answer. Requiring a mobile phone buyer to buy a service contract from a single, approved provider or run the risk of having their phone become inoperable or otherwise paying a fee for early contract termination.arrow_forwardWhile Microsoft has stopped providing security updates for Windows Server 2003, it is still being used by an unknown number of computers. When a supplier ceases providing updates for a particular piece of software or hardware, what dangers does it pose to a business?arrow_forward
- What have been the consequences of BC/BS conversion from not-for-profit to for-profit status in terms of market share, patient access, quality of care, and cost of care? Please provide great detail.arrow_forwardYou have been recruited as a member of the procurement team of JM investments and one of your key responsibilities is to ensure there is successful implementation of sustainable procurement. This comes after a number of stakeholders were resisting the proposed sustainable procurement initiative. Questions a) Explain any four steps JM may undertake to ensure implementation of the sustainable procurement is a success. b) Explore two roles the procurement staff of JM investments may play in ensuring sustainable procurement is successfully introduced. c) Discuss three pillars of sustainable procurement to JM investments and the procurement staff.arrow_forwardFood scares and shocks are becoming increasingly common across the globe. Research a food scandal in your own country. What impact did it have on demand? What was the government reaction? Did the suppliers suffer?arrow_forward
- Assistance please. QUESTIONS Provide a brief summary of the main points in the article. (Maximum 30 words) Identify the type of market failure being discussed in the article and discuss why market failure occurs in this scenario. Suggest a relevant government policy that would yield the efficient outcome and carefully explain the process through which the implementation of the government policy will lead to the optimal outcome. (Maximum 30 words) How will the imposition of the chosen government policy impact consumer surplus, producer surplus and total surplus in this scenario?arrow_forward“The establishment and growth of outsourcing service providers is proving to be an enabler for economic and social growth.” (Ramgovind, 2019:106). The preceding articles indicate a steady growth in the coffee market, coupled with a demand for sustainable operations within the industry. This implies that even as they strategise to capitalise on this industrial growth, businesses should ensure that they grow their businesses sustainably. Tribeca Coffee is planning to enter the Ethiopian market and are considering outsourcing some aspects of their operation in that country, starting with transportation. Drawing from the two articles above, write an essay of a minimum of 1 000 and a maximum of 1 200 words (1 ½ - 2 pages), and discuss the outsourcing process as it applies to Tribeca Coffee when entering the market in Ethiopia. Your discussion should include practical examples related to the business, informed by the two articles above. Sources of information You are required to read much…arrow_forwardwhat does the market supply curve look like in the run? In the long run?arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
