GS4 · UPSC Mains
With its highly coveted line of consumer electronics, a multinational company 'A' has a cult following among loyal consumers and makes profits of crores of rupees. Recently, a report by an international non-governmental organisation has highlighted that in some overseas production centres of the company, the working conditions are hazardous for the labour, which include children also. In some centres, the international environmental standards are also flouted. The company's global head has defended their position by saying that they have little control over monitoring and regulating the entire supply chain due to internationalization of the production process. Based on the above information, answer the following: (a) Do you think company 'A' should be held responsible for ethical lapses made by individuals further down its supply chain? (b) Should customers be expected to take into account the ethical track record of companies while making purchases? Give reasons.
| Topper | Rank | Source | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avdhija Gupta | — | VisionIAS | p.43 |
| Anand Malhotra | — | VisionIAS | p.49 |
| Penkeesu Dheeraj Reddy | — | VisionIAS | p.49 |
| Anoushka Sharma | — | VisionIAS | p.44 |
| Aishwarya Verma | — | Vision | p.49 |
| Diksha Joshi | — | Vision | p.49 |