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Problem

The following case study is an excerpt from your book. There is also a link at the end. Read the Case Study. Follow the link and read the information. Answer all of the Critical Thinking Questions at the end. Write out the question, then your answer. Your answer for each question should be 2 paragraphs. Paper requirements: APA format, one inch margins, standard 12 point font. Resources outside of the case study must be properly cited, including references from the book. CASES FROM THE REAL WORLD Overseas Manufacturing How can the purchase of a pair of sneakers be seen as an ethical act? Throughout the 1990s, the U.S. shoe and sportswear manufacturer Nike was widely criticized for subcontracting with factories in China and Southeast Asia that were little more than sweatshops with deplorable working conditions. After responding to the criticisms and demanding that its suppliers improve their workplaces, the company began to redeem itself in the eyes of many and has become a model of business ethics and sustainability. However, questions remain about the relationship between business and government. For instance, should a company advocate for labor rights, a minimum wage, and unionization in developing countries where it has operations?