Has Nike created and implemented an effective approach to social responsibility?

Carefully read each question. All questions should be answered with the minimum of two paragraphs (5-7 sentences). Students should analyze each question using the terminology, principles, or theories from the chapter. Points will be deducted for incorrect grammar, punctuation, and if the question is answered with less than two paragraphs. Points will also be deducted if the question is not answered in its entirety.

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CASE STUDY DIRECTIONS: In your book, read the case entitled, “Marc Kasky versus Nike” on pages 183-193. Answer questions 1-5. Be sure to answer the questions in its entirety to receive full credit. Also follow the homework format guidelines.

1. What responsibility does Nike have for conditions of work at foreign factories making its products?

2. Could Nike have better anticipated and more effectively handled the sweatshop issue? What did it do right? What was ineffective or counter- productive?

3. Has Nike created and implemented an effective approach to social responsibility? Does it address root causes of problems in Nike’s supply chain? Should it now do more or do something different?

4. Did the California Supreme Court correctly decide the Kasky case? Why or why not?

5. How should the line between commercial and noncommercial speech be drawn?