Critical Thinking: Student Advocacy and “Sweatshop” Labor: The Case of Russell Athletic

Using the Six Steps of Decision-Making framework from this week’s content, please develop an essay responding to the following questions related to the case study Student Advocacy and “Sweatshop” Labor: The Case of Russell Athletic (p. 109).

Recognize decision requirement: What are the factors to consider in a corporation when deciding to outsource labor to developing countries? Include the following:

1. Diagnosis      and analysis of causes: If labor outsourcing to developing      countries is a legitimate business strategy, how can it be handled without      risk of running into a sweatshop scandal?
2. Development      of alternatives: What are other countries doing to avoid, reduce      or eliminate sweatshops?
        Selection of desired alternative: Decide on alternatives for outsourcing      for companies in developed countries, including whether or not to maintain      or implement the same high labor standards and regulations as in the home      countries.
3. Implementation      of alternatives: Which alternatives would be best for outsourcing      for companies in the United States?
4. Evaluation      and feedback: Have your recommendations been implemented in other      countries? Are they working? What has been the outcome? 

Essays have an introduction (to the topic of the assignment), a body (where you will integrate your responses), and a conclusion (your thoughts on the assignment).