Case study 2pages(14th 9amEST)
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CaseStudy1.docxCase Study 1: Improve Corporate Social Responsibility in the Global Apparel Industry: A Case Study on Bangladesh
Learning Objectives
1. Deepen students’ understanding of the course material by applying what they’ve learned in the classroom to solve real-world problems, including:
• Importance of the textile and apparel (T&A) industry in today’s world economy
• Global aspects of today’s T&A industry in the economic, political and social dimensions • Corporate social responsibility issues in the T&A industry
2. Improve students’ critical thinking, analysis and presenting skills; 3. Develop students’ teamwork skills;
Requirements
Case analysis essay (15 points) In a no less than a 600-word essay (in the Q&A format is fine), please critically and thoughtfully answer the following questions.
1) Why do western fashion brands source garment from Bangladesh? Overall, is making garments for western fashion brands beneficial or not for Bangladesh? Why? (please also explain your criteria for “beneficial”)
2) To which extent do you think the following parties shall be responsible for the Rana Plaza tragedy and why? Please state your reasons in the following table:
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Parties |
Primary, minor or no responsibility |
Reasons |
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U.S. fashion companies which sources from Rana Plaza |
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Factory owner of Rana Plaza |
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Bangladeshi government |
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U.S. consumers |
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3) Why did the factory inspection mechanism in the Bangladesh garment industry fail to prevent the Rana Plaza tragedy from happening? What changes can be made to make the inspection mechanism work more effectively?
4) How effectively have the Accord and the Alliance improved the social responsibility practices in the Bangladeshi garment industry? In your view, is it a mistake to ask the Accord and the Alliance to leave Bangladesh after 2018? Why?
