The Global Technology Company Apple Received Negative Publicity Related to Allegations

question 183

Multiple Choice

The global technology company Apple received negative publicity related to allegations that its workforce at a ________ plant in China was overworking the employees who worked as many as 15 hours a day in poor factory conditions. Apple and other companies that participate in China's manufacturing industry have hired inspectors to ensure the contracted agreements are being followed and worker safety and rights are protected.

• A) contract manufacturing
• B) trading company's
• C) licensing
• D) direct ownership

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