Scenario 1.1 Canada Proud Is a Small Food Processing Company Located in Located

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Scenario 1.1
Canada Proud is a small food processing company located in northern British Columbia. Recently, it has faced pressures from competitors who have been able to produce similar products more cheaply. The owners of Canada Proud are looking into the possibility of starting a branch of the company in Mexico. Trade agreements among countries around the globe help companies like Canada Proud in becoming globally competitive. However, the company is aware that there may be opposition to such a move, especially if it affects the future viability of its current operations.
-Refer to Scenario 1.1. One way to avoid or reduce criticism of potential exploitation of Mexican workers through the use of sweatshops and low wages would be to practise "good citizenship." What is the term used to describe such "good citizenship"?

• A) corporate social responsibility
• B) corporate good citizenship
• C) organizational citizenship
• D) corporate philanthropy

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Definitions:

Freight-In

Costs associated with the shipping of raw materials or goods into a production facility or warehouse, typically included in the inventory cost.

Inventory Decreased

A situation where the quantity of goods available for sale by a business is reduced, typically because of sales or use.

Purchases

The total amount of goods and materials acquired by a business for resale or production within an accounting period.

Cost of Goods Available

The total cost of a company's inventory that is available for sale during a certain period.