Scenario 11.1 Qwerty Inc., a Manufacturer of Toys Based in the United

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Scenario 11.1
Qwerty Inc., a manufacturer of toys based in the United States, has recently shut down many of its production units in order to reduce costs.It has decided to outsource its production activities to developing countries where raw materials and cheap labor are readily available.Juan, an employee of the company finds out that the employees have never been unionized before and feels that a labor union is necessary to address employee issues.
-Refer to Scenario 11.1.Which of the following issues is NOT likely to be a concern for Qwerty's employees in the present situation?

• A) Child labor in some foreign countries
• B) Increasing use of prison labor
• C) Increasing rates of unemployment
• D) Negative consequences of globalization
• E) Exploitation of workers in Third World countries

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