Walmart Has Been Pursuing Improvements in Its Reputation in Response

question 157

Multiple Choice

Walmart has been pursuing improvements in its reputation in response to growing criticism on environmental, labor, and social issues in its foreign supplier factories. Among others, which requirement has Walmart imposed on its Chinese suppliers?

• A) They must demonstrate compliance with Chinese environmental laws.
• B) There must be a 100% improvement in energy efficiency at China's 200 largest suppliers.
• C) They must increase their wages to the equivalent of the U.S. minimum wage.
• D) It has imposed all of these on its Chinese suppliers.

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Definitions:

Interest Arbitration

A dispute resolution method where an impartial arbitrator makes binding decisions on labor-management disputes, especially during collective bargaining.

Plant Closings

The process of shutting down manufacturing facilities or plants, often leading to job losses and economic impacts on communities.

Surface Bargaining

A term used in labor relations to describe negotiations between a union and employer that are not intended to reach a meaningful agreement.

Distributive Bargaining

A negotiation strategy where parties aim to divide a fixed amount of resources, often resulting in a win-lose scenario.