ETHICAL PRACTICES AND SUPPLY MANAGEMENT

Ethical Practices and Supply Management

Abstract

The paper discuses different ethical practices that the organizations should adopt when doing business with other companies. It includes the proactive approach to working with suppliers to protect worker rights and improve factory conditions. It also highlights how the Apple has played a role towards its supplier's responsibility. Thus, in 2011, they have broadened the age verification program and saw dramatic improvements in hiring practices by their suppliers. The code of conduct of Apple Company highlights the set of great expectations which has covered human rights, labor, safety and health, also the ethical, environmental and management system.

Table of Content

Abstract2

Introduction4

Aim and Objectives5

Methods and Key Terms Used5

Scope and Aim5

About Apple6

Ethical Responsibility of Apple7

Encourage and Enforce Ethical Practices7

Apple Releases 2012 Supplier Responsibility Report8

Ethical Practices in Different Companies9

Pros and cons of CSR In organization10

Cons of CSR11

1.Expenses11

2.Shareholder Expectations12

Code of Ethics for managing the supply chain Apple12

Personal Integrity and Professionalism12

Accountability and Transparency13

Compliance and Continuous Improvement13

Operational Efficiency13

A case of Apple iPod Plant and action taken by Apple14

Ethical challenges for Apple in south Asian Economy15

Conclusion17

Reflective Summary18

References19

Ethical Practices and Supply Management

Introduction

Globalization and digital convergence in the emerging knowledge society has raisedcomplex ethical, legal and societal issues. We are faced with complex and difficultquestions regarding the freedom of expression, access to information, the right toprivacy, intellectual property rights, and cultural diversity. It is well known that organizations are managed effectively implement comprehensive operational procedures and substantiated. As the size of the organization is large and the number of persons covered by these procedures, the greater they become important. Thus, in the case of organizations that are part of a vast interconnected network, such as Ontario's broader public sector, it is essential that documented procedures are in place to ensure the implementation of activities in an efficient, effective and accountable.

As we have been emphasizing throughout this text, ethical decisions are critical to the long-term success of any organization. However, the supply chain is particularly prone to slippage, as the opportunities to behave unethically are enormous. With a sales staff eager to sell, and purchasing agents who spend huge amounts, the temptation of unethical behavior is considerable. Many sellers end up making friends with their clients, making favors, taking them to dinner, or giving them small (or big) gifts. Define when a gift of friendship becomes a bribe is a challenge (Sims, 2002, p. 98-106).

Aim and Objectives

The paper focuses on the

How Apple is working in today's world

The ethics and ethical behavioral of an organization

The key elements of ethical practices in organizations

The challenges ahead for Apple to monitor the range of ethical practices within its supply chain partners in the South Asian economy

Methods and Key Terms Used

The articles that were published from 2009 to 2011 in English and Cochrane Library, DARE databases, EMBASE were searched by using the key terms ethical practices, Apple company, Supplier Responsibility, and South Asian economy. Journals, research papers and also, Google search engine that were used for doing a complete search of the World Wide Web for ensuring completeness of ...