Apple and the Ethical/Business Problems of Child Labor and Other Unsavory Practices

Hey guys I know this article is a little outdated, but it leads to many ethical dilemmas faced throughout the world today. Child labor is definitely something that big companies don't want to talk about and it definitely doesn't help when workers end up sick from substances they use. The combination of the two creates even more problems. So what can these companies do in the future to create better solutions? Too many times we do use the "don't ask don't tell" kind of theory to hide these laborers, but is this ethically right? Is this what Apple and other big corporations want us to see? I don't think so. While legislation of where companies can find suppliers may make the situation even more companies, I think some of these companies need to make changes that help these child laborers. Price shouldn't be the main factor as these kids work in awful conditions. If they want to continue to hide these workers, I'm sure activist groups will continue to make the public aware. Apple needs to stand up for their morals and create better working conditions.

Works: http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/enderle/apple-and-the-ethicalbusiness-problems-of-child-labor-and-other-unsavory-practices/?cs=39724