1. Billy Burnet – Marketing May 2012 Megan Petcavich – Marketing December 2011 Brianne Bower – Marketing May 2012 Alex Huffman – Supply Chain May 2012 Management Philosophy: Our first and foremost responsibility is that our suppliers are following international standards and laws within their own countries. The next priority relates to quality of life of employees and treating them with the dignity and respect they deserve.

2. Apple Supplier News Article 62 Wintek Employees in China Became ill because of n- hexane use Not in a properly ventilated area Wintek fired GM and paid medical bills Apple declined to comment; referred to their code of conduct

3. Apple’s Supplier Code of Conduct “Apple is committed to ensuring that working conditions in Apple’s supply chain are safe, that workers are treated with respect and dignity, and that manufacturing processes are environmentally responsible. Apple’s suppliers are obligated, in all of their activities, to operate in full compliance with the laws, rules, and regulations of the countries in which they operate. This Supplier Code of Conduct goes further, drawing upon internationally recognized standards, in order to advance social and environmental responsibility.”

4. Using Apple’s Supplier Code of Conduct Wintek’s obligations according to Apple: -Safe working conditions Wintek failed to provide safe working conditions for employees exposed to n-Hexane -Full compliance with the laws Wintek failed to follow laws requiring proper ventilation while using of n-Hexane Based off of requirements from Apple’s Supplier Code of Conduct, Wintek was obligated to remedy the situation with a firing, new warnings, and hospital costs.

5. The Advantages Safety of Employees Social Responsibility Positive Reputation Sustainability

6. The Disadvantages High costs Can limit supplier options Can be difficult to enforce

7. Recommendations Develop stronger relationships with suppliers Work to prevent labor violations Incentives for prevention and compliance Proper training at all levels of the organization

8. Works Cited "Apple Supplier Code of Conduct." Apple, n.d. Web. 20 Mar. 2011.. Branigan, Tania. "Chinese Workers Link Sickness to N- hexane and Apple IPhone Screens." Guardian News And Media Limited, 7 May 2010. Web. 20 Mar. 2011.. Hosmer, Larue T. Brief Summary of Ten Ethical Principles. The Academy Of Management Review. Web. 20 Mar. 2011.