NIKE¡¦S DISPUTE WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

CASE ANALYSIS
NIKE¡¦S DISPUTE WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

1. What ethical responsibilities and obligations does Nike have for the wage and working conditions of subcontracted employees? Do you agree with Phil Knight¡¦s position? Do you agree with the University of Oregon¡¦s position?

„X The company doesn¡¦t have a legal obligation toward the people working in the known ¡§sweatshops¡¨, however, the ethical responsibility lies on many sides, the subcontractors, the government of the country in which the factory is located and the company who farm out the product.
„X As the modern model for a company is to satisfy internal and external customers, Nike should face the fact that the workers involved in the production of its profitable shoes and apparel are not really working in decent conditions. Therefore, part of the responsibility has to be taken by Nike.
„X I do agree with Phil Knight¡¦s position concerning in creating a partnership of di...