Click here to download: EthicalTradingInitiativeCaseStudies.pdfEthical Trading Initiative case studies to address impacts of purchasing practices on working conditions, Ethical Trading Initiative
Case Studies to Address Impacts of Purchasing Practices on Working Conditions by the Ethical Trading Initiative, UK, were developed as a result of a meeting involving UK brands and retailers that explored how business decisions affect labour standards. Questions to enable students to fully explore the case studies are included.
This teaching activity has been taken from Parker, L. and Dickson, M.A. (2009) Sustainable Fashion: A Handbook for Educators, Bristol: Labour Behind the Label. Download the whole publication here.
| 1. Level | UG, PG |
| 2. Pre-requisite knowledge required by educators | D. Specific knowledge required: An understanding of company buying practices and basic terminology associated with social auditing
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| 3. Pre-requisite knowledge required by students | D. Specific knowledge required: An understanding of company buying practices and basic terminology associated with social auditing |
| 4. Number of students | Any number |
| 5. Length of time required | One to two hours |
| 6. Type of activity | Group work, Discussion and debate |
| 7. Discipline | Business, Cross-curricular |
| 8. Topics covered | Companies, Corporate social responsibility, Purchasing practices, Supply chains, Trade, Wages, Workers' rights, Working conditions |
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