Glencoe Accounting

Chapter 29: Ethics in Accounting

Extend: Matter of Ethics

Working Conditions

• Using your favorite search engine, conduct research on recent cases in which corporations have been accused of violating the labor and human rights of their employees. Try using search terms like "labor abuse," "working conditions," and "human rights."
• Write a brief report describing the facts of one case. Discuss how the company handled the events, the publicity surrounding the events, and what measures might be taken to prevent such events in the future.