Should Nike be held responsible for working conditions in foreign factories it doesn't own but where subcontractors make products for Nike? In many ways, it seems obvious to me that Nike should be held accountable for working conditions at foreign companies where Nike products are made. In my opinion, a company is not only responsible for its employees but also for the employees who produce for it even if they do not work in their company. I think each part of the supply chain is partially responsible for the entire supply chain. Since Nike is the most visible and richest part of the supply chain, it bears the greatest responsibility. In this way, I oppose Friedman's view that a company's only social responsibility is to increase its profits. The totalitarian approach dictates that a business decision (e.g. subcontracting to a foreign company) should only have more positive consequences than negative ones. executed. I disagree with this point of view. In my opinion the company should look at the big picture and make sure everyone benefits from the decision. This means that I agree with the difference principle which states that inequalities between employees can be justified at least for the least advantaged benefits. Another approach I can refer to is the Kantian approach. People are not machines and should not be treated as such. This means that Nike should treat everyone involved with its products like a human being. Therefore the company should give everyone at least the salary they need to have a normal and good life. They should also give them working conditions to live in. However, it is wrong to give them full responsibility. The subcontractor has a great responsibility because... middle of paper... his criticism is justified, a more independent group should look into it. If sweatshops are a global problem, what could be a problem? A global solution to this problem? In my opinion, a global solution to this problem could exist by developing a universal code of conduct that should be accepted by all businesses in all countries. In this code it should be said that every company must at least meet the minimum wages that guarantee a good living and that working conditions should have a minimum standard. They should also stipulate agreements for child labor. A second part should be that all of this needs to be severely enforced. Any company that fails to address this issue must do something about it or face consequences. It might seem difficult to do and a little naive, but if we want to make the world a better place for everyone on earth, this would be a first step along the way..