Labor Standard
Rules/norms for working conditions: wages, hours, safety, rights.
Real World
Apple faced significant scrutiny when its supplier Foxconn in China was found to have poor working conditions and excessive hours, forcing Apple to conduct regular audits of its supply chain.
Exam Focus
Link weak labor standards to MNC ethical responsibility and reputational risk — this shows synoptic thinking examiners reward.
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