When Professor David Silver questioned the class about problems with Apple products, this video I saw a while back, called “Who Pays the Price? The Human Price of Electronics” instantly flashed in my mind. Approximately 1.5 million workers in Apple’s supplier factories are exposed to benzene poisoning without proper training and equipment. This brings back the whole idea about business ethics and how companies often take advantage of the vulnerable people. So, how has this event not affected Apple’s reputation?

Apple does an amazing job at advertising their “business ethics” and their improvements on their website but new articles have proven that Apple has not taken the responsibility to change the situation.

The truth is, many Apple customers are actually unaware of this crisis and the consequences of benzene poisoning. Apple is a well-established company, and with the power and profit it has generated over the years, the company is definitely capable of ensuring that its suppliers are providing appropriate training and a safe environment for its suffering workers. It is Apple’s responsibility to ensure that its suppliers are manufacturing with safe substances to also guarantee the safety of its faithful customers.