A lack ofethical behaviour by Nike management is discussed in the Article, “Nike Faces NewWorker Abuse Claims In Indonesia”, where the integrity of this athletic powerhouse is once again at stake. Employees from the Converse plant located in Sukabumi, Indonesia have made claims that there supervisors,” throw shoes at them, slap them in the face and call them dogs and pigs”. Verbal and physical abuses are at top of the list regarding work force violations. Based on Nike’s past of worke
r safety desecrations, notably, the fire that occurred at the factory in Bangladesh due to work inspection issues, these allegations will take another toll against the reputation of the Nike brand. Another worker stated that, “she was fired in 2009 for taking sick leave, even though she produced a doctor’s note” which is a blatant act of wrongful discharge and violates the business ethics code implemented by Nike. This act conflicts with the legality that had been applied by this athletic corporation in the first pl
ace. Nike’s reputation is plummeting due to their deliberate ignorance towards their workers rights and safety within their factories. Unlike most tarnished firms, they seem to continue this negative trend in countries outside of NorthAmerica.