Sustainable Fashion: A Handbook for Educators

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    IF aVaIlaBlE


Human Resource Management Specialist (100 points)
Paper includes the following:



  • Analysis of the labor conditions in the country.

  • Description of the demographics of the labor force.

  • Description of the geographic information about
    the country.

  • Analysis of labor and employment laws.

  • Answers the question: Does this country have the
    necessary human resource base to effectively produce
    the goods?
    Sourcing decision justified based on the analysis.
    Paper written in a professional manner with few editorial
    corrections needed.
    References included and cited appropriately.


Trade and Investment Risk Specialist (100 points)
Paper includes the following:



  • Analysis of the country’s role in world trade of textiles
    and apparel.

  • Analysis of the political and economic orientation of and/
    or risks in the country.

  • Analysis of the infrastructure for trade.

  • Description of the currency and exchange rate, and
    opportunities for foreign investment.

  • Description of major trading partners and types of
    products produced for export, and the extent of the
    country’s importing and exporting.

  • Analysis of trade restrictions that are in effect and any
    trade agreements with the US.
    Sourcing decision justified based on the analysis.
    Paper written in a professional manner with few editorial
    corrections needed.
    References included and cited appropriately.


Product Development Specialist (100 points)
Paper includes the following:



  • Analysis of the production capacity of the country.

  • Description of the machinery/technology available for
    textile and apparel production.

  • Description of the availability of natural resources and
    domestically produced component parts.

  • Consideration of any special techniques/products


traditional to the area and whether these can be used in
product development of textiles and apparel.


  • Answers the question: Does this country have firms to
    produce the merchandise at the standards and price level
    indicated?
    Sourcing decision justified based on the analysis.
    Paper written in a professional manner with few editorial
    corrections needed.
    References included and cited appropriately.


Cultural Liaison (100 points)
Paper includes the following and addresses the following
questions:


  • Description of the cultural orientation of the country; the
    patterns of communication and cultural beliefs/values of
    the citizens.

  • Analysis of the historical changes and cultural background
    of the country.

  • Does this country have any past historical experiences
    with the United States that may affect its perception of
    the US?

  • What should be some of the practices/etiquette that one
    should keep in mind when working with individuals from
    this country?

  • What should our company do in order to build long-
    term relationships with people from this country?
    Sourcing decision justified based on the analysis.
    Paper written in a professional manner with few editorial
    corrections needed.
    References included and cited appropriately.


Labor Compliance Specialist (100 points)
Paper includes the following:


  • Development of the code of conduct for the company
    including labor standards and working conditions.

  • Analysis of the current labor practices from a human
    rights perspective.

  • Analysis of: 1) if and when the country has had labor/
    human rights violations or sweatshop investigations
    highlighted; and 2) the implications for the company
    that these violations and/or investigations may have
    on sourcing in that country (e.g. flow of merchandise,
    environmental issues).

  • Suggestions regarding implementation and enforcement
    of the labor standards and working conditions specified
    in the code of conduct so that the company can work in
    a socially responsible manner in this country.
    Sourcing decision justified based on the analysis.


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