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MGT 179 Week 2 Discussion Group 2

Q1. Compare the difference between doing business in the West and doing business in China
Q2. 
What can other companies that are considering investing in China learn from the experiences of Best Buy and eBay? 
Q3. Suppose you know you are selling a plastic toy that could be potentially harmful to children, but the cost of creating a safer toy would more than double its retail price.  If consumers are willing to buy the existing product should you change your manufacturing process and raise your price?  As a parent would you be willing to pay twice as much for a safer product?  Is it fair to consumers who have less disposable income if you do switch your manufacturing process to produce the safer but more expensive toy?  
Q4. How important is Turkey- economy to Europe? Should Europe be concerned about the recent coup attempt? What about its role with refugees from Syria and the fight against ISIS?
Q5. Should Apple be responsible for ensuring that its suppliers are safeguarding the basic rights and dignity of their employees?  How can Apple be sure that its suppliers do not employ sweatshop labor?
Q6. Do you think facilitating payments (speed payments) should be considered ethical? Should they be legal?