Learning From Mattel's Chinese Apology

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I just sat here writing an ethics paper about how great mattel was yada yada yada, then i read about the apology. now what? throw that in the crapper, along with my kids toys. this is why we should NOT be doing business with communist countries. YES there was a gun to mattel's head - but they should have said, go ahead---pull the trigger, there are PLENTY OF AMERICAN'S LOOKING FOR JOBS RIGHT NOW!!!! We can start making our toys there again.....oh wait, we'd have to actually pay them, wouldn't we???

There goes that Ethics paper........

Vanessa of MI @ Jul 21, 2008 00:27:22 AM

Mattel apology

Word here in China is that Mattel was pressured into a apology by the Chinese Gov't which threatened Mattels operations in China. Foolishly, the Mattel execs caved in. The apology was forced and unnecessary. I have no respect for Mattel anymore.

jay of MO @ Apr 19, 2008 11:30:40 AM

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The global economy is mysterious, even scary. Chief Business Correspondent Rick Newman connects the dots. In addition to his writing for U.S. News, Rick is the co-author of two books: Firefight: Inside the Battle to Save the Pentagon on 9/11, and Bury Us Upside Down: The Misty Pilots and the Secret Battle for the Ho Chi Minh Trail.

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