Using your knowledge gained, critique the HBP case study Threadless: The Business of Community. Apply ethics theories, concepts, frameworks, models, techniques and/or tools to answer the question:
Is the Threadless business model an example of global exploitation?
In addressing the issue of exploitation, make sure to examine:
• The roles played by the global designers and customers.
o What do the designers / customers / company do?
o What motivates them to do what they do?
• The role of the company Threadless.
o What is their global responsibility?
• The chances of being a “winning” designer versus the profitability of Threadless.
wordcount: 800 maximum words
Rubric:
• Articulation of issue(s): Ethical issue is clearly stated and comprehensively explained, key ethical decisions are identified
• Application of theory: demonstrating original and advanced ethical insight: Key relevant and appropriate ethics theories, concepts, frameworks, models, techniques and/or tools to develop a comprehensive and detailed exploration of the issue(s); taking into account diverse ethical
• perspectives.
• Analysis: Information is interpreted, evaluated, and synthesised in a comprehensive and sophisticated manner; convincing evidence to support a clear, well-articulated overall position, demonstrating excellent independent reasoning
https://hbr.org/2019/09/how-to-demonstrate-your-strategic-thinking-skills
https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/how-to-develop-strategic-thinking-skills
https://www.forbes.com/sites/terinaallen/2018/11/20/3-unmistakable-signs-youre-a-strategic-thinker/?sh=6dd3c4916921
https://www.npr.org/2020/12/18/948017291/faced-with-a-tough-decision-the-key-to-choosing-may-be-your-mindset
https://hbr.org/2012/09/are-you-solving-the-right-problem
