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Rinnai Tasty factory is one of the Juices manufacturer factory having an association with more than 2000 retailers and wholesalers across the country. It has more than 3000 employees including the manager, supervisor, mechanics, engineers, cleaner, etc. Most of the employees working as mechanics, engineers, cleaner at a lower level in the factory were residents of a small village of Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman. Rinnai Tasty factory has been into controversies for its many unethical practices. It has been criticized for unfair treatment of employees working at a factory. The working environment of the factory is very risky with very less safety equipment. Rinnai Tasty factory also makes employees work for extra hours with very low wages. Many employees have reported violence and abusive behavior by their managers. Many employees leave the job within a very short time after working here. Rinnai Tasty factory doesn’t have any difficulty in hiring new employees on low wages due to poverty and unemployment in the region. Rinnai Tasty factory is not even environmentally friendly. Using disposable stuff like wrapping paper, straws and tableware are comparatively cost-effective but harmful to the environment, especially those which are non-recyclable. It is the policy of the Rinnai Tasty factory that employees have to buy lunch from the factory canteen and cannot eat their home food in the factory. Lunch meals served are mostly junk food, oily, having high calories, and could cause health issues if eaten regularly.
Do you think Rinnai Tasty factory is running an ethical and socially responsible business? Justify your answer. [2 Marks - Answer in 50-75 Words] ii. Rinnai Tasty factory is treating employees in an unfair manner. Imagine you are appointed as manager, how will you treat employees? Justify your answer. [4 Marks - Answer in 100-125 Words] iii. Should Rinnai Tasty factory force employees for purchasing lunch from the factory canteen? Can the Rinnai Tasty factory be accused of employee health issues? [4 Marks - Answer in 100-125 Words