Ethics Sustainability in Woolworths Group Ltd

Running head: ETHICS SUSTAINABILITY
Ethics Sustainability
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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................1
Identification of issue 1...................................................................................................................2
Ethical framework for addressing issue 1 and justification of choice.............................................2
Identification of issue 2...................................................................................................................3
Ethical framework for addressing issue 2 and justification of choice.............................................3
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................4
References........................................................................................................................................4

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Introduction
This assignment provides an overview on the application of proper ethical frameworks to
the real world issues. This study focuses on two ethical issues facing an enterprise and various
methods of dealing with them. The chosen company for this study is Woolworths Group Ltd that
is one of the biggest supermarket operating in Australia. The different aspects of the unethical
practices within the businesses operating in Australia are common for both at micro and macro
levels. Few unethical issues are dominant within the Australian businesses. However, the
organizations are adopting effective strategies and ethical framework in order to mitigate such
problems (Crane & Matten, 2016).
Identification of issue 1
Even though Woolworths is the biggest supermarket in Australia, it has been achieving
criticisms as well as condemnations from different groups in the nation owing to its unethical
practices (Mason, 2017). Woolworth does extensive advertisement and promotional campaigns
for promoting their commodities. Recent evidences reflect that its commodities especially
foodstuff commodities do not meet the customer’s needs. The findings from these facts highlight
that the commodities manufactured by the company sometimes end up in harming consumers
health. It has been evident from certain facts in the year 2010 that Woolworths had been sued by
ACCC (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission) for offering substandard
commodities to the customers. Even in the year 2013, the ACCC found this organization guilty
for fixing product price involving Unilever. Again in the year 2014, allegations occurred that
Woolworths dairy goods did not meet ethical standards. In fact, this company marketing strategy
also involves unethical practices as they targeted customers.