PROVA 1 - TÉCNICO BANCÁRIO NOVO MICA FEDERAL Post notes that in response to similar letters sent last year: “In a previous statement to The Post, the company said the child-labor violations don’t reflect the experience of most teenagers working in ‘age-appropriate roles and looking for meaningful jobs in their local communities.’” 6 At least the companies’ investors are showing some self-awareness: They understand that press coverage of the problems they mention in their letters is bad for business. Indeed, child labor has come into focus because of harrowing stories like those covered in the Post, but this issue is also in the news because conservative officials nationwide have been rolling back child labor regulations. So it’s smart business, morally just and politically prudent to want to disassociate one’s company from the exploitative practices laid out in these letters. Available at: https://www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/reidout-blog/ mcdonalds-wendys-investors-child-labor-rcna151722. Retrieved on: May 14, 2024. Adapted. 6 The main purpose of the text is to
- A acknowledge exploitative practices carried out at McDonald’s and Wendy’s franchises, due to shareholder demands.
- B criticize McDonald’s and Wendy’s refusal to comply with shareholder demands that could result in child labor law violation.
- C demonstrate that shareholder demands have put McDonald’s and Wendy’s reputation and financial status at risk.
- D refute potential human rights violations in McDonald’s and Wendy’s franchises, in spite of shareholder demands.
- E report on shareholder demands for McDonald’s and Wendy’s to address child labor violations in their franchises.