Respond to these questions:
What is the perceived moral problem in this case?
- Is it right to market popular and appealing wooden toys manufactured under high cost and time pressures to the parents of pre-school children without inspecting those toys for any loose parts, sharp edges or chemical coatings that could harm those children?
- Consider the legal requirements in this case and discuss how the laws may have impacted the results of this case.
- From an ethical perspective, what were some of Mattel’s utilitarian duties, universal duties, and personal virtues?
- If they implemented inspection program to prevent against such crisis, who should bear the costs?
- Are there any good alternatives to an inspection program?
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