L3M5 practice question 8 of 15

Is the QUESTION NO : of paying at least minimum wage a valid QUESTION NO : to pose to potential suppliers as part of a socially responsible procurement policy? Choose the most appropriate answer.

Answer options

A. No, it is none of the buying organisation's business what rate of pay is paid within a supply organisation.

B. Yes, it is a valid QUESTION NO : in some circumstances.

C. A socially responsible buying approach would require not only minimum wage, but in some circumstances greater than minimum wage as this may not be sufficient to sup-port an employee to live decently.

Correct Answer:

Explanation

The most appropriate answer is: A socially responsible buying approach would require not only minimum wage, but in some circum- stances greater than minimum wage as this may not be sufficient to support an employee to live de- cently. This question is inspired by a recent visit to a country where there is a statutory minimum wage, but it is so low that most people would be unable to provide shelter and food based on that income. The wage to which I refer is less than $1 per hour.

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