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MARKETING 2018
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ISBN:9780357033753
Author:Pride
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Chapter17: Advertising And Public Relations
Section17.2: Greenwashing Harms Companies And Consumers
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Amazon Business has a significant impact on the social aspect of sustainability. On the positive side, it provides a convenient platform for businesses to buy products and supplies, thus helping them save time and money. As well as at the individual level, Amazon has played a significant role in providing employment opportunities. The company has created over 1.3 million jobs globally in doing so amazon has significantly helped in lowering employment levels. Additionally, it offers a vast selection of products, making it easier for businesses to find what they need. Also, amazon actively work to help communities by responding to the urgent needs of reducing hunger and homelessness and investing in education for children and young adults. However, Amazon has been criticised for its treatment of workers, with some employees complaining about low pay, poor working conditions, and lack of job security. which have led to protests and strikes by workers.Amazon warehouse workers have previously complained that the company's pace of work prevents them from taking adequate bathroom and rest breaks, and leads to unfair disciplinary actions. Workplace safety issues are one of several catalysts behind a recent spike in organising efforts among Amazon employees. Warehouse staff have accused the retailer of treating them like “slaves” or “robots”. Staff-member at amazon have confirmed that ambulances have been called to the firms almost 1000 times since 2018. This clearly shows amazons poor treatment towards its employees as employees feel that working at amazon is life threatening for them. Amazon should improve working conditions and ensure that workers are treated fairly.This negatively affects the social pillar of sustainability, as it leads to social inequality and employee dissatisfaction. This highlights the need for responsible management that priorities employee well-being.

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Amazon Business has a significant impact on the social aspect of sustainability. On the positive side, it provides a convenient platform for businesses to buy products and supplies, thus helping them save time and money. As well as at the individual level, Amazon has played a significant role in providing employment opportunities. The company has created over 1.3 million jobs globally in doing so amazon has significantly helped in lowering employment levels. Additionally, it offers a vast selection of products, making it easier for businesses to find what they need. Also, amazon actively work to help communities by responding to the urgent needs of reducing hunger and homelessness and investing in education for children and young adults. However, Amazon has been criticised for its treatment of workers, with some employees complaining about low pay, poor working conditions, and lack of job security. which have led to protests and strikes by workers.Amazon warehouse workers have previously complained that the company's pace of work prevents them from taking adequate bathroom and rest breaks, and leads to unfair disciplinary actions. Workplace safety issues are one of several catalysts behind a recent spike in organising efforts among Amazon employees. Warehouse staff have accused the retailer of treating them like “slaves” or “robots”. Staff-member at amazon have confirmed that ambulances have been called to the firms almost 1000 times since 2018. This clearly shows amazons poor treatment towards its employees as employees feel that working at amazon is life threatening for them. Amazon should improve working conditions and ensure that workers are treated fairly.This negatively affects the social pillar of sustainability, as it leads to social inequality and employee dissatisfaction. This highlights the need for responsible management that priorities employee well-being.

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