Mattel's Commitment to Ethics
References for this Case…
- Anonymous, (1997), "Mattel, Inc. Launches Global Code of Conduct Intended to Improve Workplace, Worker’s Standard of Living," Canada NewsWire, November 21, 1997. For more information on Mattel’s code, please contact the company at (310) 252-3524.
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- Duryea, Bill. (1998), "Barbie-holics: They’re devoted to the doll," St. Petersburg Times, (August 7)
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- Matzer, Marla. (1998), "Deals on Hot Wheels," Los Angeles Times, (July 22)
- Sellers, Patricia. (1998), "The 50 Most Powerful Women in American Business," Fortune, (October 12).
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- White, Michael (1997), "Barbie Will Lose Some Curves When Mattel Modernizes Icon," The Detroit News, (November 18)
*This case was prepared by Marisol Paradoa and Debbie Thorne LeClair, for classroom discussion rather than to illustrate either effective or ineffective handling of an administrative situation.