APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) — Question 474

Which of the following actions is in accordance with the Ten Principles in the United Nations (UN) Global Compact?

Answer options

• A. Preventing a group of employees from forming a collective bargaining (union) group
• B. Paying different wages in different parts of the world for a given job classification
• C. Requiring an individual to pay a fee for consideration in hiring or promotion decisions
• D. Withholding certain employment opportunities from specific groups of people

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer, B, is in line with the Global Compact's principle promoting fair labor practices, which acknowledges regional economic differences in wage structures. Options A, C, and D violate principles related to labor rights and non-discrimination, as they either suppress collective bargaining, impose unethical hiring fees, or restrict employment based on discriminatory practices.