The global technology company Apple received negative publicity related to allegations that its workforce at a ________ plant in China was overworking the employees who worked as many as 15 hours a day in poor factory conditions. Apple and other companies that participate in China's manufacturing industry have hired inspectors to ensure the contracted agreements are being followed and worker safety and rights are protected.

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The term "contract manufacturing" refers to outsourcing the production of goods to a third-party manufacturer. This is the most appropriate choice as it accurately reflects the situation in which Apple contracts with a manufacturing company in China to produce their products. The other options (B, C, and D) do not accurately describe the relationship between Apple and the manufacturing plant in question.

The Global Technology Company Apple Received Negative Publicity Related to Allegations