Bristol Corp. plans to introduce an inexpensive line of shoes to the Canadian market. It has found a manufacturer in Asia that can produce the shoes at a cost that will be cheaper than other brands of the same quality. Which of the following is a potential ethical implication that the company should consider before beginning production?
A) The country's existing labour laws and the factory working conditions
B) The average exchange rate of the country's currency over a ten-year period
C) The challenges of doing business in a country with a nonconvertible currency
D) The energy demands of the manufacturer's facility
E) The basic international business strategy it will use

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The ethical implication that Bristol Corp. should consider before beginning production of the shoes is the country's existing labour laws and the factory working conditions. As a socially responsible company, Bristol should ensure that its operations are not exploiting workers or engaging in unethical labour practices. It should also ensure that the factory's working conditions meet international standards and are safe for workers. Therefore, the company should assess the labour laws and working conditions of the manufacturer in Asia before beginning production.