Read the article from Mattel and the toy recalls and answer the presented questions.

Case study is attached and found at the following link - https://services.hbsp.harvard.edu/api/courses/953946/items/908M10-PDF-ENG/sclinks/108615640056af769cb67410ba2edb84

1. What are the characteristics of the global toy industry and how do they affect toy making?

(Please focus on the major issues and organize them thematically; include the minor or sub-issues under the major themes)

1. What are Mattel's key business operations and key strengths?

(Please focus on the major issues and organize them thematically; include the minor or sub-issues under the major themes)

1. What is the nature of the product quality problem faced by Mattel?

(Please focus on the major issues and organize them thematically; include the minor or sub-issues under the major themes)

1. What organizational practices of Mattel contributed to the problem?

(Please focus on the major issues and organize them thematically; include the minor or sub-issues under the major themes)

1. What can Mattel do to prevent similar problems in the future?

(Please focus on the major issues and organize them thematically; include the minor or sub-issues under the major themes)