the Mattel Case Study

1. Why do companies outsource? Be specific.

2. What were the primary causes of Mattels recall problems? Were these the result of outsourcing? Be specific.

3. What actions were taken by the principals in the case to address the recall problems? Were these the right actions? Why, or Why Not? Explain your answer with details.

4. What should Mattel do now? What should governments do?

5. How can accountability be better managed in long, global supply chains?

Note that for question #3, when it says the principals - the principals being referred to are Mattel, China, Political and Regulatory parties and the Consumers.

For question # 4, when it says what should Mattel and the government do now - do now is referring to back then based on what is presented in the case study and Not Now as in year 2023.