1. Wal-Mart is known for its focus on being a low cost player in the market. How might this culture have contributed to the tragedy in Bangladesh? If Wal-Mart was willing to pay higher prices for the products it sells, would there be more incentive to improve factory conditions?
2. As a consumer, do you play any part in the catastrophe in Bangladesh? Is your behavior as a consumer ethical when you shop at Wal-Mart?