Understanding the link between industrialism and the civil liberties of employees will foster moral consumerism and global citizenship. Increasing the transparency surrounding the supply chain of products is critical for ensuring consumerism does not trample upon employees' civil liberties. If organizations were held accountable for managing the supply chain appropriately, many would conduct investigations into how ingredients are sourced. However, to ensure enduring change, new federal policies must continue to shift the parameters of what is expected of businesses with regard to managing supply chains. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
a. Organizations must follow federal regulations regarding acceptable business practices.
b. Modern consumerism may threaten employees' civil liberties.
c. Federal policies prohibit violations of employees' civil liberties both in the United States and abroad.
d. Competitiveness has increased in today's global market.
e. Lack of federal oversight has resulted in violations of civil liberties across the globe.