Question 1 36 marks A. Underpayment of workers has been a topic of interest in the media in recent years. In the past there have been many reports in the Financial Review, The Guardian, Sydney Morning Herald and other media outlets about the fact that two major supermarket chains, Coles and Woolworths, have underpaid staff.

(a) What were the circumstances in each case? 4 marks (Reference any readings)

(b) In terms of business sustainability theories, in particular stakeholder theory:

(i) List six key stakeholders of the supermarkets and discuss why they might be interested in the publicity surrounding the supermarkets' failure to pay staff correctly. 9 marks

(ii) Do you think the supermarkets might be prioritising some stakeholders over others? Discuss why?. 4 marks

(c) Discuss two ethical philosophies or theories that are relevant to business decision making and discuss whether or how they have been applied in this scenario. (max 300 words). 8 marks