Title: Examine public policy, including legislation and regulations, affecting the textile and apparel industries.
Course: Fashion Careers II (19201-II) > Section: Describing Business Operations

Examination may include

- legislation, such as labor protection, fair trade, import/export quotas, and consumer protection
- regulations that affect licensing, zoning, taxes, labeling, and registering a business name
- public policy issues, such as those involving the environment or international trade.

Process/Skill Questions

Thinking

- Why has it been necessary to develop legislation, regulations, and public policy affecting the textile and apparel industry?
- What are the consequences of having legislation, regulations, and public policy affecting the textile and apparel industry?

Communication

- What communication skills are needed to understand and apply legislation and regulations to the textile and apparel industry?
- How should a company communicate legal regulations to employees?

Leadership

- What resources are available to the textile and apparel industry to help it understand and apply legislation and regulations, as well as institute policy?
- How can the textile and apparel industry take a leadership role in the global economy?

Management

- What steps can textile and apparel businesses take to manage their businesses in accordance with legislation, regulations, and public policy?