This week, you discuss the ethics of product development. Whether you’re a manager of people or processes, these considerations are important to understand.

Think about a product you use regularly, such as a smartphone or a home appliance. What ethical considerations do you think had to be addressed in the development of the product? How do you think those considerations ultimately influenced your purchase decision? Think about the need this product fulfills for you. What ethical issues might you be willing to overlook to meet this need, or what ethical considerations might make you forgo this product? Share the product in your response. 

Response Requirements respond to the prompt above in a minimum of 175 words.