This research paper examines the major ethical challenges within the fast-food industry in Kenya, focusing on employee treatment, promotion of unhealthy habits, environmental degradation, and hygiene standards. The literature review reveals that employees in the fast-food industry often face unfavorable working conditions and inadequate extrinsic motivation, such as fair wages and positive working environments. Unhealthy habits are promoted through aggressive marketing campaigns, leading to the consumption of nutritionally deficient fast foods, even at the expense of healthier alternatives. Moreover, the industry's reliance on home delivery services further exacerbates the problem by encouraging sedentary lifestyles.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Literature Review
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to explore the major ethical challenges within the Kenyan fast-food industry. It examines the industry's practices and their impact on various stakeholders.
- Employee treatment and working conditions
- Promotion of unhealthy eating habits and obesity
- Lack of cleanliness and hygiene standards
- Environmental impact of packaging and waste
- Health concerns related to chicken production methods
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
1. Introduction: This introductory chapter sets the stage by highlighting the rapid growth of the fast-food industry in Kenya, mentioning both local and multinational companies. It notes the popularity of these establishments, attributed to marketing and cultural shifts, while simultaneously introducing the central theme: the ethical concerns associated with this growth. The chapter positions the paper's goal to investigate these ethical challenges within the Kenyan context.
2. Literature Review: This chapter delves into the ethical issues plaguing the Kenyan fast-food industry, drawing upon existing research. It examines the exploitation of employees through low wages and excessive working hours, highlighting the lack of extrinsic motivation offered by these companies. The chapter further discusses the promotion of unhealthy eating habits through aggressive marketing tactics, emphasizing the link between fast food consumption and health problems like obesity. The role of home delivery services in exacerbating this issue is also analyzed. The chapter also covers the environmental impact of the industry's reliance on disposable packaging and the health risks associated with the methods employed in chicken production, such as the use of excessive chemicals and growth hormones.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Fast-food industry, Kenya, ethical concerns, employee exploitation, unhealthy eating habits, obesity, environmental degradation, food safety, hygiene, chicken production, multinational corporations.
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- Owen McAllister (Author), 2023, Ethical Concerns in the Fast-Food Industry in Developing Countries. A Kenyan Context, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1364882