1) Does TOMS buy-one-give-one-away model make it a more ethical company than a traditional manufacturer donating money to a charity? Why?

2. Why would customers pay such a high price for a simple linen shoe or pair of sunglasses?

3. Mycoskin designed the TOMS model from the ground up. Could an established company improve its ethical standards by launching a model like TOMS? How?

Answer:

1.

Tom's buy-one-give-one-way model makes a more ethical company than a traditional manufacturer donating money to a charity, because the shoes are actually being given to the people in order to prevent the disease called podoconiocis which is a form of elephantasis most common in the poor countries.

2.

Podoconiocis desease is transmitted through the silicon-rich soil while farming, walking, running, playing without shoes. Hence customers pay such a high price for a simple linen shoe or pair of sunglasses. Give-one-away on buying one is more ethical for improving sparability of shoes.

3.

No. TOM's model is not designed to build the economies of developing countries. It is designed to make the westren customers feel good.