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...stunning reversal. In August, after the company announced its recalls of several toys because they were made using lead paint, reporters grilled Mattel CEO Bob Eckert about how lead paint, which is banned for use on children's toys in the U.S., ended up on its "Sarge" toy cars. Surprisingly, he had answers. In a conference call on Aug. 14, he blamed it on a subcontractor who violated Mattel's policies and "utilized paint from a non-authorized third-party supplier...
...That moment of candor and Eckert's heartfelt apology to parents in a video the company released on Mattel's website were high points in Mattel's otherwise punch-drunk performance in handling these recalls. By pointing out specifically where things broke down and then spelling out what he would do to fix it - testing every batch of toys before it leaves China, rather than relying on testing raw materials - the CEO reassured American consumers that he understood the problem and would back up his apology with action...
Despite the relatively low numbers, Young Professor of Korean History and Chair of the Faculty Committee on Education Abroad (CEA) Carter J. Eckert is encouraged by the figures. Although Eckert believes that the “Harvard culture of being part of your class” has traditionally kept students at Harvard, he believes that “the culture is going to change,” in no small part due to the increased funding and resources of the OIP. But theirs is an uphill battle...
...debate over the merits of undergradate study abroad continues. While students and faculty such as Eckert and Zebrowski-Rubin see education abroad as a transformative and invaluable experience, others such as Lewis believe that study abroad is best undertaken after graduation, so that students can fully take advantage of their short time at Harvard...
Both sides agree that currently, Harvard students may see study abroad as something of a sacrifice. While advocates like Eckert are working towards a culture change that will eliminate this attitude, Lewis is not suprised that Harvard students are reluctant to leave...