Public non-accountability in control of production processes

Individuals and groups responsible for quality and other controls of production processes are not accountable to the public. Where regulations exist they are frequently violated and not enforced effectively. The consumer is left unprotected.

1. Social unaccountability
2. Ineffective industry self-regulation

1. Unethical practices in manufacturing
2. Lack of full cost accounting of consumer products
3. Foreign control of natural resources
4. Failure to take account of externalities of systems
5. Consumer vulnerability

1. Outdated production line methods
2. Lack of social accounting in the business community

1. Limited accountability of public services

1. Conducting environmental audits