Case study 6 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyGCSEOCR Created by: jatyizationCreated on: 05-06-13 23:29 Nike In Vietnam. An Example of an MNC. Nike In Vietnam. An Example of an MNC. 1 of 5 Social Issues Advantages: wages allow people to improve their quality of life imporvements to local services, e.g: hospitals and schools Disadvantages: poor working conditions local culture is lost, nike brand takes over 2 of 5 Economic Issues Advantages: Pays higher than other local companies Exporting Nike products encourages growth of the economy Disadvantages: Very often are no trade unions allowing the work force to be exploited Demulitiplyer effect if Nike moves from vietnam to a cheaper and more suitable location 3 of 5 Environmental issues -Lower saftey standards than MEDC's -MNC's contribute to air and water pollution 4 of 5 More Information - 70% of the workforce of Nike are based in Asia - Majority of workers are women under the age of 25. 5 of 5
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