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What is this case study looking for?
An MNCs reasons for locating in different countries at different stages of development and the effects of this
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Where are the retail stores located and why?
All but 4 retail stores in MEDCs (Japan, Europe, USA) as the customers living there are able to afford products
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Where is the quaternary sector located and why?
HQ in California, as it needs high skilled employees and technology which is available here
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Where is the manufacturing located and why?
In LEDCs, especially Asia (which has 748 suppliers). Shenzhen is in Southern China, North of Hong Kong
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What are the positive social effects on Shenzhen?
Employment for 40000 workers in 15 local factories and shops, cafes and dormitories on site
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What are the positive economic effects on Shenzhen?
Wages are above minimum wage ($175USD per month)
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What are the negative effects on Shenzhen?
Sweatshop/prison like working conditions with 70hr weeks, 14 deaths and more attempted suicides, worker riots and child labour
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