Apple Flashcards
1
Q
How many employees and countries does apple operate
A
100,000 full time employees, stores in 16 countries
2
Q
Where are apple products produced
A
China-
Large workforce, hard working, low pay
Taiwan and China competed for apple contract = Low price
3
Q
Positive Impact of apple on Ireland
A
- employs 4,000- further 2500 indirectly
- company presence attracts other firms
- improve reputation for host high tech firms “Celtic tiger”
4
Q
Negative impact of apple on Ireland
A
- many workers are foreign national. Meaning locals aren’t working
5
Q
Apple China working conditions
A
Workers regularly workers more then 60 hours a week for around $100 a month
Sweatshop conditions
Child labour
6
Q
Health and safety of apple China
A
Suicide common
50 workers at Lianjian poisoned by chemicals due to poor ventilation
