Ford in India

Question 1

When? 1

Answer 1

1995

Question 2

What? 4

Answer 2

Ford set up a highly automated assembly plant producing 100,000 cars a year
1800 skilled jobs created
The plant used 95 Indian Suppliers
Thus opening 33 dealerships

Question 3

What attracts MNCs to India? 5

Answer 3

60 million middle-class people
Growing economy
Large well educated hardworking workforce
Indians fight for jobs harder as high unemployment rate
Fewer government regulations, less health and safety regulations

Question 4

How did India benefit? 4 (4)

Answer 4

95 Indian suppliers used so multiplier effect generated
Ford paid for two health clinics
Ford is working towards being more sustainable, so 85% of cars can be dismantled, the company treats all waste water and protects wildlife.
Profits go back to India

Question 5

Problems 6

Answer 5

Transport routes aren’t helpful to anyone other than employees
Highly skilled jobs are taken by foreigners
Number of jobs in decline
Agricultural jobs taking hits from youths
Employees must speak english
Locals can’t afford cars