TNCs Flashcards
1
Q
How many McDonald’s outlets are there in how many countries?
A
35,000 in 119 countries.
2
Q
How many employees does McDonald’s have?
A
1.9 million
3
Q
How many fruit farm workers does Tesco employ in South Africa?
A
Over 104,000
4
Q
What is the hourly rate in Sri Lanka/India?
A
As little as £0.13
5
Q
How much was the chief executive of Tesco paid in 2004?
A
Over £4 million
6
Q
How much were the lowest paid Tesco workers paid?
A
£5.56 per hour
7
Q
How much do Tesco reduce their tax bill by by having offshore accounts?
A
Approximately £16 million
8
Q
What were Tesco’s profits in 2005?
A
Over £2bn
9
Q
How many customers does McDonald’s serve?
A
Approx. 68 million
