Decent Factory, A

Synopsis: As the fastest growing economy ever, China is the workshop of globalisation. This fly-on-the wall documentary uncovers the hard realities of working conditions in a Chinese factory and asks whether Chinese workers are paying the price for a manufacturing revolution. The film focuses on a German-owned company in Shenzhen which makes the chargers for Nokia’s mobile phones. Nokia sends in a team to carry out an ‘ethical audit’ on the factory’s working practices. The inspection reveals people are working 12-hour shifts, and there are problems of noise, smells and hazardous chemicals stored near drinking cups. The factory is also ignoring local laws on minumum wages,and workers are provided with very poor living conditions. Workers speak candidly about their working life and conditions.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2005
Year of production: 2005
Subjects: Business studies; Development studies; Economics
Keywords: business ethics; China; ethical management; multinational corporations; working conditions; globalisation

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