Global Players and the Industrial Landscape

What is the impact of globalisation on the clothing industry?

• It has led to an increase in online shopping

• It has resulted in the closure of Australian clothing manufacturers

• It has made designer clothing more affordable

• It has increased the demand for Italian suits

Why have Australian clothing manufacturers faced challenges from developing countries?

• Australian companies focus on high-end, high-quality products

• Developing countries can afford to mass-produce clothing at lower costs

• Australian clothing manufacturers lack skilled labor

• Australian clothing manufacturers have higher import duties

What are some reasons why multinational firms offshore their production to China?

• China offers tax breaks and low import duties

• China has a stable political system

• China has a high demand for Australian clothing

• China has a strong labor union

What is the reason behind General Motors Holden's decision to stop production in Australia?

• Rising costs of production

• Small domestic market

• Low demand for Australian cars

• Lack of skilled workforce

Which foreign companies operate in China?

• Coca-Cola

• Pepsi

• Nike

• All of the above

What is a sweatshop?

• A workshop that manufactures goods such as clothing

• A workshop with strict labor laws

• A workshop with high wages and good working conditions

• A workshop that uses child labor

Where are sweatshops commonly found?

• Developing countries

• Developed countries

• Countries with strict labor laws

• Countries with high wages

What are some characteristics of sweatshops?

• Long working hours

• Low wages

• Poor working conditions

• All of the above

Which brands are associated with sweatshop labor?

• Puma

• Nike

• Adidas

• All of the above

What is the age group of most sweatshop workers?

• 17 to 24

• 25 to 30

• 31 to 40

• 41 to 50