Understanding Labor Practices and Ethical Dilemmas

The video follows a personal journey from early career ambitions to a moral conflict with Nike's labor practices. The narrator, a coach at St. John's University, faces an ethical dilemma when the university partners with Nike. This leads to a decision to live on Nike factory wages in Indonesia, revealing harsh living conditions. The video highlights the struggle for workers' rights and the challenges faced in addressing corporate practices. It concludes with a call to action for justice and fairness.

What was the narrator's initial career goal at the age of 18?

• To become a professional athlete

• To work on Wall Street and retire young

• To become a teacher

• To start his own business

What moral conflict did the narrator face while coaching at St. John's University?

• Choosing between coaching and playing soccer

• Deciding whether to accept a Nike endorsement

• Balancing coaching with studying theology

• Choosing between two coaching offers

Why did the narrator and Leslie decide to live like Nike factory workers in Indonesia?

• To conduct a research project for university

• To learn the local language

• To experience the workers' conditions firsthand

• To save money on living expenses

What were some of the living conditions faced by Nike factory workers in Indonesia?

• Modern dormitories with amenities

• Private houses with gardens

• Shared shacks with open sewers

• Luxurious apartments with air conditioning

What health risks did the narrator and Leslie encounter while living on factory workers' wages?

• Frequent colds and flu

• Severe hunger and exhaustion

• Allergies to local food

• Minor cuts and bruises

What was the reaction of Nike's management when the narrator tried to discuss labor issues?

• They offered a compromise

• They threatened legal action

• They ignored the concerns

• They welcomed the discussion

What did the narrator hope to achieve by sharing his experiences with students?

• To sell them products

• To entertain them with stories

• To inspire them to take action

• To recruit them for a new project

What was the main reason Nike was operating in Indonesia, according to the narrator?

• To develop new products

• To support local communities

• To access cheap labor

• To promote sports in the region

What did the narrator identify as the American way, contrasting it with capitalism?

• Innovation

• Democracy

• Individualism

• Consumerism

What did the narrator believe was necessary to address the issues faced by factory workers?

• More corporate profits

• Increased production

• Better marketing strategies

• Truth and justice