Trade union membership is falling in some countries, yet it is rising in China. Workers’ industrial action is becoming more frequent in China, as workers are pushing for higher wages. A strike was recently held at a car factory in South China, which was owned by a Japanese multinational company.
(a)[2]
Define the term ‘multinational company’.
(b)[4]
Explain why governments may discourage strikes.
(c)[6]
Analyse three reasons why trade union membership may fall in a country.
(d)[8]
Discuss whether an increase in the wages paid by a firm would reduce its profits.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 20-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “a company whose headquarters/is based in one country” …