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Honda dispute in China

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Read the article Striking Honda China workers hold out for pay, union

(you can do this in the window below or follow the previous link to read the article in a separate window) and then consider answers to the questions below.



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Question 1

Outline the main issues that have led to conflict in Honda factories in China.

Question 2

Explain the concept of just-in-time manufacturing and why " the chain is vulnerable to disruption".

Question 3

Analyse the methods used by Honda's employees in pursuit of their objectives

Question 4

To what extent do the present industrial disputes threaten economic growth in China?

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