WRG Video Anthology and Quiz

Working Life in a Korean Factory

After watching the Working Life in a Korean Factory video, consider the questions below. Then "submit" your response.

1. The large corporation that Solmi works for in South Korea is:

Samsung

Nissan

Minolta

Sony

2. Which of the following does not accurately describe the working conditions in the factory?

The food provided at the factory is taken out of the workers' paychecks.

The factory provides all the services workers might need, including health and recreation.

Workers have plenty of time to use the recreational facilities.

Workers get one day off per week.

3. The advantages to the workers of living in the dormitories include all but which of the following:

Proximity to the factory.

Cheaper rent than an apartment.

A chance to make friends with other workers.

Free food provided in the dormitory.

4. Based on the video, which of the following is a negative aspect of working for Samsung?

Wages are very low compared to other Asian countries.

The work hours are longer than other Asian countries.

The work is very dangerous and dirty.

The factory is old and not modernized.

5. The products being made in the factory where Solmi work are:

Mobile phones

Shoes

DVD players

Computer hardware