Nike has made a smart move by doing this and i applaude them on their success, right now i am wearing nikes and they were made in vietnam. This country ecomony is lower than the united states which makes it much more affordable for nike to build factories and hire workers.
Before reading about the marketing and production schemes of nike, i never really thought nothing of it. I believe its all business, why pay people in america who would want more money rather then paying people from another country less. These are great jobs for people of other countries because they are getting paid better than normal jobs like farming or even a doctor!!
If someone chooses to work in a factory rather than being a doctor then there is obviously nothing wrong with that job. Even working in a farm is something of the past, the people of Vietnam would rather be in a air conditioned factory. Nobody wants to go to school for maybe six more years when they could get paid more making sneakers.

I agree in your position. It is cheaper to manufacture goods in a different country like China, Vietnam, or Taiwan. In a way there is a reverse affect going on in the US. I am talking of course about the illegal immigrants issue between the US and Mexico. If they start working in a Burger King and take their earnings back they’ll get a better wage and they’ll get more through the exchange rate.
By: johnbutjack on February 4, 2008
at 1:43 am
my response was real similar….i think business in the end is what determines everything in our world whether directly or indirectly and you can’t blame them. Good response
-TIK
-tikiitorch89
By: tikiitorch89 on February 4, 2008
at 6:45 am
Very interesting response Nelvie. This is a very complex issue that we will continue to examine over the course of the semester. Thanks!
By: oneworldcommunity on February 12, 2008
at 8:12 pm