Children In The Workplace

CHILD LABOR IN CHINA

Samsung, one of the most well
known creators of electronics
in the world, is not living up to
the companys social
responsibility to fight against
child labor in the foreign
country of China.
(Barboza,2014)
As a leading producer for smartphones,
Samsung has the social responsibility to keep
tabs on production in foreign places.
Corporate social responsibility deals with
creating wealth but doing so in ways that keep
the employees and working environment
within safe limits.
Child labor in China is not representing
living and working together for a common
good (Steiner and Steiner, 2012)
Samsung prevention of child labor in China:
Valid Employment Paperwork (labor contracts)
Better use of facial recognition system
Improved connections with temp. agencies
In-depth inspections of facilities

Interview With Child Factory Workers
Dongguan, China in 2014 (Barboza, 2014)
False papers to work illegally at factory
We also worked at factory last summer
-making christmas ornaments- blisters on hands
Fake ID Cards
Temporary Workers

More strict employment regulations
Strict working hours including overtime
Increase recognition systems
Closer view on safety of employees

Samsung Audits!
Weakness in supply chain
2014 Samsung Report
o Audited facilities in China due to failure to comply
with permitted overtime of 36 hours in a month
If verified 3 girls from interview working in factory
o more strict audits
o stricter use of facial recognition
government issued ID with recognition

Zero Tolerance for Child Labor(Lee, 2014)
Audits
Own Investigations
Suspension of Transactions
Decreased production
Joint investigations
Thesis+
Samsung has implemented numerous methods
to decrease and gain control of the child labor
problem occurring in the China facilities.
Zero Tolerance


Other Companies Experiencing Child Labor Issues
Nike
Apple
Nestle
FIFA

Works Cited
Barboza, David. "Despite a Pledge by Samsung, Child Labor Proves Resilient." The New York Times. The New York Times, 10
July 2014. Web. 28 Sept. 2014.

BBC News. "Samsung Finds China 'child Labour'" BBC News. BBC, 14 July 2014. Web. 28 Sept. 2014.

Lee, Se Young. "Samsung Halts Business with Supplier in China on Child Labor Concern." Reuters. Thomson Reuters, 14 July
2014. Web. 28 Sept. 2014.

Steiner, John F., and George Albert Steiner. "Chapter 5." Business, Government, and Society: A Managerial Perspective: Text
and Cases. 13th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill Irwin, 2012. 121-56. Print.