Team up in groups of 5 people and choose a famous multinational that you are interested in knowing better. And choose a foreign country where the company operates. Presentations ready by next week 1st class hour. Post them on this week Moodle’s forum section.
1. Identify if the multinational receives any support or special treatment from the local or foreign government: export subsidy, VAT reductions, other tax reductions, labor conditions, environmental standards, etc.
2. Are there records of the company lobbying the local or foreign government in any way? Any bribery involved?
3. How many jobs have been created by the company in the foreign country since it has been established there? What are the jobs main conditions? Did they hire any local politician?
4. How has the company related with the natural resources of the foreign country? Are there records of any environmental issues?
5. Has the company invested in developing the foreign country’s infrastructure, educational system or health system?