Apple TNC Case Study Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the HQ?
A
Cupertino, California
2
Q
Where is Research & Development?
A
Silicon Valley, California
3
Q
Where is Production?
A
Shenzhen, China
4
Q
Where are Sales?
A
Based in Cork, Ireland
5
Q
Define Agglomeration
A
Companies with similar purpose locate close to benefit shared ideas.
6
Q
Why is production located in China?
A
- Large source of highly skilled but low paid workers
- Location of first and successful SEZ
- Low land costs
7
Q
What is a Special Economic Zone?
A
SEZ: an area in which the business and trade laws are different from the rest of the country
8
Q
Positive impacts on Ireland
A
- 4000 direct jobs
- 2500 indirect jobs
- Reputation
9
Q
Negative impacts on Ireland
A
- Few skilled jobs for workers
- Tax avoidance
10
Q
Positive impacts on China
A
- Tier 1/2: 40% more than the average wage
11
Q
Negative impacts on China
A
- 2009-10 14 suicides
- sweatshops > student labour
