How have changes in business and technology increased interdependence Flashcards
1
Q
What are the factors that attract TNCs to a country?
A
- Cheaper raw materials
- Wages
- Relaxed environment laws
- Good transport links
- Access to markets
2
Q
What are TNCs?
A
Are Transnational Companies
3
Q
Give an example of TNCs?
A
McDonald’s - 30,000 restaurants on 119 countries
4
Q
Where do McDonald’s have headquarters?
A
MEDCs - USA, UK
5
Q
Where do McDonald’s have local branches?
A
Poor Countries - China
6
Q
What does Globalisation?
A
This is when human activities table place on a worldwide scale.
7
Q
What does Interdependence?
A
This is when countries are linked together so that they are dependent on each.
8
Q
What was the term Globalisation first used?
A
1950s
9
Q
How has Globalisation developed?
A
- Improvements in Technology
- Improvements in Transport
- Growth of TNCs
- Greater Political Cooperation
10
Q
How many sales do Apple have?
A
44% in USA
11
Q
Why do apple have 2 major manufacturing sites in China?
A
- Cheaper wages
- Not so many rules
12
Q
Why is Apple a bad company?
A
- 70 hours a work week
- Breached employment laws
13
Q
Why is Apple a good company?
A
- 400,000 workers
- Have access to apple products
- Facilities on site
