spatial organisation of tncs Flashcards
1
Q
where are the tnc headquarters usually?
A
high income countries . HQ is responsible for the big decisions, such as investments, meetings with global organisations
2
Q
where are the headquarters for the fortune 500’s largest companies?
A
USA, Europe, Japan, as well as many in the emerging economy of China
3
Q
what is research and development for?
A
the facilities in which customer research, software
developing, plans for manufacture etc. is carried out
4
Q
where are manufacturing and production facilities mainly concentrated?
A
LICs
Lower costs for labour, lower material costs, and lower taxes/tariffs all contribute to the global shift in manufacturing
