TNCs APPLE

Question 1

How do TNCs impact trade

Answer 1

• Accounted for 80% of all trade in 2013

- TNCs are driving force behind globalisation and can have political influence

Question 2

How does apple operate in developed world

Answer 2

• headquarters in California

- European head quarters in Cork

Question 3

Where is apple production based and why

Answer 3

-Apple production is in China in Foxconn factory, due to large cheap and skilled workforce

Question 4

What are the working cons in Foxconn like

Answer 4

• bad working conditions- 200,000 workers regularly worked 60hour weeks
• 50 workers poisoned due to poor ventilation with chemicals
• 14 suicides in 2010

Question 5

Environmental impact of Apple in China

Answer 5

• Discharged chemicals into local water supply threatening health
• Use of toxic Chemicals

Question 6

Impact of apple in Ireland

Answer 6

• 4,000 people employed
• Attracted other high tech firms to the area
• Attracted a highly skilled workforce to the area, some foreign nationals meaning locals are out of job