Trans-National Corporations (TNCs)

Question 1

What are TNCs?

Answer 1

companies that operate in more than one country. Some are very large, with huge budgets and powerful political influence

Question 2

Give an example of how TNCs treat their employees?

Answer 2

Namdeb Diamond Corporation runs an HIV/AIDS awareness programme in Namibi and provides its HIV-positive employees with drug treatment.

Question 3

Give an example of how TNCs market products

Answer 3

There are concerns that aiming fast-food advertising at children may contribute to long-term unhealthy eating choices and obesity

Question 4

Give an example of how TNCs sell products

Answer 4

Many African countries have to rely on the generosity of overseas governments and pharmaceutical companies to subside drug because they can’t afford them

Question 5

Give an example of how TNCs research and develop

Answer 5

Kraft foods are developing a new food that kills intestinal worms. It’s aimed at rural Africa, Asia and South America, where intestinal worms are a big problem