Week 3: Part 2; The evolution of MNEs (lecture) Flashcards
In 1599, what percentage of profit did the ships make from the Spice Islands?
a) 100%
b) 200%
c) 300%
d) 400%
D
After the conflict between the VOC and the Bandanese, how many of the original population remain?
A) 15000
B) Between 10000 and 12000
C) Between 1000 and 2000
D) None, the VOC took full control of the nutmeg industry
C
At the end of the VOC, what did they NOT suffer from?
a) Local conflict
b) Internal corruption
c) Divisions in the Dutch EIC
d) Conflicts with the British East India Company
D
What were the Virginia Company and the Hudson’s Bay Company?
a) Private corporations with no control from the government
b) Public corporations, fully controlled by the government
c) Private joint stock companies, which could be controlled by the government
d) Companies established fundamentally on trade
C
When did Anglo-Swiss and Nestle combine?
a) 1900
b) After WWII
c) After WWI
d) 1905
D
What is the combined market capitalization of all publicly listed Tata companies?
a] 100B USD
b] 400B USD
c] 50B USD
d] 500B USD
B
Who was the VOC created by?
a] The government of Dutch Republic
b] British Settlers
c] The Indian government
d] The Bandas
A
What did Nestle sell when they first began?
a] Condensed Milk
b] Chocolate Milk
c] Baby formula
d] Diapers
C
How did Nestle begin to internationally expand in the 1960s?
a] Through partnerships
b] Aquisitions and product development
c] Investors believed that Nestle was very innovative
d]The government helped expand their stores across the world
B
What was considered as a controversy in regards to Nestle?
a] They were found to be selling baby formula in Africa as a replacement, rather than a supplement to breastfeeding
b] Poor water supply and incorrect usage led to a large number of infant deaths
c] Company’s status as an MNE made it difficult for local governments to regulate and only a global boycott campaign forced some change
d] All of the above
D
What the name of one of the oldest MNEs originating from India?
a] Tata
b] Spices and Co
c] The VOC
d] None of the above
A
