Multinational corporations have existed since the beginning of overseas trade. They have remained a part of the business scene throughout history‚ entering their modern form in the 17th and 18th centuries with the creation of large‚ European-based monopolistic concerns such as the British East India Company during the age of colonization. Multinational concerns were viewed at that time as agents of civilization and played a pivotal role in the commercial and industrial development of Asia‚ South
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B Corporations Benefit Corporations‚ also known as B corps‚ are a new way to do business in a socially responsible way. Curtis Lum’s article‚ “Legislation would allow for creation of ‘B corps’” published on March 18‚ 2011 in the Pacific Business News‚ talks about the ongoing legislative battle to legally recognize B corps in Hawai’i. An additional article from the PBN‚ published the same day by John Webster‚ “Social responsibility is beginning to take root‚” provides further background to Lum’s
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Work/Life Balance – Challenges and Solutions: In a society filled with conflicting responsibilities and commitments‚ work/life balance has become a predominant issue in the workplace. Three major factors contribute to the interest in‚ and the importance of‚ serious consideration of work/life balance: 1) global competition; 2) renewed interest in personal lives/family values; and 3) an aging workforce. Research suggests that forward-thinking human resource professionals seeking innovative ways to
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Consider the following simplified financial statements for the Phillips Corporation (assuming no income taxes): | Income Statement | Balance Sheet | Sales | $17‚000 | Assets | $13‚127 | Debt | $7‚541 | Costs | 11‚730 | | | Equity | 5‚586 | Net income | ------------------------------------------------- $5‚270 | Total | ------------------------------------------------- $13‚127 | Total | ------------------------------------------------- $13‚127
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About Intel Corporation: Intel Corporation is the biggest semiconductor and manufacturer in the world and changes the global marketplace radically. The Intel Corporation was founded and incorporated by Moore and Robert Noyce on 1968. The first PC (personal computer) were developed though the innovation of Intel Microprocessors. Being the pioneer of the microprocessor market had its advantages. The microprocessor market was a relatively new one‚ and barriers to market entry helped Intel become a
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Area: Business Permit and Licensing Office Size/Dimension of Area: 181.5 sQm. Location: Municipal City Hall of Bacoor‚ Cavite City (Ground Floor) Area Description: As the name implies‚ this is a place where in Business permits and licenses are dutifully processed. It is located at the ground floor level of the Municipal Hall because it is one of the most visited – therefore‚ one of the busiest – offices in the building‚ hence‚ it was strategically placed on the Ground floor for easy access
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Test Paper Chemistry Section 1 : Multiple choice‚ circle the best choice A‚ B‚ C‚ or D in each questions. Each Question Carries 1 mark 1. Which of the following processes do water molecules gain heat? A. Melted ice cream freezing when put in to refrigerator B. Water droplets forming on outside of a cold can of soda C. Icecube melting when left outside D. Water droplets forming on a window on a cold day 2. Which of the following properties should a sponge have to carry out its functions
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Whirlpool Corporation’s Global Strategy We want to be able to take the best capabilities we have and leverage them in all our companies worldwide. David Whitman‚ Whirlpool CEO‚ 1994 Quoted in the Harvard Business Review In 1989‚ Whirlpool Corporation (Whirlpool) embarked on an ambitious global expansion with the objective of becoming the world market leader in home appliances. Beginning with the purchase of a majority stake in an appliance company owned by Philips‚ the Dutch electronics firm
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Question 1: As Multinational Corporations (MNCs) have become a growing force in world trade they have attracted supporters and critics. Briefly discuss the arguments put forward by both sides. Explain how the WTO Organisation assists in managing world trade. Advantages and disadvantages of MNC’s: Advantages: • MNC’s impact on host country: • Capital Formation (money which comes into the country) • Technology transfer • Regional and sectoral development • Internal Competition and Entrepreneurship
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Case 06-65 The Minnetonka Corporation The Minnetonka Corporation‚ which produces and sells to wholesalers a highly successful line of water skis‚ has decided to diversify to stabilize sales throughout the year. The company is considering the production of cross-country skis. After considerable research‚ the cross-country ski line has been developed. Because of the conservative nature of the company management‚ however‚ Minnetonka’s president has decided to introduce only one type of the new
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