apple TNC

Question 1

where is the headquarters located?

Answer 1

California

tertiary + quaternary industry

Question 2

how many employees?

Answer 2

166,000

Question 3

how many countries does it have stores in?

Answer 3

25+

Question 4

what is the target market?

Answer 4

HICs (18-45 year olds)

Question 5

where does Apple make their products?

Answer 5

1. China
2. ireland

primary + secondary industry

Question 6

why is Silicon Valley (cali) an example of agglomeration?

Answer 6

tech companies locate together

Question 7

give 3 positive impacts of apple in america

Answer 7

1. creates millions of jobs
2. contributes billions in tax
3. encourages economic investment

Question 8

give 3 positive benefits of operating in China and Ireland

Answer 8

1. substantial job creation (6,000 in cork)
2. turbocharging economic development
3. encourages FDI

Question 9

give 2 negative impacts of apple in america

Answer 9

1. anti-competitive practices
2. reliance on overseas manufacturers (domestic job loss)

Question 10

give 3 negative impacts of apple operating in China and Ireland

Answer 10

1. environmental concerns
2. challemges chinas govt censorship
3. labour right issues in china