What is the TNC
Apple
What is the definition of a TNC
A business that operates in multiple counties. With a ‘home’ country
Advantages for host countries
Job creation
Boosts economy
Improves infrastructure
Disadvantages for host countries
Low wages
Economic leakage
Poor working conditions
Enviromental damage
Advantages for home country
Huge profits
Global influence
Cheaper to manufacture goods
What’s Apples annual profit?
$60 billion
How many employees do Apple have?
25,000
Where is their primary manufacture country and home
Home- California
Manufacture- China, Foxxcon