4.4.3 Controlling MNCs Flashcards
1
Q
Political Influence
A
Governments can apply pressure to MNCs to change their behaviour
2
Q
Advantages of Political Influence
A
- Allows officials to challenge how MNCs contribute to the environment
3
Q
Disadvantages of Political Influence
A
- Easy for MNCs to move to friendlier countries if they feel the way the government treats them is unfavourable
4
Q
Legal Control
A
Countries may introduce laws which forces MNCs to change their behaviour
5
Q
Advantages of Legal Control
A
- Can be used to make domestic firms more competitive so they can rival MNCs
6
Q
Disadvantages of Legal Control
A
- Laws may be difficult to enforce
- MNCs can move to countries with less rules and regulations
7
Q
Pressure Groups
A
Formed by individuals to attempt to change the behaviour of MNCs
8
Q
Advantages of Pressure Groups
A
- Raises issues that may have otherwise not been brought to politicians attention
9
Q
Disadvantages of Pressure Groups
A
- Some pressure groups involve themselves in criminal activity such as vandalism
10
Q
Social Media
A
Social media can boycott MNCs until they change their practices
