all the basic systems in a country, such as transport and power supply

the new country which the TNC has set up a new factory, office or shop in

the level of necessities and comforts of daily life that is available to and affordable by a person

More people have jobs so have more money to spend, giving other businesses more money so they expand and employ more workers

TNCs: Advantages and disadvantages

Geography

This unit introduces pupils to the concept of globalisation and develops their understanding of how people and places are connected through economics and culture. Pupils will evaluate how the benefits and challenges brought by globalisation differs over global space.

Globalisation: Is the world shrinking?

What is one of the advantages of TNCs in LICs?

Exploitation of workers and environmental damage

Which of the following is a disadvantage of TNCs?

The level of necessities and comforts of daily life available to a person

The general well-being of individuals and societies

Individuals lack financial resources and access to basic services

How could a TNC setting up a new factory improve living standards?

A company that operates only within one country

A company that operates in multiple countries around the world

What is a transnational corporation (TNC)?

Which of the following is an example of a transnational corporation?

The shipping routes between Asia and Europe

Which of these is an example of a global transport route?

Which of the following is an effect of globalisation?

Starter Quiz