Impact of MNCs on the Local Economy (Edexcel A-Level Business): Flashcards

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Impact of MNCs on the Local Economy
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MNC meaning

Multinational company operating in multiple countries

Jobs created by Tenneco-Walker in South Wales (2014)

220 local jobs

Key employment benefits MNCs offer

Full-time work, training, regular income, career progression

Effect of MNCs on local wage levels

Drive up wages through increased competition for workers

Human capital definition

Skills, knowledge and capabilities of the workforce

Multiplier effect of MNC employment

Workers spend wages locally, benefiting retail & services

How MNCs disrupt local labour markets

Attract workers away by offering superior wages/conditions

Infrastructure meaning

Basic physical systems: roads, utilities, public services

How MNCs contribute to local government revenue

Through business rates and similar payments

Panasonic Vietnam factory employees (2014)

670 people

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