Multinational Corporations Had Which of the Following Impacts on Third

question 14

Multiple Choice

Multinational corporations had which of the following impacts on Third World countries?

• A) They removed raw materials, and then left the local government to clean up the mess.
• B) They provided important technical knowledge that Third World countries could use to build their industrial bases.
• C) They expanded countries' agricultural and manufacturing sectors, but impeded the growth of local firms.
• D) They allowed Third World countries to free themselves from dependence on the institutions of international capitalism.

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Definitions:

Amortization

The act of gently reducing the initial value of an intangible asset over the time it benefits the entity.

Goodwill Impairment

An accounting process where the recorded value of goodwill is adjusted downward if it exceeds the fair value.

Qualitative Assessment

An evaluation process that focuses on non-quantifiable factors such as quality of management or brand reputation.

Quantitative Assessment

The evaluation or measurement of something based on quantity or numbers rather than subjective characteristics.