Martin Enterprises, an MNE with Operations in India, Japan, and Taiwan

question 27

Multiple Choice

Martin Enterprises, an MNE with operations in India, Japan, and Taiwan, has decided to delegate an increasing amount of responsibility to the managers of its local subsidiaries. Which of the following will most likely be enhanced as a result?

• A) multinational flexibility
• B) economies of scale
• C) location efficiencies
• D) economies of scope

Analyze the effects of political ideology on labor relations, such as Stalinist unionism in the Soviet Union and its outcomes.

Examine the limitations of collective bargaining in countries with governmental control over unions, such as Malaysia and Mexico.

Understand the concept of enterprise unionism in Japan and its characteristics.

Explore the shifts in labor unions' philosophies towards more militant and activist roles in societies, as seen in Canada.

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Definitions:

Free-Rider Problem

The free-rider problem occurs when individuals consume a good without paying for it or underpay, benefiting from others' contribution, typically seen in the provision of public goods.

Air Pollution

The presence of harmful or excessive quantities of substances including gases, particulates, and biological molecules in the Earth's atmosphere, causing diseases and environmental damage.

Collective Action Problem

A situation where individuals in a group have incentives not to participate in an action that would benefit all members of the group.

Property Rights

Legal rights to possess, use, and dispose of assets or resources, which are crucial for efficient market operations and investment decisions.