Answer to Question #262239 in Management for Nikhil

Question

Use various South Pacific as well as international examples to discuss how multinational companies and/or international marketers can improve their relationships with the host country governments while lessening political vulnerability.

Answer 1

Multi national companies are believed to be highly beneficial for developing countries in terms of bringing employment opportunities and new technologies that spillover to domestic firms. Furthermore, MNCs often benefit from government subsidies, which could in future be linked to investment in local firms.