325-217 Multinationals and Globalisation

325-101 Management

This subject studies the role of multinationals as agents in the process of globalisation. It identifies the world's leading multinationals, their industry-base and home countries. Contemporary debates about the impact of multinationals are explored from the perspectives of those who argue that their actions promote development and prosperity through the transfer of capital and technology and in promoting trade flows. The subject also examines arguments that often harm the interests of sovereign nations and particularly the world's poor. The subject concludes with an examination of the dialogue between multinationals and the supranational institutions promoting freer trade like the WTO, World Bank and the IMF and their critics, particularly NGOs.

A 2-hour end-of-semester examination (60%) and written assignment(s) totalling not more than 4000 words (40%).

To be advised.