Taming the new multinational beast. (Asian multinational corporations)(Editorial)

From: Multinational Monitor | Date: September 1, 1997| Author: | Copyright information

Multinational companies form the Third-World countries have noticeably grown more aggressive over the years. Aside from prospering in their home countries as a result of state subsidies, repressed labor, discount resource concessions, protection from foreign challengers and corrupt government officials, these companies' entrepreneurial skills is said to be a result of the continuing emergence of economic protectionism.

The hydra-headed multinational corporate monster has sprouted a new head. It is the head of the Third World-based multinational corporation.

This new breed of the beast ...

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