Explain how MNC’s rely on R&D’s to achieve their strategy (Eg- Achieving local competitive advantage, Innovation hubs, MNC’s from developing countries setting R&D’s in developed countries to catch up, Networking to develop best product etc). Based on strategy MNC’s will decide the R&D location in the world. Explain geographical, structural and control issues do multination need to consider in managing global R&D’s.
*Explain using theoretical concepts and give lot of examples.
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2): What impact may the current “trade wars” between China and the USA have on international businesses. Discuss this answer from the perspective of MNEs from both developed economies and emerging economies. Provide examples to illustrate your answer.
Note :What professor is expecting from this paper: *Start from historic perspective- trade war origin and why it emerged?
*How MNE’s from developing countries are trying to catch up with MNE’s in Developed countries.
*What are the real aspects that impact MNE’s functioning, growth and profits due to trade war (Eg- Effects on MNE’s global supply, where MNE’s should locate etc).
*Role of governments that impact MNE’s operating within China & USA and also MNE’s located in other countries