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In a short essay, choose one MNE and describe some of its socially responsible activities.
 
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Appropriability theory refers to ________.
 
  A) denying rivals access to competitive resources such as management know-how
  B) categorizing the appropriateness of a firm's foreign investments in terms of host country objectives
  C) explaining an investing firm's choice of partner in a joint venture
  D) predicting the general pattern of direct investment locations


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Answer to Question 1

Unilever is an example of an MNE that is especially socially responsible in its international activities. In Bangladesh, where there are relatively few doctors, Unilever funds a hospital that offers free medical care to the needy. In Ghana, the company teaches palm oil producers to reuse plant waste while providing drinkable water to deprived communities. In India, Unilever provides small loans to help women in remote villages start small-scale enterprises. In all the countries where it operates, Unilever discloses how much carbon dioxide and hazardous waste it produces.

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