The Role of Companies in Global Trade
Geography · JC 1 · Global Economy and the Network of Trade · Semester 1

The Role of Companies in Global Trade

Introduces the concept of multinational companies (MNCs) and their role in producing and selling goods across different countries, with simple examples.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesMOE: Globalisation - Secondary 2MOE: Economic Activities - Secondary 2

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Introduces the concept of multinational companies (MNCs) and their role in producing and selling goods across different countries, with simple examples.

Key Questions

  1. What is a multinational company?
  2. How do MNCs operate in different countries?
  3. What are some famous MNCs that operate in Singapore?

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