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Developing countries are often very vulnerable to exploitation by multi-national corporations. They support industrialization but lack of infrastructure is a major limiting factor. Further, without suitable laws and regulations, developing nations are ill prepared for such endeavours. In their efforts to attract business, these nations often overlook the health and safety violations by the corporations doing business within their borders. Drawn by low-cost labour, new markets, and lower operation costs, corporations have little incentive to address environmental and human risks once they are entrenched. In this situation there is imminent threat of disaster. Discuss some feasible strategies to balance economic development and safety and security of people at large in developing countries with special emphasis on India. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment-

  • In the introduction briefly discuss the case study.
  • In the body discuss the character of MNCs first with specific examples showing their disregard for human welfare. Then discuss various mechanisms at national and global level to address the deficiencies in policies and institutions.
  • Conclude with the way forward.

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2 responses to “Developing countries are often very vulnerable to exploitation by multi-national corporations. They support industrialization but lack of infrastructure is a major limiting factor. Further, without suitable laws and regulations, developing nations are ill prepared for such endeavours. In their efforts to attract business, these nations often overlook the health and safety violations by the corporations doing business within their borders. Drawn by low-cost labour, new markets, and lower operation costs, corporations have little incentive to address environmental and human risks once they are entrenched. In this situation there is imminent threat of disaster. Discuss some feasible strategies to balance economic development and safety and security of people at large in developing countries with special emphasis on India. 10 marks”

  1. nikhil bhamidipati Avatar
    nikhil bhamidipati

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Nikhil
      Scan your answer in proper light.
      Your answer looks monotonous, like an essay, work on presentation.
      Give proper headings and subheadings .
      Underline important stuff.
      If possible, write the ethical issues involved with the help of a flow chart.
      Content is good but really need to work on presentation to fetch better marks.
      Avoid using unnecessary capital alphabets in between of a sentence.
      Keep working hard.