DYNAMICS OF STATE INTERACTION AND MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS IN GLOBALIZATION ERA (4 Credits)

Learning outcomes:

This course offers analyses on the complex relationships between states and MNC that create a tripartite model, ie., MNC-host country, MNC-home country, and host vis a vis home country. Their dynamics interactions are interesting to scrutiny because each actor has different objectives. They also share mutual interests sometimes. Hence, by the end of this course, students shall understand this dynamic yet complex relationship between MNC and states, both host and home, underpinned by lively discussions on case studies in developed and developing countries involving strategic industrial sectors such as oil and gas and manufacture.

Topics:

This course is designed to address key questions such as the bargaining power a state has towards MNCs and factors that determine state’s bargaining power which lead to cooperation and conflict relations. It further identifies the essence of state, the essence of market, state and market interests, strategic industries, and the type and nature of relationship between state and multinational company.