Year 11 - Geography
TNCs in Indonesia
Indonesia: case study of a Newly Emerging Economy
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Unit Summary
This unit teaches pupils about Indonesia, a case study of an emerging country/NEE. Pupils learn about the location and importance of Indonesia at different scales and the economic and social characteristics of the country. Pupils will also learn about industrial developments, population and aid.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to describe the role of TNCs in Indonesia's development and some of the advantages and disadvantages they bring to the country.
Key Notes
- TNCs have boosted economic growth in Indonesia.
- TNCs can bring advantages to Indonesia.
- TNCs can bring disadvantages to Indonesia.
Vocabulary To Learn
- transnational corporations: TNCS are large companies that operate in several countries; they often have headquarters in one country and factories or offices in others
- foreign direct investment: (FDI) foreign countries and companies invest in businesses or industries in another country, often by setting up or buying local companies
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- TNCs have helped Indonesia to develop its own vehicle manufacturing companies.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.
TNCs have boosted economic growth in Indonesia. TNCs can bring advantages to Indonesia.
2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'transnational corporations'
TNCS are large companies that operate in several countries; they often have headquarters in one country and factories or offices in others.
3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.
Mistake: TNCs have helped Indonesia to develop its own vehicle manufacturing companies. Correction: While TNCs have been important in developing vehicle manufacturing in Indonesia, the vehicles they make are not Indonesian brands and the profits from selling them in Indonesia or in export markets go to the TNCs and not to Indonesian companies.
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