case study

Read Case Study 1 – Apple Goes Global

You can find this located at the end of chapter 1 of your text book. After reading the case, respond to the following questions:

1-15. What are the pros and cons for local and overseas labor forces of Apple’s going global? What are the potential political implications for country relationships?

1-16. Do you think Apple is justified in drawing the ­observations and conclusions expressed in the case? Why or why not? Do you think it is good or harmful to the company that its executives have voiced these opinions?

1-17. How could managers use increased worker flexibility and diligence to increase the competitiveness of their manufacturing sites? What would you recommend?

Note: Your answers must be typed into a Word document and uploaded to this assignment.  Min of 400 words for the assignment.