QUESTION

1.You are an analyst in the Industry Department of the government of a developing nation (for this assignment, the particular country is not important). Like many developing nations, the majority of your workforce is unskilled to semi-skilled, and your country is trying to develop an industrial base which will provide jobs and help raise the standard of living of the population. However, your government is wary of letting foreign companies set up operations in your country that might harm, or treat unfairly, the county, its people or its resources. A number of companies have recently petitioned your government for permission to set up operations in your country (see list of companies provided). You have been asked by the Minister of Industry to analyse your choice of any one of the companies on the list provided.

2.The Minister is a very busy person so it is important that the report be written in a clear and concise manner. It will be judged on the factual information it contains, the clarity of your argument and the depth of your analysis. Please note that you should not try to gather data that supports only one side or the other of whether or not to give the company permission to proceed. Rather, you should gather all the pertinent data and let your analysis guide you to the best recommendation.

                                                         SAMPLE SOLUTION

Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) is a company which concentrates in the production, storage and distribution of Agricultural products used for animal feeds. The company’s products are environmentally friendly and are thus alternatives to the traditional chemicals. The company’s main products are corn wheat and soy, which are largely used in the United States. The company is thus significant to food and beverages businesses and farmers. Besides being America’s greatest supplier, ADM Company has also gained International market share in South Africa, Canada, Chile, China and Thailand. ADM Company is indeed a stable and profitable company due to its performance and success in the Agricultural industry. Allowing ADM to do business in our country will boost our nation’s economy which will enable us to gain a competitive advantage in the global market. Moreover, the company’s products are environmentally friendly and are more likely to restore our degrading environment. I, therefore, recommend the company to do business in our country for the better of our economy and environment.

Company Description

ADM Company is an Agricultural based company which sells Agricultural products across the globe. The company has provided employment for over 32,000 persons in more than 160 countries. The company has a global value chain of approximately 500 procurement sites, 250 manufacturing sites, 38 innovation sites and an extensive transportation network to distribute its products across the globe (ADM, 2017). ADM is thus a major company across Asia, Africa, America and Europe continents. Other than providing employment, the company engages in other social responsibility services such as creating investment programs as well as AM cares for a better community. Precisely, corporate social responsibility is the nature of the ADM which has enhanced its performance in many countries across the globe. The company further acknowledges the importance of quality products for customer satisfaction. The company, therefore, engages in training and development programs to enhance the employees’ technical and leadership skills for the sustainability of the enterprise.