000			01035nam a2200133Ia 4500
080			_a12.01.01 B283
100			_aBartels, Frank L.
245			_aMultinational enterprises' foreign direct investment location decisions within the global factory
260			_bUNIDO _aViennaAT _c2009
300			_aiii, 139 p.
520			_aExplains the concept of the global factory. Examines the meaning of globalisation and shows that the varied pace of globalisation across a range of markets provides the context for the emergence and dominance of the global factory. Examines the difficulties of the least developed countries (LDCs) in participating in the spread of global factories. Analyses the severe obstacles confronting emerging countries in building global networks and in extending their participation beyond the role of contract manufacturing. Examines the ability of the currently dominant global factories (largely from developed countries) to maintain thier global competitiveness.
583			_c6/28/11 _kEVELYND
942			_cM _mB283
999			_c34869 _d34869