2. Australia Background
• The smallest continent
• 6th largest country
• 3 million square miles
• Over 20 million population
• One of most developed countries
3. MNC Information
• Began in Chicago
• Has offices in 7 countries
• Saw increased demand for financial services
• Set up an operation in Australia’s capitol
Canberra
4. Current Issues
• Economic & Financial 35%
• Immigration & Human Rights 28%
• Interest Rates 11%
• Environment 11%
• Unemployment 6%
• Cost of Living 3%
• Disprove Carbon Tax 3%
• Terrorism 1%
5. Business Climate
• Strong Flexiby Economy- 13th largest 2009
• Economy - 18 straight years of growth
• 2nd most resilient economy in world – 2010
• GDP averaged 3.4% per anum for last 18 years
• 4th for governement efficiency out of 58
• 5th for business efficiency
• 5th for overall competitiveness
7. Benefits from Other Organizational
Arrangements
• Joint Ventures – Yes
• Keiretsu – No
• Electronic Networks - Yes
8. What type of operation?
• Centralized?
• Decentralized?
• Answer: CENTRALIZED
Notas del editor
In 2012 Australians believe the most important problems facing Australia and the World are Economic and Financial issues according to the latest Roy Morgan Research conducted on the nights of January 17/18, 2012.http://www.roymorgan.com/news/polls/2012/4738/