“The multinational corporations reveal the power of size and the danger of leaving them uncontrolled.” Critically discuss.

Governance, Regulation and Compliance  Word limit: 3,500 words (excluding footnotes and bibliography) Answer ONE of the following questions: Any coursework or examined submission for assessment where plagiarism, collusion or any form of cheating is suspected will be dealt with according to the University processes which are detailed in Senate Regulation 6. You can access information about plagiarism here. The University regulations on plagiarism apply to published as well as unpublished work, collusion and the plagiarism of the work of other students. Please ensure that you fully understand what constitutes plagiarism before you submit your work. ______________________________________________________________ Question 1. “The multinational corporations reveal the power of size and the danger of leaving them uncontrolled.” Critically discuss. (Stephen Hymer, ‘The Efficiency Contradictions of Multinational Corporations’ (1970) 60 The American Economic Review 2). Page 2 of 2 OR Question 2. ‘A clear regulatory framework on whistleblower protection is necessary for the creation of a strong anti-corruption mechanism. More reporting will bring more transparency, as long as action is taken for the protection of whistleblowers against retaliation, blacklisting and victimisation. As a society, we cannot afford to maintain a culture of silence that allows misconduct and fraud to thrive’. Critically discuss how companies can actively encourage and motivate potential whistleblowers to step up and share their concerns instead of staying silent.