Article Summary
This article is an assessment of how the host governments’ policies can affect the operations of transnational companies especially when within the territories of the governments. The article discusses how transnational companies can predict the political weather in the host country so as to ensure that there is achievement of the companies’ objectives (Golea, 2009).
Strength
The strength of the article is the manner it describes how transnational companies can engage in activities that attract the public interest which would then put them on the right side with the politicians of the country. It analyses how cooperation between the companies and the political leadership of the country can result in a favorable environment for business activities to be carried out efficiently.
Weakness
The article however fails to appreciate the risks that exist when transnational companies overindulge in politics of host countries. This can easily result in a revolt by the public against companies suspected to have corrupted the countries’ politicians. The article fails to realize the real impact the people of a given nation can have on a business that relies solely on the power and influence of the politicians.
Conclusion
In general the article is a succinct and informative piece of work useful in understanding the different political systems present in different countries of the world. The approaches suggested are practicable.