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Discussion - McDonald's: Russia Watchdog Widens Probe into Food Chain

Purpose

This activity will provide an understanding of the principles of global supply chain management, (Course Objective # 6), as well as the Global R&D that takes place for any MNC to enter a foreign country and the penalties and peculiarities (Course Objective # 9) of each country, and finally the role politics take in the operation of a MNC (Course Objective # 3).

Directions

Choose one of the Discussion Questions below and answer it in your initial post, in full paragraph form, using at least two outside sources (always note your sources):

1. Consider Russia's actions against McDonald's.  Do you believe that Russia's move against McDonald's is politically motivated or do you think that McDonald's has actually violated sanitary policies?  In your opinion, does McDonald's position as a symbol of Western ideals invite the attack?  Could the company have done anything to prevent it?
2. Discuss the implications of the closures for McDonald's. What do accusations such as these mean for a business like McDonald's?  What do they mean for employees and suppliers?  What do the closures mean for customers?
3. Since the breakup of the USSR, Russia has moved toward a more democratic system with more open markets.  In your opinion, does current Russian president Vladimir Putin have a different approach in mind?  Do think Russia will continue its course under Putin, or go in a different direction?  What does this mean for trade and foreign investment?

Support your choices with your reasoning and references.