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1
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How do they outsource

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That’s It Sportswear in Bangladesh where labour costs are cheaper

2
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How do they offshore

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Move clothing production overseas to take advantage of lower costs and weaker regulations (e.g. child labour)

3
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What is globalisation

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Adapting products and services to appeal to customers due to variations in taste, religion, culture

4
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How does Abercrombie globalise

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No topless models to advertise clothing increasing appeal

5
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They joined with what business and why

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Masjid Al Futtaim Fashion - already established with reputation, increases consumer base, help know consumer tastes

6
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Describe some roles of TNCs in globalisation

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Relocation and outsourcing (A/S)
Glocalisation to build consumer bases in several countries
Global production networks ^^ moves elite workers
Exploit previously isolated areas for resources