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Review the company overviews of Coca-Cola and Anglo American on their corporate websites. Discuss the concept of complementarity within the context of the operations of the two MNEs Coca-Cola and Anglo American. What equipment, components, and/or complementary products are needed in host countries as a result of their foreign operations that may stimulate foreign trade in both the short and the long run?

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This solution reviews the company overviews of Coca-Cola and Anglo American on their corporate websites. It discusses the concept of complementarity within the context of the operations of the two MNEs Coca-Cola and Anglo American. It outlines the equipment, components, and/or complementary products that are needed in host countries as a result of their foreign operations that may stimulate foreign trade in both the short and the long run. APA references are included.

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AngloAmerican is "the world's leader in platinum and diamonds, as well as being a leading producer of coal. We are a major producer of copper and we are making significant steps to develop our footprint in iron ore" (Angloamerican.com, 2012). The Coca Cola Company is " the world's largest beverage company"(The Coca Cola Company, 2012). Each MNE relies on others to operate and succeed.

The organizations must rely on bottling or mining equipment in the host country. This is typically brought in by the MNE but relies upon local labor and resources to operate. In each organization, a large amount of labor is ...

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