CorpStrat/Mobility - Dell

What was one of the main reasons Dell closed its plant in Limerick?

• High corporation tax

• Lack of skilled workforce

• Decline in desktop computer demand

• High transportation costs

Which organization is responsible for attracting FDI to Ireland?

• Industrial Development Authority (IDA)

• Enterprise Ireland

• Invest Northern Ireland

• Irish Trade Board

What was a significant factor for Dell relocating to Lodz, Poland?

• Proximity to the United States

• High wages

• Central European location

• Lack of government incentives

What was the corporation tax rate offered by Ireland to MNCs?

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

• 12.5%

Where is Dell's headquarters located?

• Shanghai, China

• Austin, Texas

• Lodz, Poland

• Limerick, Ireland

What was a key factor in Dell's decision to open a plant in Limerick?

• High labour costs

• Unskilled workforce

• Low-wage economy

• Lack of infrastructure

What incentive did the Polish government offer Dell?

• €50 million grant

• €100 million grant

• Tax-free status for 5 years

• Free land for the plant

What was a major disadvantage of the Limerick plant?

• It had a central location

• It had low transportation costs

• It was nearly obsolete

• It was designed to make laptops

What technological advancement allowed Dell to manage global operations more easily?

• Advances in IT

• Increased labour costs

• Decline in online sales

• Lack of skilled workforce

What impact did cloud computing have on Dell's plant closures?

• Higher transportation costs

• Increased need for local data centers

• Reduced need for local data centers

• Increased local employment