ABSTRACT
U. S. activity in foreign markets has been both extensive and influential, creating substantial dependence on the host companies. For instance, U. S. investments in Argentina have generated over 155,000 jobs to Argentinean workers alone. Kraft Foods' multinational strategy utilizes relatively independent regional or local company units. In the midst of a world pandemic caused by the H1N1 virus, children and government employees were excused from duties in order to prevent the spread of the disease. Trust means that others can rely on people to speak truthfully, to honor commitments, and to treat people fairly. An announcement from the Health Ministry had just been made on a local news channel, which detailed guidelines for workplaces around the country to deal with the outbreak. The Company's most direct violation of Argentina's labor code has been to prohibit union delegates from entering the plant. The U. S. embassy issued a statement demanding protection of private property and a permanent solution to the conflict at Kraft.
