Political Instability and its Effects on International Companies: A Case Study on Sierra Rutile Limited (Sierra Leone)

Abstract

This research explains political instability and it effects on International companies, a case study on Sierra Rutile Limited (SL). The purpose of this paper is to explain the working conditions and operations of Sierra Rutile Ltd before the outbreak of the Instability in Sierra Leone, in 1991, the effect of political instability on Sierra Rutile Limited during the instability from 1991-2002, the present condition of the company since the end of the Instability in 2002, Mechanism and solutions in preventing business decline and failure in the future caused by political instability if it probably emerged. In this research a qualitative descriptive approach, phenomenology was recommended which focuses on political instability and it effects on international companies, a case study on Sierra Rutile Ltd, by the use of documentations and observations. The findings can also been drawn from the background of the Instability in the country, focusing on the operation of Sierra Rutile before, during and after the instability in Sierra Leone. This article will provide significant conclusions and recommendations to governments, feature researchers, Industries, companies, International business and global markets.