Essays and Research Papers on International Business

A 6 page paper which examines the trade barriers in Europe as they involve the industry of textiles and clothing. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 10 page paper considers the impacts that an increasing EU is having on the industries and on businesses within the area. The paper looks first and industries and then at some companies before using theory to assess the impacts that may be seen in the future. The bibliography cites 17 sources.

This 8 page paper consider the ice cream market in Europe and consider how the three main competitors, Unilever, owner of Birds Eye Walls, Mars and Nestle all compete with each other. The bibliography cites 11 sources.

9 pages in length. The antagonistic issue of ownership is one that transcends virtually all boundaries of what might otherwise be considered a civilized society. From ancient Rome to contemporary times, the fight for lawful claim upon a certain entity has been ensnared within the confines of man's contempt for fair distribution of ...

A 10 page paper that considers the reasons behind the formation of the European Union, including trade and the desire for peace, argues that the reason the Union operates in such as successful manner can be explained by the political motivations for the union and by international trade theory as formed by David Ricardo. ...

This 7 page paper is written in two parts. The first part looks at the European car industry using Porters Five Forces model, the second part then considers how BMW is competing in this environment. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 6-page paper attempts to assess the European Community (aka the European Union) as an effective trading block. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 8 page paper consider to potential results of an increased European Union, many countries wish to join, and this paper looks at the potential effects that this will have on both the EU as a whole and the individual nation states. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 7 page paper offers an overview of Time Warner's international operations. Some of the numerous partnerships, joint ventures and distribution agreements in Europe, East Europe, the Asia Pacific region and Latin America are reported and described. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

An 11 page paper examining the current state of e-commerce among European websites, making suggestions for strategies for US-based companies launching European versions of sites designed for retail trade. E-commerce has not yet become at all common in Europe, but it appears that the reason has more to do with merchants than it does with potential customers. ...

This 5 page paper considers how the EU has, or has not, been able to influence the process of globalisation and the role that the legalisation has played, supporting or harming the trend. The writer considers the direct sand indirect effect of supernational laws, and how this may manifest in the future. The bibliography cites ...

This 6 page paper looked at the mixed results that Wal-Mart have seen in their European operations. The paper looks at the different environments in the UK and Germany, how the Wal-Mart core competences fitted in with these environment, the challenges that were faced, the progress that has been made and the reasons why the ...

This 16 page paper looks at two different HR systems, those seen in the UK and Japan, comparing and contrasting their similarities and differences. The paper considers how these two countries HR systems and their development reflect national cultural differences, discusses some of the functional differences and considers the way that they are changing with ...

This 3-page paper discusses the advantage of the Single European Market in terms of development and economic growth. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses the statement that “the UK has been and remains the awkward partner in the European Union”. The paper considers the differences between the UK and its’ European partners, such as Germany and France, and assess the evidence to find the causes of the differences, gauging the impact of these ...

This 6 page paper looks at the potential acquisition of GM's European interests, including Opel and Vauxhall. By Canadian firm Magna. The paper considers different issues that may be of concern to the firm, including the future of the automotive industry and the role of emerging markets, the ability to work with Russian investors, how ...

This 10 page paper considers the rules and regulations in the European Union that control mergers. These include articles 85 and 86 and regulation 4064/89. The paper discusses how effective these regulations are in the formation of a single market and ensuring fair competition using cases to illustrate points raised. The bibliography cites 6 sources. ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the company but focusses on problems the firm had when expanding to Europe. The economic difficulties that the company has faced in general are duly noted. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 30 page paper extending the automotive market discussion in the 26-page paper of the same name. The paper discusses the euro's role in the pricing dilemmas that Europe's auto makers face, including the state of the product cycle in the auto industry. The increasing pressures of global competition in the auto industry ...

This 12 page paper conducts a LEPEST-C analysis of Starbucks in Europe. This looks at the macro environmental factors of the political, economic, socio-cultural, technological, legal, environmental and competitive forces as they impact on Starbucks in Europe. The bibliography cites 13 sources.

This 8 page paper explores the possibility of globalization being a solution for Europe’s unemployment crisis. Causes for the high unemployment rate in Europe are discussed. Free outline included. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing Harvard case 384-139 in which Procter & Gamble is contemplating introducing a liquid laundry detergent in Europe. The question before it is whether to launch in successive individual nations or across Europe for the purpose of testing the "Eurobrand" concept. Procter & Gamble already knows that Vizir is a marginal product in ...

A 12 page paper discussing the choice of a European country to host the manufacture of a new automobile. Future Cars is the manufacturer of a hydrogen-powered automobile requiring no petroleum-based fuel. The company seeks to locate in Europe. The purpose here is to select a country in which to locate Future ...

An 8 page paper discussing the topics and lessons contained in three simulations addressing expansion of a Chicago restaurant into a producer of Italian sauces that eventually are sold in Europe and Japan as well as the in the US. The progression of the company moves from the original business plan to deciding whether ...

A 5 page paper discussing the likely cultural and social reasons for the failure of Euro Disney to meet the expectations of the Disney company when first planning the expansion into Western Europe. Euro Disney still has an opportunity to capture the imagination of the French people and other Europeans who find the concept ...