Essays and Research Papers on International Business

This 14 page paper considers a travel firm based in Bangalore that specializes in package, trekking and wildlife holidays that want to expand into Europe. Poland is suggested as a good target area. The destination is justified looking the current market and the potential influences, the cultural issues that will be present in the new ...

This 6-page paper provides an overview of Jet Airways (India), as well as an overview of airlines regulatory markets in India and Europe. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 3 page paper answering – with no introduction or conclusion – this question: “A large U.S. firm that serviced a number of U.S. headquartered business firms has received increasing pressure to globalize its activities by opening offices in Europe, Japan, Mexico, and South America. Discuss problems the company may face in going global.” ...

A 3 page paper that identifies the CFO, the little background available and some of his duties and responsibilities. The writer explains that each region has its own CFO and comments about the Europe CFO and the China CFO. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7 page paper assesses Disney's decision to build a theme park in Europe and whether or not this was a wise decision. Considering this the paper evaluates the problems faced by the company and its’ current direction and recommended two new strategies to help the park become more successful. The bibliography cites 7 sources. ...

A 5 page paper discussing international marketing negotiations and tactics between high and low contact countries. Also discusses cultural differences that affect marketing strategies as well as how Europe's shift to a common currency will help with marketing and trade internationally. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

EBay have been very successful in the US and Europe, but they seem to be having a number of problems in with the Asian markets. This 3 page paper examines eBay in Asia in order to identify the cause of the problems. Specific attention is paid to Japan and China. The bibliography cites 6 sources. ...

This 5 page paper considers the problems that Airbus has faced in terms of their operations and delays to aircraft. The paper defines the problems including a consideration of the fragmented operations spread across Europe and then suggests that the company could improve if they adopted an enterprise governance strategy to increase communication and ...

A 5 page paper that discusses the auto parts industry in Japan and more specifically exporting auto parts to Japan. Data regarding the size of the market and the proportion of imports from the U.S. are included. The writer comments on the difficulties inherent in exporting these kinds of goods to Japan. Bibliography lists 7 ...

This 8 page paper considers the commercial environment in Japan. The paper looks at factors such as the economic conditions, competitive structures and the influence of the keiretsu, banking and employment relations as well as sources of efficiency and the general infrastructure of the country. The bibliography cites 12 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at what is meant by the term cross culture, and considers the differences in culture between two nations; Japan and the United Arab Emirates using Hofstedes cultural dimensions framework. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 7-page paper discusses what Telsa Motors will need to consider if it is considering entry into Japan. Focuses on political risks, double taxation risks, competitive risks, repatriation of funds risks and marketing risks. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 15 page paper in memo form exploring the ideas of product introduction in terms of fictitious product, banking, currency, expansion, international mobility, economics, price and wages, transportation, legal issues, obstacles, and cultural policies. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 20 page paper looks at the issues to be considered when there has been a decision to enter a new market. The paper considers the option and way a market entrance method may be chosen and then assess issues such as the appropriate organizational structure and control systems that will be used to manage ...

A 4 page case brief of an international trade dispute brought before the World Trade Organization (WTO) Dispute Settlement Panel in 1998. Canada, the European Union and the United States complained to the WTO that Japan imposed lower taxes on its locally-produced shochu, an alcoholic beverage. The complaining entities maintained that by imposing ...

This 30 page paper examines the issues that will concern Marks and Spencer if they want to consider expanding into Japan. The paper starts by looking at marks and Spencer and the way that they operate with a focus on HR practices. The paper then assesses why Japan may be a good target, the differences ...

A 4 page paper discussing the effects that globalization has had on Japan’s labor market. Employment for life is a thing of the past, and pressure from other leading economies has forced structural change in relationships between businesses within the same kiretsu. The paper also discusses job-related migration and the tendency for those ...

This 5 page paper examines the national cultural differences between America and Japan by using Hofstede's model. The writer gives examples of these different cultural diversities and indicated how they impact in they workplace. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 3-page paper examines social and cultural aspects of Japanese society in preparation of opening a KFC restaurant. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

15 pages presenting demographic information and a plan to market California Zinfandel wine overseas in Japan. Bibliography lists 27 references. Keywords : International business, marketing .

A 6 page paper in two parts, one consisting of a memorandum addressing strategic alliance considerations, the other discussing Wal-Mart's attempts to enter the difficult Japanese retail market. In part I, the owner of technology of interest to the petroleum industry examines how it can make that technology available to worldwide refiners while avoiding ...

In this 10 page paper, a fictitious American company has acquired a Japanese company. The essay begins with an introduction to the industry, musical instruments, and reports and discuses labor laws and practices in Japan. The writer intersperses recommendations for the American company to adopt in Japan. The writer also discusses potential challenges and ...

A 3 page paper discussing whether HRM practices in Germany and Japan can be credited with German and Japanese companies’ ability to compete with firms originating in other parts of the world. Certainly it had to have a lasting effect in that leading companies did not lose organizational knowledge as employees changed jobs. ...

This 5 page paper looks at the way in which keiretsu create trade barrier by the complex relationships. The writer considers both horizontal and vertical keiretsu, and how they are able to present such strong barriers. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

A 4 page paper. When eBay launched its business in 1995 in the U.S., it was an immediate success and it subsequently expanded internationally. It was successful until it launched in Japan where it was a dismal failure. This paper discusses the launch and the reasons the company failed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.