Essays and Research Papers on International Business

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 ...

This 7 page paper analyses the development of Japan after the Second World War using Porter's Diamond of National Advantage to explain the successes seen especially in the electronics and technology sectors of the country’s economy. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

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.

A 6 page paper that begins with a very brief overview of Starbucks, including 2000 sales and net income data. The writer then describes the markets in which Starbucks competes, its entrance into Japan, criteria for partners, and an analysis using the 4 Ps marketing mix. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

An 18 page paper that looks at the auto industry and Volvo in particular. The purpose of this paper is to discuss and analyse the information available about the development of the company in these two specific countries and the impact that each has had on the stability of the corporation as a whole. Also ...

This 10 page paper considers the very different systems of innovation in these two countries, comparing them and looking at the long term effects of the different systems and considers how the post socialism economy has performed with the withdrawal of the state funding. The bibliography cites 9 sources.

A Comparison In any successful economy there is a need for labour flexibility. This 12 page paper considers the flexibility of workers in Japan and the US, comparing and contrasting the way that the different cultures have resulted in different types of flexibility. The bibliography cites 15 sources.

This 10 page paper outlines a fictitious plan to expand the UK supermarket into Japan. The paper considers the core competences and the existing competitive advantages that catheterise the company and then outline who these will fit in with the Japanese market. Issues such as resources and feasibility are also included. The bibliography cites 10 ...

A 6 page paper based on Harvard case 387-043. KFC's early globalization strategy has been described as throwing mud against the wall to see what sticks, an apt description of the uninvolved approach management took to establishing international presence. To KFC's credit, the company's push toward globalization began long before most other large organizations sought to expand ...

This 14 page paper looks at two potential new markets for a high-tech company wanting to expand. Two countries; Japan and India are assessed, looking at the conditions that indicate there is a good potential market for the company as well as the issues which may exert a negative impact. In addition to looking at ...

This 10 page paper considers the way that there is an increase in the level of atypical workers in Japan, and considers how and why there has been an increase in these part-time workers and whether this is a temporary phenomenon whether this is a reflective of a structural change. The bibliography cites 13 sources. ...

A 12 page paper. The essay begins with a synopsis of materials sent by the student, one document addressed companies wanting to enter Japan and the other discussed entering China. The writer responds to specific questions: synopsis of each article and what is the cause of certain differences between the two countries. The business environment ...

This 3 page paper looks at the problems faced by Wal-Mart in Japan considers what they are and how they may be overcome with changes in approach and strategy. The bibliography cites 1 source

A 6 page paper discussing the difficulties of a potential joint venture between a Japanese and an American company. As with much of life, the true "secret" most likely lies in reaching a comfortable middle ground where companies of both countries take the best the other has to offer. In any case, being familiar enough ...

A 5 page paper that discusses Japanese products in America. Questions: Why does the American consumer prefer Japanese products? Why is there such a Japanese trade deficit in the automotive industry? Despite agreements signed in 1995, the trade deficit is as large as ever - or is it? What does this 'deficit' look like when ...

This 10 page paper focuses on this work that addresses the role of the Japanese Corporation in the world. A summary of the book is provided along with a critique on the subject. No additional sources cited.

This 9-page paper focuses on how the Nook e-reader can and should be promoted in Japan. Bibliography lists 9 sources.