Essays and Research Papers on International Business

A 6 page case study discussing the advisability of Corning Glass expanding into Indonesia, a developing country populated by generally well-educated and hard-working people, but in 1979 a very poor nation even when compared to other developing countries. The project was to be a joint venture between Corning, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the ...

A 12 page paper analyzing the feasibility of marketing cell phones in Poland. The writer explores the various cultural and economic factors that point to the success of this venture. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

In this 16 page paper, the writer analyzes the possibility of selling Hershey's Milk Chocolate to the Germans. An historic overview of the Hershey company is provided as are social, economic, & political demographics for Germany. Common difficulties and "barriers to entry" in Germany are examined as well as the important social and economic considerations ...

A 10 page overview of marketing considerations in Germany. Includes information about changing political and economic situations as well as provides a list of suggestions of types of products and marketing mediums which would be successful verses those that would be unsuccessful. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing the advisability of marketing Rogaine in Italy. In recent years, Italy has become a focal point of increasing levels of international trade. Some of the "family business" fashion houses have become multinational corporations, and some of America's largest retailers have opened numerous locations in Italy. The Italian culture and view ...

A 12 page paper that discusses some of the considerations necessary for BCFC to move into Dubai, including: requirements, training, market survey and sales forecast, the problems and resources surrounding entrance, location and position of the product in the market. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

An 8 page research essay on the hypothetical case of a Greek business concern entering into a shipping joint venture in the United States. The writer explores some of the legal ramifications for a US business concern, including human resource, OSHA, EPA (parens patriae), and cultural concerns. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 6 page paper describing shipping a truckload of goods from the production plant to the customer. The company calling for shipping is the manufacturer of digital telephone switches; its carrier is a national carrier that leases trucks for specific uses, leases fleets, and provides drivers on contract basis to businesses with continuing need for ...

This 8 page paper focuses on the process of getting goods into the United States, in other words, the customs process. There are specific steps and documents needed to import goods whether for personal, commercial or resale purposes. The general steps are outlined with an explanation. Additionally, the writer provides information for studies to indicate ...

In 10 pages the author discusses game theory principles in politics with examples from OPEC and DeBeers Diamond Company. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

An 8 page paper in which the writer discusses retailing in Italy. Covered are Italy "then," now, and in one possible future. Of particular concern are the reasons for certain market failures and successes. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 8 page paper provides an outline of the fashion design business with information on requirements to begin in the industry. Also included is discussion on fashion trends, including futurism and hair color, and a few success stories as well. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

Global Sweatshops: Made In America?: A 4-page analysis of the effect of globalization on the workforce at home and in the Third World. Focuses on The Gap, Inc. and its overseas apparel operations, with specific emphasis on its effect on workers, individually and collectively. 99gap.wps

A 12 page paper presenting an 'interview' with the chairman of Glaxo Wellcome, the British pharmaceutical company. At the end of 1998, Market and Opinion Research International (MORI) released the results of its annual survey conducted to determine Britain's most impressive industrialist, and the winner was Sir Richard Sykes. The interviewer has approached ...

A 12 page paper discussing the company's move into China. Glaxo Wellcome is one of the world's most respected pharmaceutical companies, having originated from the 1995 merger of two of the same. Strong in marketing and planning now, the company is suffering from the loss of its best-selling drug to the generic market ...

Certain organizations, such as the Caribbean Community and Common Market (Caricom) Caribbean Tourism Association, the Caribbean Tourism Research and Development Centre (located in Barbados), and the Hotel Training School at the UWI in the Bahamas have attempted to address the problems of the tourist trade, and specificaly, issues of training, but have been ineffectual. ...

This 5 page report discusses merger and takeover activity in the United Kingdom. While the processes and attitudes regarding takeovers differ in the UK from the typical “M&A” attitude in the United States, mergers are flourishing every bit as much there as the have in the U.S. Most corporate legal advisers predict mergers and acquisitions, ...

This 7 page paper considers the way in which national income is calculated in the United Kingdom. Subjects such as the gross domestic product (the GDP) balance of payment deficits and foreign income are all examined. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

7 pages. Describes the political risks involved with Mitsubishi exporting cars to the former Soviet Union countries, and Hitachi setting up factories in Syria to produce high tech products. The political instability in these countries can make conducting business there a gamble. The loss in productivity and profit in view of the possibility ...

A 5 page paper that discusses factors related to Outback's international expansion. Issues discussed include: the industry; competitor analysis; driving forces; key factors of success; industry prospects; strengths and weaknesses; and whether this expansion will improve company performance. No Bibliography.

An 8 page paper addressing five questions, ranging from why a business would choose to invest in a developed nation to what type of advice would be sound for a small country wanting to build an export economy to follow. Other questions include how to approach exporting to Mercosur nations, investing in an EU nation ...

This 20 page paper discusses civil engineering construction companies in Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom. A brief introduction is provide describing the kinds of work accomplished by companies in this industry. Two companies are then discussed: the Al-Khodari Group in Saudi Arabia and the Alfred McAlpine Plant business in the United Kingdom. How ...

An 18 page paper that investigates the proposed three-way merger of Canada's Alcan Aluminum Ltd., France's Pechiney and Switzerland's Algroup (Alusuisse Lonza group). The merger would create a megacorporation that would take leadership in a number of businesses within the aluminum industry. The paper begins with an overview of some of the mergers within the ...

A 7 page paper discussing points of consideration for Bristol-Myers Squibb in deciding whether to enter the Chinese pharmaceutical market. The paper discusses issues of foreign direct investment and restrictions China's government often places regarding location with the country. Some multinationals have been required to literally provide their own infrastructure in terms of utilities and transportation. ...

This 20 page paper looks at the background to oil production and considers the influence of supply and demand. It looks at the politic and economic disagreements within OPEC and the way they have impacted on the prices of the oil and petroleum market in the late 1990's and the way in which oil prices ...