Essays and Research Papers on International Business

A 9 page paper discussing the history, growth and current state of India's leather industry. Large and modern production facilities as well as subsistence farmers participate in the industry; the largest provide garments and shoes for Europe and US markets. India has fought the stereotype of poor quality for years, and it appears that its leather industry ...

5 pages in length. In order to expand the products and operations of the company in question, there are a number of factors and issues that need to be considered. These considerations will be reported herein so that an informed decision can be made. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 7 page paper providing an overview of foreign direct investment (FDI) and then discussing its benefits and disadvantages. FDI does have its detriments, but its advantages are compelling. Governments' caution combined with corporate integrity can result in a highly positive environment in which the living standards of the local population can be positively and permanently enhanced. ...

An 11 page paper that provides an overview of the Eastman Kodak Company. Selected fiscal data is included. The writer discuses regarding Kodak's stock share prices and comments on the effects of futures, options and currency forwards on the company. The EU is also discussed in terms of its impact on the company. 1 table ...

A 5 page paper that discusses foreign direct investments, the motivations of companies to making such investments and the advantages to the host country. China's experience with FDI is used as an example. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the position of Nike in the Russian market, considering aspects such as economic, political, cultural and legal as well as position and the role of marketing as a strategy in the positioning. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 24 page paper considers the international relations and trading position of Africa with its unique problems and developments and the way that these are manifesting themselves political as well as economically in both the domestic policies as well as international relations. The paper includes consideration of the economic, political and social problems and uses ...

A 5 page paper discussing considerations of opening a US-based regional office serving the Middle East and North Africa. The pharmaceutical industry in the mideast is developing rapidly, and Jordan has been approved for export into Britain. Entering the market entails the same attention to sales and marketing as does any enterprise, but in the pharmaceutical industry ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the central views of Anthony Giddens, who has argued that globalization is a phenomenon with very specific impacts on everyday life. This paper outlines Gidden's perspectives as well as the views of a number of other theorists. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 45 page paper considers the decision that need to be made in the export industry, using the software industry as a unique example. The first part of the paper looks at the different ways international trade may be increased and the place that exporting has within an international growth strategy, and how it may ...

This 12 page report discusses the United Kingdom’s hotel chain known as the Forte Hotels Group. The Forte Hotel Group includes Le Meridien, Trusthouse, Posthouse and Heritage hotels around the world and is the United Kingdom’s leading hotel group with 300 properties representing 30,000 rooms. The company employs approximately 47,000 people throughout the world (forte-hotels.com). Sixteen of the hotels ...

This 11 page report compares the pros and cons of doing business in Malaysia or India. Using the construct in which a company in the United States has a partnership with a firm that relies on its partnership with a manufacturing organization in Asia, the report considers Malaysia and India in terms of: The financial system of the country ...

This 5 page paper considers the decision of Chile to pursue trade relations and a formal trade agreement with the United States rather than join Mercosur. The paper considers the reasons behind this including those of potential as well as protection. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

A 6 page research paper that, first of all, outlines the Michael E. Porter's theory on the factors that affect national competitiveness. Then the writer applies these factors to an analysis of the Brazilian economy. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the impact that NAFTA has had on trade, concentrating on the effect it has had on Texas. The paper includes one graph and cites specific companies the agreement has influenced. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing Germany's chosen focus in its textile industry. There is no question that Germany is perfectly capable of producing its own textiles to avoid importing as much fabric and finished goods that it does. Production costs are prohibitively high, not only in labor but also in agricultural production of raw materials. ...

This 6 page paper considers the different risks that may be encountered by an exporting business and the strategies that may be utilised so that the risks may be reduced or eliminated. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the argument that companies who put more time and effort into the selection, control and motivation of their agents will achieve proportionally better results. The paper site countries and examples to clarify the positions. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 14 page paper looks at the ice cream market in terms of sales, segmentation and general statistics in both the United States as well as other countries with several tables. The paper then goes on to consider the influences and barriers on the market, including economies of scale and the currency exchange rates. The ...

Attitudes toward corporate responsibility differ among cultures and general economic standing. Those developing nations still struggling to feed their own people without outside assistance understandably have other priorities ahead of corporate social responsibility. This paper examines the positions and actions of three companies: Wal-Mart in the US, Namaste Leather in India and DaimlerChrysler in Germany.

(8 pp). It is now about ten years after the fact, of the signing of The Free Trade Agreement between the United States and Canada. In the beginning the battle cry of the Conservative Party led by Brian Mulroney (1988), shouted, "Export or Die!" The other side of the aisle, led by ...

This 10 page paper considers the difficulties a company may face when looking to expand abroad. The paper starts with consideration of these barriers and then goes on to present a very simple plan for expansion. The bibliography cites 15 sources.

This 10 page paper considers the aims and goals of NAFTA and then considers the evidence that may indicate whether or not NAFTA is attaining its' stated goals. The paper includes 3 graphs and the bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 5 page report discusses the fact that when a Canadian leaves the borders of Canada to work in Russia, he or she should be well-prepared for the culture shock of their life. Canada has been renowned for its national social policy and the delivery of its social and governmental programs for decades. The “new” Russia has none ...

10 pages in length. This paper looks at maintaining one's competitive edge while immersed within the global marketplace. This not only takes substance and endurance but also an inherent ability to see beyond tomorrow. Establishing a company's firm grip upon the many variables that are associated with competitiveness in a global marketplace is a challenge to say the ...