Essays and Research Papers on International Business

A 7 page paper discussing unexpected wage movements in international trade. International trade theory says that as international trade increases, the wages of the unskilled labor of developing countries will rise, and to the detriment of the wages of skilled labor in rich countries. Not only has this not been the case in ...

A 6 page examination of Thomas L. Friedman’s “The Lexus and the Olive Tree” as it concerns globalization and the Post-cold War era. No additional sources cited.

This 10 page paper is a comprehensive look at the vacuum cleaner market in the UK and how Dyson was able to penetrate this market, becoming market leader in such as short time. The writer looks at the market as a whole, competitors, market share and strategies and outlines how Dyson were able to ...

This 5 page paper considers how mass customization is being used by Nike and their iD brand. The writer consider this model, how it operates as well as the advantages and disadvantages that Nike may feel as a result of adopting this strategy. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the World Trade Organization beginning with its emergence from the GATT rounds at Uruguay. The essay goes on to describe the official functions and authorities of the WTO, some dispute settlement rulings by the organization, the protest against the WTO in Seattle in 1999 and some of ...

A 5 page paper which discusses various aspects concerning globalization in Thomas L. Friedman’s book “The Lexus and the Olive Tree.” No additional sources cited.

This is a 6 page paper discussing trade in the Americas in two sections. The first section is a brief overview of the trade structures in the Americas which existed mainly up until 1989. The five main regions which form the agreements of NAFTA, Caricom, CACM, Andean Pact, and the Mercosur group are outlined. The ...

A six page paper which looks at some of the reasons for the failure of Boo.com, and considers how many of its shortcomings were specifically related to issues of e-commerce. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing Sony's approach to digital photography. Sony is a consumer electronics firm, yet its digital camera directly competes with firms in the photography industry. Fuji and Kodak lead that industry, and each film-based company has suffered in the growing shift to digital technology. The paper offers Sony history ...

This paper discusses the globalization of the video game industry. Included in the paper are examples of how companies have shifted marketing and production strategies in order to sell their products. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This paper discussed the political risks involved for General Enterprise, an American company, as it attempts to enter the Middle Eastern country of Orientia. In addition to identifying the risks, the paper offers techniques to minimize it. Bibliography lists 12 sources.`

A 5 page paper. A construction company in London is considering expanding to Jamaica. This paper reports the economy, the culture, and the telecommunications capabilities in Jamaica. It also includes considerations for setting up an intranet. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing the ability of banking, transportation systems, telecommunications and electrical power to support further economic activity and growth in Brazil. Businesses contemplating entering any international market for the purposes of both producing and selling specific products within that market must first conditions as they exist in that country. The ...

A 13 page paper discussing the benefits of globalization and cautions against it. Businesses must be able to generate profits in order to stay in business, and healthy businesses directly contribute to the growth of the economy in the local and regional area. Singapore stands as an example of what can be accomplished ...

This 16 page paper considers the impact that transnational companies will have on the less developed nations in which they trade. The writer argues that the short term influence of increased income may be seen as secondary to the long term impact of the transfer of knowledge. Many examples are used and the case ...

A 5 page paper discussing a statement that world events other than tragedy serve to bring the world's people together in an increasingly effective global village. The paper discusses the formation and operation of the European monetary union and the emissions credits of the Kyoto protocol as examples. The ability to sell its ...

A 16 page paper arguing that developing nations should encourage the development of the Internet and the necessary infrastructure within their borders. Whether the government should be directly involved is arguable, but the fact that the economy needs the benefits of the Internet is not. The Internet has become nearly as crucial for ...

A 32 page paper discussing changes in the global auto industry and how BMW has both affected those changes and been affected by them. The continued slow demise of Detroit's auto industry and the growth of "transplant" factories of "foreign" cars in the American South has contributed to an emerging shift in the global ...

16 pages. There are many issues that need to be considered before any serious international operations are implemented in a corporate setting. These include the management, labor personnel, training and other human resource issues. This paper explains in detail the necessary decisions that must be made before seriously implementing an international expansion. ...

This paper discusses strategic alliances made by General Motors Corporation, and how those alliances provide more benefits than do forming wholly owned subsidiaries in different companies. The paper also discusses how GMC partners benefit from such an alliance as well. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

5 pages in length. From shoes to skateboards, airline tickets to automobiles, electronics to jewelry and food to flowers, there is virtually nothing consumers cannot purchase from the Internet. Even the smallest companies are finding their consumer reach is significantly greater with the help of Internet business. For the air cargo industry, ...

This paper examines the concept of core benefits as it pertains to marketing -- how one product can provide different benefits for different markets. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This paper compares the benefits of entering a new market first (as a "pioneer") versus late market entry. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 7 page paper discussing the prospects of the international battery market in terms of environmental concerns, growth for the future, dependence on the electronics industry and ability to operate profitably. The paper addresses the issues of cheap imports and their lower overall value as well as the changes in stock valuation of leading ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of this subject. Countertrade is defined and discussed. Globalization is also included in the discussion. Bibliography lists 5 sources.