Essays and Research Papers on International Business

A 16 page paper discussing the growth of international financial markets over the past generation and the positive effects that they can have on the growth of multinational organizations. The growth of international financial markets has increased along with rates of globalization, benefiting multinational organizations in their efforts to grow and expand their businesses. ...

This 5 page paper presents a scenario wherein a Japanese female engineer for a multinational corporation is assigned to the company's U.S. site for a six-month training program. The young women does not interact with others and seems to be alienated from the workplace. The essay discusses strategies for integrating this young women into the ...

This 7-page paper bases an export analysis of U.S.-based Esperanto, Inc. and its goal to export unusual gifts for sale in Canada. Issues touched on in this report include export policies and goals, long-term objectives, external conditions, timelines and a risk analysis for the venture. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page overview of the criteria which are important in allowing a Foreign Service Officer not just to perform the duties of his or her job but to excel in those duties. The author emphasizes that the successful Foreign Service Officer must be well prepared in certain key areas. These areas include ...

A 15 page paper. This paper explains and discusses a number of aspects of international financing. The paper begins with an introduction to the topics discussed and an introduction to the Harley Davidson company. Topics discussed include the role of financial management in a multinational organization, the differences between domestic and international financial management, an ...

This 12 page report discusses the various issues associated with the ways in which the pharmaceutical industry has faced the challenges and rewards of globalization. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

An 11 page paper assessing Hong Kong’s changing culture. Hong Kong, always Chinese but long controlled by Western influence, now finds itself facing a crisis point in its social and economic development. The age of rapid economic growth appears to have ended, and Hong Kong needs to better align its strategies with the ...

This is a 9 page paper discussing cultural industries and their importance. Cultural or culture industries are considered those within a region or country which are based on the creative, cultural, and popular markets of books, magazines, films, videos, multimedia and other products which are distributed on a worldwide basis. Cultural industries not only highlight ...

A 5 page book review on William Greider's One World, Ready or Not. The writer explores the positive aspects of this text, which denounces globalization, and then draws on criticism of the book, to discuss possible faults in the author's argument. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page research paper that addressing how the era of electronic information has brought privacy issues to the forefront of public concern. The writer analyzes several of the major US regulations and also privacy regulation in the EU. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page memo written to Karl Gerlinger, president of BMW North America, dated December 31, 1992 (before BMW established manufacturing operations in the US). The memo is based on Harvard case #9-593-082, set at the end of 1992 when BMW’s management was seeking a method of achieving its goal of selling 100,000 BMWs ...

A paper which investigates the reasons why a global language is a valid and workable concept, and considers whether or not English should be internationally adopted in this context. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4-page paper describes what telecommunications supplier Tessco would encounter should it decide to enter the South African market. Topics covered include competition, geo-political atmosphere and Porter's economic analysis. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In this 40 page paper the UK organic dairy sector is examined. The development of the sector may be seen as a response for both environmental and consumer concerns. This market was once one that was buoyant providing a premium for organic farmers. However, the supply has now exceeds the demand. The result is that ...

This 6 page paper outlines the key factors for success in the mining industry and then looks at the current strategies of Rio Tinto, before making and justifying future recommendations. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 4 page paper uses Nike as an example to examine the strategy that may be used by a company expanding and operating in international market. The paper outlines the two main choices of standardisation or customisation and then looks at Nike’s own stratagem and how it may be classified, giving examples of the ...

This 5 page paper considers the Irish company Ryanair and looks at how they have managed to adapt to meet customer demands that fluctuate and the strategies they has used to maximise their profits at the same time as stimulating and managing demand. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

A paper which looks at the structure and function of the World Trade Organisation, with particular reference to the extent to which its policies can be seen as intrusive, and the impact which it is likely to have in the immediate future.

This 6 page paper uses a case study as a springboard for discussion on HR planning. The design of a procedure manual, creation of a mission statement and corporate objectives are all included. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 5-page paper attempts to link India's growing software industry with a potentially growing economy. The thesis of the paper is that the industry cannot carry an economy with other poorly performing sectors. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page review of Schlosser’s contention of how the fast food industry has impacted societal norms, social class, globalization, minorities, subcultures and social stratification to effect social and cultural change. This paper identifies the three major themes of this book and elucidates on the fast food industry’s impact to culture in the U.S. ...

14 pages in length. Thistle Electronics is a UK-owned company whose core business is manufacturing micro-electronic components and circuitry for such electronic consumer goods as mobile phones and computer peripherals. From its original plant in Glenrothes, Scotland it has expanded rapidly and is planning a vigorous policy of overseas direct investment in its manufacturing ...

This 10-page paper covers the topic of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs)in China, their history, their reforms, and how these reforms are impacting the Chinese economy. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses the impact that globalization will have on the fashion industry. In particular the impact of Asian dress is explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper examines Kikkoman Corporation, the well known Japanese manufacturer of soy sauce and many other products. The paper analyses the macro environment, the position of the company, its’ strengths and weaknesses and its’ financial performance. The paper then makes some suggestions for future strategies based in the report findings, including how they ...