Essays and Research Papers on International Business

This 12 page paper considers the statement that many researchers believe that culture is the real barrier to successful marketing Planning, this paper then discusses this with reference to both theory and example cases. The bibliography cites 20 sources.

This is a 4 page paper discussing the economic impact of China’s WTO membership. Light tutorial language is inserted in square brackets throughout to aid in the writing process for customers. After over fifteen years of multilateral and bilateral negotiations with members of the GATT and then WTO member nations, China was accepted as a ...

This 10 page paper examines the trade relationship between France and its South American territory, French Guiana, also known as French Guyana. The paper includes consideration of the historical developments and analyzes the current relationship as well as providing facts and figures. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing the difficulty of defining and using intellectual property in the international arena. The issue is one that continues to present difficulty. Governing laws of one country may not be observed in another; cultural differences may dictate totally different working definitions of what constitutes intellectual property. One approach ...

This 8 page paper considers three important issue for international managers based in developing countries. The issues considered include the way authority manifests in the culture, the impact of poverty and the manifestation of a masculine environment. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 8-page paper covers a potential expansion of The Body Shop, a UK-based company, into the Caribbean island country of Barbados. The paper examines the background and economics of the region, reasons why The Body Shop might want to enter the region and recommendations on how best to do this. Bibliography lists 3 ...

A 3 page paper. A brief overview of PepsiCo is presented first, including brands and 2002 revenues and profits. The Asia-Pacific market for soft drink beverages is reported as is the growth potential. The major issues that cause concern about doing business in South Korea are discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 50 page paper that provides a comprehensive report of the luxury fashion industry. There are several headings: Introduction, which offers comments about the luxury fashion industry in today's environment; the High/Luxury Fashion Industry, which discusses the competitive nature of the industry, the effects of 9/11 on companies, which house owns which other houses, the ...

A paper which compares rational choice and decision making in terms of their applicability to social and economic policies, in view of the spread of globalisation and transnational trade. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 9 page paper analyzing the financial and industry positions of the world’s largest cellular service provider. Despite its impressive operating losses over the past two years, Vodafone appears to be on the road to recovery. Losses for FY2003 have been reduced by more than 40 percent in a single year, after more ...

A 4 page paper presenting an interview with a foreign exchange manager and observations on his responses. The bottom line is that there is much currency movement to manage, and the potential for risk is great. Those working in the industry must be firmly grounded in the technical aspects of their jobs, while ...

This 5-page paper discusses the economies of France and Germany and why the German economy is in trouble. Also under discussion is the appointment of Jean-Claude Trichet to the position of President of the European Central Bank, and what this won't need for the European economy as a whole. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 16 page paper using the example of Giant Manufacturing Company to illustrate some of the considerations that need to be made before entering a new market. International marketers must be sensitive to the local markets that they wish to enter. There have been faux pas in varying degrees over the years, and ...

This 10 page paper considers political risk in the commercial environment. The paper defines what is meant by political risk, and then considers tools which are used to both measure and reduce the risks. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

A 12 page paper discussing Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation’s (APEC) history and focus to determine whether it has a future. Though critics disdain APEC’s focus on the long term and lack of specific action in the present, it is long-term results – and therefore sustainability – that the group seeks. It has been able ...

This 24 page paper considers how a potential market may be evaluated. The paper uses the example of a company that supplies telecommunications infrastructures and considers how the company may assess the markets available. The paper considers aspects such as the lifecycle of the industry, the use of simulation models and the value of competitive ...

This 8 page paper discuses the fitness equipment market in South Korea. The paper begins with a brief introduction to the country, including basic population data. The writer discusses the fact that the fitness equipment industry in this South Korea is expanding, which could result in opportunities for American exporters. The writer then discusses a ...

This 31 page paper considers how a company may decide to enter a new market. The paper uses the example of Vodafone wanting to enter the GSM market in Nigeria. The paper begins with an examination of the different strategies open and how macro factors will influence the decision, such as the barriers to entry ...

This 11 page paper looks at both the rhetoric and the evidence on how the labour market and working patterns may change in the United Kingdom in the future and what this will mean for employers. The paper uses statistics and reports from the United Kingdom throughout. The bibliography cites 11 sources.

A 2.5 page paper. The terms multinational and transnational are defined and some of the challenges in moving from a multinational to a transnational corporation are discussed. The major types of strategic alliances are defined and the advantages and disadvantages of each are reported. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 15 page paper discussing the state of the global wine industry; the benefits of training employees; and current changes in wine consumption in Singapore to assess the likely outcome of training wait staff in their employers’ wine selections. There appears to be a wealth of opportunity to increase wine sales in Singapore’s restaurants, ...

This 6 page paper outlines the UK retail clothing industry. The paper beginning with a PESTLE analysis looking at the political, economic, social, technological, legal and environmental influences on the industry. Porters five forces model is then used to look at the influences internal to the industry. The paper ends by looking at the ...

An 8 page paper. GM ended production of the Pontiac Trans Am with the 2002 model. After almost 30 years, GM will bring the Pontiac GTO back to the American roads with the 2004 model year. The new GTO will be built at GM's Australian subsidiary, Holden. This essay first provides a short introduction to ...

This 6 page paper analyzes two e-companies, Timberweb.com and wine.com. Timberweb is the largest global vertical networking company that links buyers, sellers and others associated with the timber and lumber industries. Wine.com distributes wine from around the world. This essay discusses the purposes and services of each company and comments on operations management. The writer ...

A 16 page paper using empirical evidence to assess to what extent UK companies are using a strategic approach to human resources management (HRM). Those organizations striving to adopt a strategic approach to HRM should encourage HR personnel to examine corporate strategy for the purpose of determining the skill needs that the organization will ...