Essays and Research Papers on International Business

This 5 page paper examines the similarities and differences in the way branding of KFC is perceived in China and the United States. The paper considers the way in which there has been a low level of customization and how the brand has been re-interpreted in China in line with the different culture. The bibliography ...

This 3 page paper outlines the acquisition of Rover by BMW, why they made the acquisition and why it went wrong. The paper starts by considering the position of BMW within the automotive market, explains why the acquisition offered so many opportunities, why they were not realised and the strategy that BMW followed after accepting ...

This 16 page paper considers how a research project should be undertaken, The example used is a hotel where there been a drop in the occupancy. The paper defines the goals of the research, shows what type research will be undertaken and how the results will be analysed and presented. The paper also includes a ...

This 10 page paper considers the important of Dubai port as hub port for the shipping industry. The paper looks at shipping as a whole, the development of Dubai and the role of the port in the Dubai and why this is such a popular port already as well as looking to the future. The ...

This 9 page paper examines the mobile phone service sector in the UK. This sector is dominated by four providers; Vodafone, O2, T Mobile and Orange. The paper looks a the current state of the industry and the companies within the industry, influences that are or may be felt and the way companies compete. The ...

A 4 page paper reviewing a study investigating foreign market entry from an emerging economy into a fully developed one. Results supported five of Kim, Kim and Lee’s (2002) six hypotheses, and the sixth was not entirely rejected out of hand. Rather, the authors tried to explain that through alternative means, including the ...

This 9 page paper looks at how and why the current patterns in hardware and software production have emerged, using software production in India, hardware production in China and support services in Ireland as examples of his pattern. The explanation used is that of global competitive and comparative advantages. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 4 page paper discussing the shift in BMW’s strategy since 2000. There are several constants that apply to Bavarian Motor Works – BMW – whether in Germany, the United States, Mexico, Thailand or anywhere else. One of those constants is the superiority of German engineering and the result of that engineering personified ...

A 16 page paper discussing current trends in IT outsourcing. Outsourcing was born of situations just short of desperation, and was looked on in many ways as being less than desirable. The idea of turning over control to essential internal operations to any outside entity often was seen as being foolish. It ...

A 6 page research paper that examines the recent move by President Vladimir Putin to dismiss his entire cabinet. Analysis of this move demonstrates that Putin took this step for various reasons that range from domestic issues to changing the nature of international relations with the US. Overall, examination of this action shows it ...

This 16 page paper looks at the lottery in the UK run by Camelot, where there are falling sales and there is the need to development a new marketing campaign. The paper starts by outlining a fictitious new campaign, then looks at the structure and roles of the advertising agency staff. The trends in marketing ...

A 3 page paper comparing quality assurance activities of a manufacturer and a service organization. For both of these organizations, “quality” is not a destination, but rather a process. Each much ensure that the standards are adequate for the present, with an eye toward improving them in the future. Cadbury always can ...

A 5 page paper discussing the business, social, ethical and legal implications of business operation according to the “golden thread” concept in which the organization strives for and reaches a higher plane from which to operate. The specific “golden threads” assessed here include Business Modeling and Competitive Advantage; Information Architecture; IT Management and Control; ...

This 20 page paper consider the impact, and the potential impact of commercial lending in Ghana with a comparison o the UK. The paper outlines the economic position of Ghana and the way that commercial could and is impacting on the economy. The paper looks at tits role in credit creation and how this operates ...

A 3 page paper discussing the effects that NAFTA has had on the US and on the US workplace in the decade since its implementation in 1993. One overwhelming effect of NAFTA has been to demonstrate to today’s teens and young adults that they are unlikely to be able to make much of a ...

This 12 page paper looks at the problems which are created with the various regulations of different jurisdiction and the control of mergers or acquisitions. Difficulties include issues such as high direct and indirect costs, different rules and approaches and time delays. The main thrust of the paper looks at the argument for a bilateral ...

This 10-page paper asks whether tariffs or quotas are better for economic welfare. Also examined are corruptive trade practices and their influence on international trade. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 10-page paper focuses on whether or not multinational corporations are actually in control of trade patterns and trade decisions worldwide. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 14 page paper considers how an understanding of the way knowledge workers are controlled can tell us about the cultural norms for control. The paper looks at what is meant by knowledge; tacit and explicit knowledge, the development and management of network organisations, control and flexibility in a dynamic environment and issues such ...

A 4 page paper. In March 2004, Coca-Cola's Dasani bottled water came under attack twice in the United Kingdom. This essay explains the charges that brought Coke to recall 500,00 bottles of water and to delay the launch of this water in two other European countries. The essay reports the response from Coca-Cola. The writer ...

This 16 page paper looks at the way in which increased economic integration is facilitating a range of opportunities for companies in different countries. The paper starts by looking at the opportunities offered by international trade with reference to international trade theory, and then moves onto NAFTA where integration is occurring though agreement and a ...

Companies choose to expand and diversify for many reasons, this 4 page paper considers the different risks, such as exchange rate fluctuations, interest rate risk, inflation risk and political risk, as well as the potential benefits such as spread of risk and increased income. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 4 page paper considers a case study supplied by the student; PRODEM FFP a company supplying banking services to the low income sector in Bolivia. The paper examines the strategy that has been used to compete and create competitive advantages, the longevity of this strategy and why it is so effective. The second part ...

This 14 page paper considers the way innovation manifests and in challenged at the well known electronics company Samsung. The paper considers the company itself and how innovation is seen. The paper then looks at the national systems of innovation that impact on the culture, before examining innovation though the way resources are used, human ...

This 14 page paper is written in 2 parts. The first considers how marketing by the UK Tourist boards compares to traditional marketing, looking at the similarities and the differences. The second part then plans a tour for visitors to the UK. This starts by identifying a target market and then planning and five night ...