Essays and Research Papers on International Business

This 16 page paper is an in-depth examination of the supermarket industry in the UK. The paper starts by examining the market as a whole, the value and growth prospects and then looks at the market share of major players such as Tesco, Sainsbury, Asda and other. Influences that impact on the market are also ...

This 9 page paper examines the reasons why auto insurance is so outrageously high in Alberta, Canada. Furthermore, this paper proposes solutions and examines what role the government is taking in this matter. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper examines the strategy of the Bank of Scotland, now part of the Halifax Bank of Scotland group (HBOS). The paper looks at how the bank chooses to compete, what segment of the market is targeted and how, the impact of macro some macro factors and the importance f elements such as ...

This 13 page paper examines the issue of terrorism from an organizational perspective and addresses the steps managers can take to minimize risk. Furthermore, this paper seeks to determine the extent to which risk can in fact be managed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 9 page paper considers the strategic position of Thornton's a premium chocolate manufacturer and supplier in the UK. The paper starts by examining the recent challenges faced by the company. The strategy form inception to the current day is considered and then future potential strategy is determined using a PEST analysis and Porters ...

This 9 page paper considers the potential of the market for in China for cosmetics, including skin care products and makeup. The market s examined in the context of medium sized business seeking a new market to enter. After assessing the market ethnocentric and polycentric approaches are considered for entrance into the market. The ...

A 5 page paper using the insights of Nathan Huggins, Matthew Frye Jacobson, David Roediger, William Julius Wilson and Howard Winant to assess how still-emerging globalization of business may affect the preservation and development of racial inequalities already present in developed nations, particularly the United States. Certainly there is no overseeing committee intent on ...

This 10-page paper examines the rapid expansion of China's economy and its impact on its neighbors (as well as synergies created through expansion). Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page paper. As the world's #1 fast-food restaurant, it is not surprising that McDonalds's is associated with American culture. This essay discusses this statement. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page research paper that examines the argument of Gill Branston and Roy Stafford, in their text The Media Student's Book (1999). The writer states that while these authors do not offer definitive answers to the moral and ethical questions generated by what is popularly referred to in the media as "globalization," they ...

A 10 page research paper that examines the question of whether or not opposition to globalization, free trade and the WTO is justified. The writer argues that examination of this question shows that the answer is quite complicated, and that a clear "yes" or "no" is not possible. It is true that globalization and free ...

This 4 page paper defines and explains what is meant by strategy trade policy, looking at when and how it is used and the potential results. The theory is then practiced by discussing the case of Boeing and Airbus. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 4 page paper considers how international factor movements; movements of labour and capital, can substitute for trade. The paper uses examples to illustrate points raised. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 8 page paper considers a scenario where a company has the opportunity to sell cosmetics to a company in China which may lead to further ongoing sales. The paper is written as a report by the Export director reporting on the potential market, the import customs requirements and duty tariffs, foreign exchange regulations, and ...

This 7 page paper considers how, in a fast changing global business environment, inter-organizational relationships are the key to the survival and growth of a firm. This is approached with the use of different theories, such as Porters value chain, Hannan and Freeman's population ecology and the lessons gained from Japanese keiretsu. Points raised ...

This 8-page paper discusses some of the issues concerning the WTO and trade. Also under discussion is the future of the WTO, especially in light of the collapse of the Cancun talks. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.