Essays and Research Papers on International Business

This 7 page paper answers questions set by the student regarding the UK company W H Smith’s and the way they changed strategy during the 1990’s from one of horizontal diversification to one which concentrated on core competences.

A 10 page paper (with no introduction or conclusion) answering 4 questions addressing considerations that international real estate investors need to make when assessing the viability of potential projects. Questions address issues such as currency risk; Value at Risk; external environments in several countries; determining the net present value (NPV) of several potential investments; ...

This 11 page paper considers the role of multinational organizations, how they have shaped the way that globalization has taken place, The paper considers the extent of this influence the theory behind the way it has developed and then looks at the way it has manifested with examples to illustrate the points raised. The ...

This 3 page paper considers what we know about globalisation in relation to international relations. The paper considers the approaches to international relations and how globalisation has changed the way that this takes place. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 10 page paper considers the external influences ion British Airways, concentrating in issues such as industry structure and the deregulation of the industry as well as the glitch caused by the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre. The paper considers what strategic moves have been made in the long term and the short ...

This 3 page paper answers specific questions regarding the global strategy of Whirlpool, how they are competing and the sources of their advantages. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at the global appliance company Whirlpool and how the company competes in this market. Answering questions supplied by the student the paper explains the type of competition the company faces, the source of advantage the global strategy and potential areas for strategy improvement. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 15-page paper focuses on the introduction of a product or service to current Ireland. Discussion in this paper includes, the Irish economy (including the growth, nicknamed the "Celtic Tiger," as well as how to set up a business, distribute and market and product or service. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7 page paper looks at the implications of countertrade for businesses. The paper briefly outlines what is meant by countertrade, and then looks at why a company may want to participate in countertrade. The implications such as legal and accounting requirements are then considered before the different types of strategy that can be adopted ...

This 5 page paper considers the corporate identity of Nike. Nike, Inc., is the largest and most recognizable sneaker manufacturer in the world, with a presence in many countries and a focus on an emerging international identity. As the company has become increasingly diversified, Nike's corporate structure has had to respond to the ...

This 7-page paper focuses on trade development challenges faced by Caribbean island nations. Topics discussed include the economies of these nations and what is being done to help in terms of trade and economic development. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 8 page paper examines the UK retail supermarket sector. The paper begins with a LoNGPEST analysis of the industry, looking at the local, national and global influences of political, economic, social and technological factors. The paper then conducts a Porters Five Forces Analysis before comparing to two largest supermarkets in the UK. Tesco’s and ...

This 11-page paper focuses on the main reasons for the Asian financial crisis, and how it impacted the fast-growth pardigm the region was experiencing prior to 1997. Bibliography lists 16 sources.

This 5-page paper (incluedes endnotes) discusses A&W Restaurants, its franchising operations and international expansion. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 37 page paper is an in-depth compnay report on the Taiwanese compnay Formosa Plastics Group, quoted on the Taiwan Stock Exchange. The paper begins by looking at the history and development of the country and the examines the current position, starting with a breakdown of the products made and the diversify of the company ...

A 6 page paper. Diageo PLC was born through the 1997 merger of Guinness and Grand Metropolitan. The company is the largest producer of alcoholic beverages in the world. Its brands include Guinness, Tanqueray, Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker and Beaulieu wines, among many others. This essay discusses the company, two of its major competitors and its ...

Many factors influence a business, some of these are within the control of the firm, whilst others are external. However, they can all be sources that can add value to a company. This 12 page paper will show how many factors, which are often seen as costly, may add value to a company. These ...

A 16 page paper providing a survey questionnaire and describing the goals of a study designed to determine attitudes toward globalization in South Korea, one of the “tigers” of Southeast Asia. It has embraced capitalism and economic growth as has only a few other Asian nations, and the effects over the past 20 years ...

A 16 page paper that begins with an abstract. The introduction comments on the dearth of studies that offer empirical evidence of the effects of creativity in a company and also addresses the difficulties with the topic, including dualisms. The writer then explains and discusses the controversy regarding models of creativity and offers an introduction ...

This 11-page paper examines the idea that the international marketer needs to consider marketing principles (such as brand loyalty and segmentation) to succeed. The paper provides literature to support this point. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 3 page paper outlines the way in which different factors may impact on international trade, giving examples of that impact. Factors considered include social, cultural, economic, legal and political differences. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 9 page paper considers the ways in which the internet can be used by organisations to communicate, retrieve information and promote the image of their organisation. The example used n the paper is that of British Airways, with an examination of how internet is used in different ways to enhance the value within ...

This 25-page paper is a destination location analysis of Cancun, in Mexico. The paper includes a detailed analysis of existing structures and facilities, as well as assets available for development. The paper also touches on the liabilities of the region. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 4 page paper comparing World Bank involvement with principle of the Tao. If a nation lacks capital in its own right, the next best source is that of foreign direct investment (FDI). FDI support depends on economic conditions and investors’ belief that they can realize financial gains on the capital invested in ...

This 12 page paper considers the problems that extend from competition rules in the European Community and the Internet. This paper addresses some of the factors that have extended from the use of e-commerce. Bibliography lists 10 sources.