Essays and Research Papers on International Business

This 14 page paper considers the Halifax Bank, formerly a building society and how organisational culture has developed and now manifests. The paper begins by looking at the company itself, its foundation, initial purpose and the starting culture and how it has developed along with the pressures on the culture form the wider banking ...

This 5 page paper relates a hypothetical business problem, that of Daddy Bigbuck’s plan for the development of widgets, which requires a focus on national limits and international trade factors that can inherently influence the manufacturing plan. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 50 page paper considers whether the privatisation of the Ports in the UK has been a success. The paper begins by identifying the goals of privatisation by looking at the political background to the policies origins in 1970’s and 1980’s. In order to judge the relative level of success, the meeting of targets is ...

A 5 page paper discussing the positive aspects of globalization. There have been and continue to be charges against “the evil corporation” regarding labor practices in developing nations, and in some cases, the charges have been valid. Many Asian and other nations traditionally have seen no real problem with sweatshop conditions or child ...

This 15 page paper examines the way that information systems are used at the state owned Saudi Arabian oil company Saudi Aramco. The paper considers how the technology and information systems fit in with the company’s overall strategy, helping it to achieve its; goals, and then examines the system in more detail. The systems ...

This 5 page paper is valuable in understanding the company Time Warner n the post AOL merger years. The paper is a list and description of all of Time Warner’s International Operations and a list and description of all of Time Warner’s joint ventures and also recent acquisitions and divestments. The bibliography cites 8 sources. ...

Wall-Mart are a successful retail chain in the US and in other countries, such as the UK, with the acquisition of Asda. The company has invested $1.6 billion with the acquisition of the Wertkauf hypermarket chain and Interspar stores. This 9 page paper considers why the success seen in the UK as well as ...

A 14 page paper which examines entrepreneurship in terms of different countries and globalization. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

An 8 page paper discussing the risk of entering the Argentine market during economic rebuilding. Before and during the economic crisis, there was much perceived risk in entering Argentina. There is far less risk now, however. The country has made many structural changes that support business well, while also contributing to increasing ...

A 14 page paper that begins by introducing the WTO and the function of this international trade organization. The North American Trade Agreement is then discussed, focusing on reports of the results of NAFTA at its 10-year anniversary. Data are reported for Canada, the United States and Mexico. The writer comments briefly on the soundness ...

This 8-page paper determines if it's good business sense for a fiberglass door manufacturing company to enter China. The case study also includes two statistical tools to determine if this is a good idea. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5-page paper is an analysis of Submarino.com, a consumer web site focusing on the delivery of products and services to Latin America. The paper discusses suggestions to an already written case study.

This 24 page paper examines the approach that Shell, the well known petroleum company takes towards green or environmentalist issues and sustainability. The paper starts with a consideration of the different models that can be used when assessing environmental or sustainable practices. These are examined with examples, such as the Brent Spa oil rig disposal. ...

This 8 page paper evaluates Time Warner's international investments and also provides an analysis of its particular strategy. Some background information is provided about the company, inclusive of its merger with AOL. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 6 page paper considers the impact that globalisation is having on developing nations. The paper examines the advantages, such as increased wealth and job creation, as well as the disadvantages such as exploitation and increased volatility within the national economies. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

A 7 page paper selecting an international site for launching an environmentally-friendly car model. General Motors Holden, Australia (GMH) has developed a hydrogen-powered car (the H car), and originally intended to market it first in Australia. The managing director has requested that the marketing director identify a foreign country that appears to be ...

A 9 page paper providing background information on South Korea and an entry strategy for the Australian developer of a hydrogen-fueled car. South Korea has a strong interest in technology, and it has an even stronger interest in its own environment. The purpose here is to develop an entry strategy by which GMH ...

This 6 page paper considers how Korea and Thailand compare for a career choice to be made by a student with a Japanese background. The paper considers the skills and characteristics of the student and how the culture and background of these two countries may be suited to these characteristics. The bibliography cites 3 sources. ...

This 4 page paper looks at how a project or dissertation on small to medium sized enterprises in Portugal may be approached. The paper outlines the background research, modes that may be used, how primary research may be undertaken and the different ways that this broad subject may be refined. The bibliography cites 6 sources. ...

This 3-page paper discusses how a solid shipping (logistics) plan can assist in helping lesser developed nations. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3-page paper focuses on the FCPA and discusses its competitive impact on U.S. firms. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at two organisations; Cadbury’s, part of the Cadbury Schweppes group, and ACAS; the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service. The paper looks at the two organisations to show how, despite vast differences in products and services as well as stakeholders, there are commonalities in the way products and services are developed. ...

This 24 page paper at how BIDs Business Improvement Districts and REITs Real Estate Investment Trusts operate and how they can help regenerate run down areas. The requirements and practicalities of each are examined. BIDs and REITs are also assessed for their potential in the UK market. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 32 page paper compares two companies that are both dominant players in the European low cost airline industry; Easyjet and Ryanair. Bucking the recent trends both have performed well, however, Ryanair has suffered due to the recent court case where it was found to have gained uncompetitive advantages when being given subsidies by a ...

This 80 page paper examines the Greek shipping market and the need for change in order for Greek shipping companies to survive. The Greek shipping industry is very different to the shipping industry in other countries, which has led to many of the current competitive advantages. However the environment is changing, and this paper ...