Essays and Research Papers on International Business

A 5 page paper discussing potential origins of the mass exodus of programming and other computer-related jobs from the US to overseas locations. The student-provided premise that it is all a result of two decades of trade with newly-industrialized nations is a short-sighted one, but it does have some merit. The paper proposes ...

A 4 page paper discussing the advantages and disadvantages of foreign operations in both a tax- and non-tax-related perspective. Kaplan Enterprises Inc. is a U.S. corporation seeking to expand its business overseas, and it has selected a host country “that imposes a 20 percent tax on corporate income earned within its borders.” The ...

This 10 page paper considers the value of participative decision-making processes and if they can add value. This is assess by looking at four different examples of the practice within the UK. Included are the examples of Nissan, BMW Rover, Philips and the Liverpool Chinatown Business Association. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 6 page paper begins with a brief overview of the company that developed aspirin in 1899. Selected financial data are presented. The essay then discusses the company's supply chain management, which is different for each subgroup and in each country. Global initiatives are reported. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 6 page paper is written in two parts. The first part looks at the products or services offered by the company and the organisational structure, the second part of the paper looks at the effects of the macro environment in terms of the political, economic, media, and technological influences as will as the impact ...

This 6 page paper looks at how globalization has change the paper of the labour force in all countries that participate in global trade. The paper looks at both developing and developed countries and shows how and why these changes are occurring. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 10 page paper is written in two parts. The first part uses a PEST analysis to examine the political, economic, social and technological influence on the cruise line industry. The second part of the paper used Porters Five Forces model to examine how P&O Princess compete in this environment. The bibliography cites 8 ...

This 12 page paper examines the low cost airline EasyJet, the main rival of Ryanair, looking at the market they compete in, how they perform in this market, their competitive advantages and marketing strategies. The paper ends with marketing recommendations that build on the current messages and will appeal the existing target market as ...

A 6 page paper based on Harvard Case 399-102, chronicling the paths of Philips and Matsushita in becoming global companies. Matsushita has had more success overall; the purpose here is to identify issues that have been key for each and to comment on those key issues leading to recommendations for the companies. Bibliography ...

This 3 page paper looks at the problem of outsourcing in the US and considers how the trend of losing jobs to developing countries may be reversed. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 4 page paper examines and summarises an article that examines the relationship between the EU and the US regarding tax and subsidy polices and then considers how this can be interpreted in the broader context of the economies and policies. The bibliography cites 1 source.

This 9 page paper considers the impact and the responses to globalism. The paper looks at how the responses to this have resulted in increased competition and the pressure to reduce costs, which has seen the adoption of technology in an attempt to increase productive and leverage knowledge as well as to shorten the development ...

This 5-page paper details the free trade agreement of NAFTA, why the countries involved were interested in participating, and what the advantages and disadvantages were of the program. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing the growth and benefits of financial globalization. Though financial globalization has helped worldwide economic conditions overall, there are areas of the world that remain in abject poverty and virtually untouchable in the near future. Consistently, the world’s poorest nations are also the world’s most corrupt. The greatest ...

An 8 page paper discussing current conditions and recent predictions regarding the recovery of the semiconductor industry, particularly as it applies to Intel and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), which together constitute the largest portion of the semiconductor industry relative to Silicon Valley. Silicon Valley’s economy is improving slowly, but it is not expected to ...

An 6 page paper that considers specific aspects of and factors associated with operating a company's foreign office. The writer begins by reporting advertising campaigns of large corporations that where the meaning was not translated and incidents of cultural and language mishaps. The next section discusses the importance of emphasizing coordination with the head office ...

This 12 page paper looks at the UK retail firm Marks and Spencer's, their recent problems and consider show public relationships could be used to help enhance the stores image. The paper identifies the five main stakeholder groups and considers how messages can be framed to influence the opinions and perception of these groups. The ...

6 questions answered in 5 pages on international trade. The questions require the student to visit several websites such as those for the IMF, World Bank, U.S. Treasury department and the U.S. Census to find specific information contained on those pages. Includes 3 tables. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing the economic impact in Denver of establishing a small specialty apparel manufacturing facility there. This business and others like it have the ability to turn around the issue of competition. At present, small apparel manufacturers wring their collective hands over how to remain in business when giant producers ...

This 8 page paper uses Amazon.co.uk as a case study to look at the way in which e-commerce can be used as an effective business method, the importance of the consumers experience and the explanation of a business model developed specifically for e-commerce. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines how one businsess, Aveda, works and whether it damages cultural identity or helps unify cultures in a way that is nurturing. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 16 page paper is written in four parts. The first part looks at the concept of silent and shadow accounts, what they how they can be used and the value they may provide for stakeholders of Tesco and other companies. The second part of the paper looks at different risk disclosure statements made Tesco ...

A 6 page overview of the problems confronting labor unions. The author reviews the reasons for these problems and considers the suggestions of Andy Stern, president of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), who is calling for a move away from the antiquated labor unions of yesterday and toward more effective mega unions of the day. ...

This 14 page paper examines the concept of enterprise zones in the UK the goals and the criticisms. The paper starts with the historical development of enterprise zones as a tool for regeneration to create employment and then looks at the incentives and the relevant success of the scheme using some of the most ...

This 15 page paper examines the UK automotive industry. The sales of cars has reached a mature stage, this report undertakes an in-depth Porters Five Forces analysis, looking at the influences of existing and new competition, the power of buyers and suppliers and the threat of substitutes. The paper then considers how an operations manager ...