Essays and Research Papers on International Business

This 32-page paper compares China and South Africa, attempting to take lessons from China that South Africa can use in its own developing nation statuts. Topics discussed include the socioeconomics, business structure and security of each country. Bibliography lists 16 sources.

This 13 page paper is an overview of Toyota, looking at its core competences in terms of manufacturing and process, how it competes with cost leadership and differentiation, as well as aspects such as marketing and vision. The bibliography cites 20 sources.

This 4-page paper discusses how Chinese and Mexican imports are affecting the U.S. manufacturing sector. For the most part, the Chinese imports have more of an impact on the U.S. than those from Mexico. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

The increased level of competition in the manufacturing industries globally have forces changes in industries in order for them to remain competitive. This 6 page paper look at how the Austrian manufacturing industry has changed moving towards the softer human relations school of management. The bibliography cites 14 sources.

This 14 page paper considers the way in which regeneration may take place and the impact for the different stakeholders, the paper examines two nearby regeneration schemes in Lancashire; Wigan and Salford. The paper considers who these have met the needs of different stakeholders and compares their performance. The bibliography cites 14 sources.

This 19 page paper looks at an example of a collaboration that turns into a joint venture and show how this fits it positively with the strategy of the company. The example chosen is the Brewery Group Denmark; BGD and their use of collaboration and joint ventures in distribution. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 11 page paper examines Turkey as a tourist destination. The paper starts by considering the importance of tourism to the country and then looking at a number of places of historical interest including the Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya), The Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii), Dolmabahçe Palace, Troy, Aphrodisias, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Safranbolu, Mount Nemrut, Halil Rahman Mosque, ...

This 12 page paper examines Italy's place in today's global business environment. Italy's businesses as well as regulation is discussed. Its reluctance to embrace the euro is seen as an obstacle to success in a global environment. Many other aspects of Italy's role in the global economy are discussed. Bibliography lists 10 ...

This 3-page paper discusses a global strategy for U.S.-based cigarette maker Philip Morris and how it is making inroads into Indonesia. This is an article review of "Philip Morris expands in Indonesia," which was published in the March 15, 2005 issue of the Wall Street Journal.

This 7 page paper examines the development of global ecotourism, looking at what has fuelled its rise and what challenges it has faced. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

Analysis of JCB The UK construction machinery company JCB, named after the founder Joseph Cyril Bamford, has seen great success since 1990. This 8 page paper uses the model of McKinsey's 7 S's to examine the company with its' strategy, structure, shared values, symbolic behaviour, systems, staff and skills to examine why the company has ...

The directory enquiries industry in the UK has undergone change with the abolition of the British Telecom 192 service and the launch of the 118 services. This comprehensive 14 page paper looks at the industry and the way it is developing, The paper starts with the background and aims of the liberalisation and then looks ...

This 9 page paper looks at Wal-Mart and considers an international expansion into the Syrian market. The paper starts by conducting a Porters Five Forces analysis of Wal-Mart and then looks at Syria as a potential trade destination, using a PEST analysis to assess the market. The paper then outlines a plan to for Wal-Mart ...

This 9-page paper examines the impact that MNCs have on the government and policies of least developed nations. A literature review and discussion about the topic is included. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing long-standing EU sugar-exporting practices and the controversy surrounding them. The EU recently offered to end agricultural subsidies if other member nations would respond in kind. If the EU is offering to end its extensive and often background practices of subsidizing its own agricultural exports, of course it has ...

This 11 page paper considers Germany as a potential target for expansion and considers it in terms of competitive advantages and uses Porters Diamond to analysis the country. Germany is the EU's largest single economy as well as being located centrally and has many core competences tat can benefit any international expansion making it a ...

Daimler-Benz had many challenges in 1991. This 3 page paper considers how Daimler-Benz has dealt with the strengths weaknesses opportunities and threats it faced in 1991, and how it has developed since including the acquisition of Chrysler to make DaimlerChrysler. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

Samsung is a global company with a well known brand, Started in 1938 the company has seen a high level of success. This 12 page paper considers the different strategies of Samsung and how they fit in with the theory if international development and expansion. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 16 page paper looks at the marketing of Ericsson when they developed a global marketing campaign in 1998. The paper examines how and why this was undertaken, the benefits and the problems and consider the short and long term implications with reference to international marketing theory. The bibliography cites 9 sources.

This 12 page paper considers the relationship between technology and technological adoption, globalization and economic growth. The paper considers this from an economic perspective looking at the interaction and motivation of the developed and developing countries and considers how this manifests and the way reality compared with theory. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

The international expansion of retailers tends to follow different patterns compared with other industries where a more careful and gradual expansion may be seen. This 20 page paper considers the patterns of expansion seen in Marks and Spencers looking at the successes and the mistakes. The bibliography cites 17 sources.

An 18 page paper discussing the marketing problems and opportunities before Volkswagen's luxury car, the Phaeton. Launched in 2002, Volkswagen strives to compete directly with Mercedes, BMW and even Volkswagen-owned Audi. Where the Phaeton is concerned, Volkswagen currently looks very much like the arrogant Detroit of the 1970s, which gave customers only what ...

This 20 page paper examines the process of internationalisation seen with the expansion of Anita Roddick's Body Shop. Starting out in 1976 as a single outlet this has grown to a chain of franchises across 49 countries. The paper looks a the way this has been achieved with the use of competitive advantages and the ...

A 4 page discussion of the many factors that come into play when utilizing cheaper labor sources in Mexico. Factors such as the bribes that are expected by Mexican customs, the red tape they can throw your way when you refuse to pay such bribes, and labor strikes all exert influence on supply and demand calculations. ...

This 8 page paper argues that the marketing of McDonalds, especially in the Middle East, is out of tune with the market and does not attract Muslim customers. The paper shows why the marketing is out of date and not achieving its' objectives and then recommends some changes. The bibliography cites 10 sources.