Essays and Research Papers on International Business

This 5 page paper considers the changes that have occurred within BA in 2005 and the way that Lewin’s Force Field Theory may be seen inn operation in terms of pressures for change and restraining forces. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 3 page paper begins by reporting data regarding the rising crime rates in Argentina and data about the security industry in the country. The writer suggests a joint venture as the best way to enter the market. The writer also comments on the target market and regulations for these types of systems. Bibliography lists ...

This 16 page paper examines the macro environment in Australia to consider the suitability of launching a new luxury hybrid car. The paper outlines the product and then considers the economic, demographic, cultural, natural, technological and political influences from the theoretical and the practical perspective. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 15 page paper looks at how outsourcing may be used and why outsourcing is attractive as well as the potential problems associated with outsourcing. The issues are considered in general and then applied to the case of Halifax Bank of Scotland (HBOS). The bibliography cites 16 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the property market in Lebanon. This includes the patterns of development, rises in property prices and the average cost of real estate in 2006 as well as looking at the major development companies. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

Telesp is one of the four major telecom supplier in Brazil, this 3 page paper suggests tree strategies for the company to se to increase sales and move forward. Each suggestion is listed with three advantages and three disadvantages. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

A 17 page paper. As might be anticipated, this paper discusses a myriad of issues and topics, beginning with a brief definition of culture and globalization. The writer discusses, in detail, globalization and cultural diversity, reporting and discussing arguments that promote the premise that globalization diminishes cultures and the primes that globalization may be ...

This 15 page paper examines the potential satisfaction levels of employees employed in Kuwait by the supermarkets. The paper starts by considering what is meant by job satisfaction and then considers different models that may be used to explain how employers may try to provide satisfaction. The models of economic man and social man are ...

A 3 page paper. A fictional cruise line needs to align information technology operations between centers in two countries. The essay provides three alternatives with advantages and disadvantages of each alternative. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 12 page paper examines different data needed as part of a marketing plan for a budget hotel located in Aqtau in Kazakhstan. The paper considers the demographics of the target market and other factors such as psychographics, geographical appeal, social and cultural factors. The paper than considers the micro and macro competition that should ...

This 5 page paper looks at a case study supplied by the student and answers three questions concerning the value the company creates bringing buyers and supplier together, the placement of an order, and the internal organization of the company. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

A 14 page paper discussing HR issues that a company expanding to China will need to consider in planning and executing an HR audit and building an effective workforce in China. The paper provides a country analysis and focuses on the culture, and uses a case study of a company that set as its ...

This 10 page paper looks at the obligations that multinational companies should have when dealing with Developing countries in terms of ethical and environmental issues. The paper outlines the different approaches a firm may adopt and argues that obligation in developing countries should be the same as for operations in the developed world. The bibliography ...

This 8 page paper looks at whether global outsourcing can result in lower coasts and increase the profitability of a company. The paper looks at the theoretical reasons why outsourcing may cut costs and considers the hidden costs. Specific cases are cited and the impact on profits is considered. The bibliography cites 11 ...

This 4 page paper is made up for graphs looking at the type of tourist that visit the British Virgin Islands and accompanies a paper on the types of tourists and tourism in the BVI. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 9 page paper discusses the idea that Jules Verne's book, 'Around the World in 80 Days,' is a guide to 19th century globalization. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 6 page paper that focuses on three multinational corporations who have operations in Brazil. The essay reports and discusses CSR activities of Archer Daniels Midland Company, Diageo plc, and Chiquita in Brazil. The writer comments on how the corporate culture supports these activities. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 9 page paper examines the role and importance of warehousing and inventory control and management and the transportations and distribution arrangements for the Australian company Macmillan Distribution services. The bibliography cites 11 sources.

This 6 page paper undertakes a TOWS analysis and QSPM, Space, EFE, IFE and IE matrix analysis of an oil, gas and petrochemical consultant company in Iran. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 16 page paper examines the way in which the alcoholic drink market could be segmented. These segments are then applied to the well known Australian company Fosters, identifying which of the segments are most important and why, looking at the characteristics and behaviour of the segments. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This is a 3 page paper which discusses the ongoing argument against outsourcing. The bibliography has 6 sources.

This 3 page paper considers the effect organizational change can have on projects assigned to project management teams and global and virtual teams. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 13 page paper is a marketing plan for a golf school located in Shanghai. The paper starts by considering the target market and then uses the model of the 4 P’s to outline the product, price, placement and promotion of the school. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at a case study supplied by the student. Lincoln Electric want to expand into India, they have three choices; acquisition, joint venture or a new start up company. The paper discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each option. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 7 page paper looks at the book “The World is Flat” by Thomas L Freidman, considers the main arguments, discusses the implications for companies from the operations management strategy and the supply chain perspective before examining the weakness of the book. The bibliography cites 1 source.