Essays and Research Papers on International Business

A 6 page paper developing a strategic fuel-hedging plan for Qantas. Fuel hedging will not solve all of Qantas' fuel cost problems, and it will have no effect at all in the short term. Over time, however, it will enable Qantas to exercise better financial control over the company and know more of ...

A 5 page paper that begins by explaining factors in the external environment that can impact domestic and global marketing. Dell is used as an example. Also discussed are how technology impacts marketing and evidence of Dell's social responsibility.

This 10-page paper focuses on outsourcing as a controversial issue. It also examines it from a global business, strategic and social responsibility point of view. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper assessing the statement, "A low per capita income will render the market useless" for the international hospitality industry. The paper uses Belize as its example, and concludes that here is no justification for rejecting a destination solely on the basis of present per capita income. Rather, tourism development can ...

An 8 page paper that responds to this question: If petrol prices in Australia rose to $10 per litre in ten years, what would be the impact on businesses? What are the risks and opportunities? The essay discusses external forces that influence all businesses. Assumptions made in the industrial organization model, Porters five sources and ...

A 5 page paper that discusses how Honda has maintained its high ranking in the industry. The paper begins with an introduction to Honda Worldwide and North American Honda. The essay identifies the basic principles and management policies the company operates within. The writer reports the company's market share as compared to other companies ...

A 21 page paper developing a marketing strategy for international operations to produce PET flake to be used in manufacturing activities. Recommendation is to develop a joint venture in South Korea to produce PET flake to be used in manufacturing in a variety of Asian countries. The paper includes Porter's five forces and ...

A 3 page paper which offers up three ways that companies and countries can adapt to do well in globalization as based on The Lexus and the Olive Tree by Thomas Friedman. No additional sources cited.

This 14 page paper examines the way that Sony approached and managed change in the 1990s. Facing a changed environment and falling sales Sony had to undertake a radical change; changing form a group organization and restructuring into a division organization. The paper outlined the background of Sony, it structure before the change in the ...

A 10 page paper that discusses leadership and organizational success in a global market. The paper reports some of the techniques and actions that foster organizational success. Two leadership styles are explained, transformational and situational, but others are mentioned. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 29 page paper examines the well-known company Starbucks. The paper starts with the background of the company, looking at its history and current position, discusses the vision and mission statements as well as the company values. An environmental analysis looks at the internal and external influences and the writer identifies the company's long-term objectives. ...

This 9 page paper examines the Swedish discount fashion store which sells high fashion; Hennes and Mauritz which operates as H&M. The paper gives a brief history of the company and looks at how and why the company may be argued as a leader in innovation. The paper looks at theory and examples of innovation ...

This 3 page paper looks at the role of the World Trade Organization (WTO) as considers the problems that arise from its lack of social or ethical framework. Some of the problems are discussed and the need for reform is outlined. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 8 page paper looks at the Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM). The first part of the paper examines the historical development, members and the main imports and exports of the members. The paper also considers the potential benefits to a potential new member. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 9 page paper looks at the proposed merger between Thomas Cook and MyTravel, two large UK travel companies. The paper considers the motivation behind the merger, how and why it is taking place and the potential outcome of the merger. The bibliography cites 11 sources.

This 5 page paper provides financial information for America Movil for the last five years and evaluates it with regard to the company's performance and projections for the future. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page research paper that discusses the relationship between globalization and the nation-state. This examination of a sampling of this literature and positions that are represented indicates that opinions are widely divergent on this topic, but—in general— scholars agree that the context and understanding of the nation-state is evolving. However, how to interpret and ...

This 7 page paper looks at the large USA based DIY retail firm and discusses whether or not expanding into China would be a good idea. The aims of the company to increase the return on investment is considered in the context of the current operations and push and pull factors that may influence ...

This 3 page paper answers questions set by the student concerning foreign direct investment. This includes defining FDI and looking at vertical and horizontal FDI, the levels of FDI in Brazil and the United Arab Emirates, and questions that the firm may want to ask regarding FDI patterns before determining international expansion plans. The ...

A 3 page summary and reaction paper to Making Capitalism More Creative by Bill Gates. No additional sources cited.

This 7-page paper examines globalization's impact on the income and culture of poorer nations. Bibliopgrahy lists 4 sources.

This 5-page paper focuses on the type of business structure and etiquette needed for doing business in China. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 26 page paper. When it was founded in 1969, DHL was a document-shuttling service between San Francisco and Honolulu. It was acquired by a German company in 2000 and over the years has become the leader in air express package delivery in much of the world outside of the US. Currently ...

This 6 page paper discusses the factors driving the internationalization of business, how IT can support business strategies, and what the issues are in developing global IT systems. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 11 page paper that discusses different aspects of the topic. Should Ronald McDonald be eliminated? In light of recent laws about advertising in France, what should the company do? Is there evidence that banning food advertising to children will reduce the obesity rate among children? These topics are discussed, including court cases, the ...