Essays and Research Papers on International Business

This 10 page paper examines the acquisition of Chrysler by Daimler-Benz in 1998, looking at why and how this acquisition took place, the perceived benefits to the companies in the context of their own resources and capabilities as well as the wider environmental factors in the automotive industry and eventual the outcome that led to ...

This 22 page paper looks HRM in Ireland and considers the way employers may seek to motivate employees with the use of taxed and non taxable incentives and rewards. The paper looks at the tax regime, the theories of motivation and the way in which financial and non financial rewards may be perceived by the ...

This 5 page paper discusses why community and youth leaders need to understand globalization. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 16 page paper examines the well known confectionary firm Hershey’s with the aim of identifying a suitable international strategy and target market. Hershey’s is examined with a SOT and Porters Five Forces models, Ireland is examined as a potential destination and then methods of entry are discussed. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses strategic implementation when it comes to the fictitious Able Corp. and its desire to penetrate international markets. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper presents a PEST analysis looking at the political, economic, social and technological influences that are, and may be felt, by two airlines; British Airways and Air Asia. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at the factors which should be considered when looking at international labour relations, considering the differences between international and national labor relations. The paper uses Hofestedes model of cultural diversity as the basis of the discussion. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses why eBay is having troubles in its Korean and Chinese markets. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 24-page paper focuses on launching a prospective business venture (ice cream manufacturing) in Australia, the UK and Germany. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 7-page paper provides a guide to making country selections for expansion of an ice-cream business abroad. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 6 page paper compares and contrast aspects of human resource management at the Tata's subsidiary in the UK; the Jaguar and Land Rover Group and Volvos operations in India. The general approach as well as recruitment, training and development as well as rewards are included. The bibliography cites 12 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing statistical data available from Singapore and the concern for economic growth at the end of 2008. Singapore's economy depends heavily on manufacturing, specifically in information-related hardware. Rather than the 6 percent growth anticipated for 2008, the Wall Street meltdown has led the government to downgrade estimates to 3 ...

A 6 page paper discussing a case dated late 2007. A time of economic contraction is an excellent time for learning, applying lessons and building for the future and the better days ahead. Recommendation for Wal-Mart is that it focuses on the US market and seeks to learn all it can about changing ...

This 17 page paper looks at two companies in differing industries; retail and hospitality. Asda and Hilton in the UK are examined, comparing policies strategies and performance. The paper ends with recommendations for each company. The bibliography cites 14 sources.

This 8 page paper gives a good over view of the container shipping industry looking at the trends and patterns that have been seen regarding demands for the services, types of vessel used, structure of the industry, influences on the ports and expectations for the future. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 16 page paper looks at the issue of international HRM and the influence of culture in the way HRM policies are determined and implemented in a MNC. The way culture is created and the influences that are seen, as well as the associated characteristics are discussed along will the potential impacts for an MNC. ...

This 4 page paper looks at the performance of Toyota, how it is performing in the 2007 – 2009 period and compared the performance the automotive industry and compares the performance directly to General Motors, its' nearest competitor. The sales levels and financial performance are compared. The bibliography cites 6 sources. The bibliography cites 5 ...

This 9 page paper looks at the reasons why businesses use sweatshops and impacts, positive and negative, that the presence of sweatshops have on business and society. The paper focuses on sweatshops in developing countries and uses the apparel industry as an example. The bibliography cites 11 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at the different vision of culture in the multinational firm General Electric (GE) and compares it with the local Dubai utility company Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). The paper considers the different visions of culture looking at espoused values and the evidence from the operations, policies and human resource ...

This 12 page paper considers the potential of IHOP to enter the German market. The paper looks at IHOP and its' parent company to assess the way it competes and the at the German market to asses if there is a potential match. The method of entry into the German market is assessed and a ...

This 4 page paper looks at the metal trader; C K Yeung, looking at the culture, how it competes and the way it will be able to deal with a changing competitive environment. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 3 page paper reports Starbucks' expansion into Asia and why Asia was selected before Europe. The paper reports and discusses the company's criteria to accepting a joint venture partnership offer. What is happening in China is also discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at the different stakeholders that would be impacted in the ITC implemented a tariff ion imported Chinese furniture. The different stakeholders are identified and the impact analyzed. The findings are also presented in a set of 3 PowerPoint slides. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at why companies want to enter global markets and considers the strategic models and options which explain and facilitate globalization. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 12 page paper that begins with an introduction to Knight Frank, a multinational real estate company. The focus then changes to this company in Australia. The topic is office space supply and demand. Supply and vacancy data are reported for several cities in Australia with comments. A recommendation to use electronic networking is ...