Essays and Research Papers on International Business

This 9 page paper looks at the importance of social support and the issue of unmet social need for employees on international assignments. The importance of social support and the ways social support may be provided and what type of support an employee may need. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 3 page paper considers whether there is still room for expansion of global supply chains into new markets. Looking at arguments for and against this position is considered, including issues such as economic convergence, the loss of comparative advantage and the way markets are constantly evolving. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at the factors influencing the new set up of Tesco in the US with the new brand ‘Fresh & Easy’. The potential success of Tesco is considered after looking at factors such as the way they are competing and the competitive environment. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at industrial relations in India considering the way that they are influence by the politics and general culture. The political influence in considered by looking at legislation and controls and the cultural impact is assessed using Hofstedes cultural dimensions model. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 8 page paper is written in two parts. The first part examines the UK company Cadbury, looking at the level of market penetration, product development, market development and diversification. The second part of the paper carries at the same analysis looking at Electrolux. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 8-page paper focuses on the challenges faced by a multicultural workforce, and how a team manager can help forestall such challenges. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper. The Tata Group is the largest private-sector corporation in India, comprising 95 separate companies in several business sectors. This essay discusses the strategic and financial goals of the Group and of Tata Motor, which released the Nano car in 2009. Bibliography lists 5 sources. PGttn3.rtf

This 3-page paper discusses the advantages of international expansion through joint ventures. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4-page paper discusses cultural issues pertaining to doing business in Costa Rica and Mexico. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper answers 2 questions set by the student. The first question considers the way that a firm may assesses the attractiveness of the Chinese ‘good enough market’. The second looks at whether a firm should take an entry from above strategy or enter through acquisition. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 14 page paper looks at two firms in the same industry; RyanAir and EasyJet both compete in the low cost carrier segment of the airline industry in Europe. The paper considers the way the firms compete, their use of strategy, the results and how they are placed for future growth. The bibliography cites 8 ...

This 20 page paper looks at the way that acquisition by takeover occurs in the UK, considering some of the motivations behind the strategy, and then goes on to look at different aspects of takeovers including the difference between a friendly and a hostile takeover, the takeover process, potential defense strategies and differences between takeover ...

This 3-page paper attempts to answer the question as to whether Acer Group, manufacturer of PCs, should attempt FDI in China. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6-page paper focuses on Alcoa and the aluminum manufacturing industry. The paper discusses Alcoa's pricing and inputs, while talking about the impact of global competition on the company. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3-page paper answers questions pertaining to the World Trade Organization. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 38 page paper examines the multi-fibre agreement (MFA) examining what the agreement was, how it was formed and the controls that the agreement placed on exports textile and clothing exports from developing countries. The paper then looks at the impact of the MFA expiration where some countries, such as Mexico and Indonesia have lost ...

This 16 page paper looks at the way Toyota has changed in the period between 2004 and 2009. The first part of the paper considers changes in position and competitive advantages and the second part of the paper looks at organizational and functional strategies. The bibliography cites 18 sources.

This 5-page paper discusses whether the marketing mix of product, pricing, promotion and placement can work in an international context. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 11 page paper looks at a fictitious case study supplied by the student, where one country is concerns that their exports to a foreign market may be subject to anti dumping measurers or countervailing measures. The paper looks at when and how these measures may be used by a country in compliance with WTO ...

This 7-page paper discusses the rise and fall of Austrian construction company Maculan, factors as to why it collapsed, and how those factors could have been avoided. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of outsourcing trends. Recent opportunities in HR and IT outsourcing are explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 13 page paper examines Toyotas luxury brand Lexus, looking for a background to the brand and its development, and then assessing its position in 2010 assessing the external and internal environment before making strategic recommendations. The bibliography cites 15 sources.

This 11 page paper looks at what is meant by culture and the way in which the business culture in South East Asia has developed and the differences which are present as well as the way that this impacts on relationships and strategies. The bibliography cites 11 sources.

This 3 page paper answers 5 questions set by the student concerning labor problems in Iraq, looking at them from a business and economic perspective. Questions include consideration of the increased demand for workers, the barriers to attracting workers, potential impact on employees’ wages if the supply of workers remains low and how the various ...

This 8-page paper discusses the importance of leadership influence on South African corporations. Bibliography lists 8 sources.