Essays and Research Papers on International Business

This 4-page paper focuses on the Foreign Corruption Practices Act as it pertains to the fictitious Geletex. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses business meetings and cultural focus in the United States and Germany. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper looks at the way that Coca-Cola has adapted their business model to fit the local needs of the Chinese market and then considers how similar localization may be seen with the way McDonalds compete in the Kingdom of Jordan. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

A 3 page paper that reports the suspected corruption related to the KBR energy construction projects in Nigeria. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper presents information is required to construct a TWOS matrix for Opel, looking at the threats, weaknesses, opportunities and strengths that are present in a case provided by the student. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This is a 15 page paper that provides an overview of political risks to investing in foreign markets. Various methods of analysis are explored, with an emphasis on the most critical factors. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of depreciation. The impact of currency depreciation on foreign direct investments is explored. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 6-page paper focuses on how consumer behavior is influenced by national culture. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 9-page paper is a case study of Mattel Inc.'s recall some years ago of toys because of lead paint. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 19 page paper proposes a strategy for a new search engine to be launched in China. The paper starts by examining the situation in China, looking at the market and the users, as well as the challenges faced by Google. Using this analysis the potential key characteristics which would enhance the potential success of ...

This 5-page paper answers questions about Kone's launch of its new MonoSpace product in Germany. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 23 page paper compares and contrasts the approaches that are seen with reference to corporate governance in the UK and Germany. The paper starts by defining corporate governance and then looks at the way it has evolved and is implemented in both of these nations. The bibliography cites 22 sources.

This 4 page paper uses the concept of comparative advantage and the models of competitive advantage and the Uppsala model to consider the way that a firm may start an export and an import strategy, using example of a firm wishing to export cars to South Africa and import diamonds. The bibliography cites 5 ...

This 5-page paper provides an overview about corporate social responsibility, focusing on Caltrex's operations in South Africa during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper looks at the ways in which an export strategy benefits the aircraft industry in New Zealand, how a global strategy can help and be aided by cost advantage and differentiation. The bibliography cotes 3 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the way a remuneration package may be designed for a firm starting interpretation in China considering the cultural differences and the need to use HRM policies in a strategic manner. The package is designed to maximize motivation in the Chinese staff. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 7 page paper looks at Sony and the global environment within which they operate. The first part of the paper discusses the organization, its operations and global presence. The paper goes on to look at different types of the market systems and legal systems that Sony operate within, the role of political risk and ...

This 9 page paper looks at a New Zealand cattle farmer and considers the issues that may need to be considered before international trade is considered. The paper looks at relevant theories, including an explanation of intentional trade theory, the potential cultural barriers to trade and the approach that may be adopted to enter new ...

This 16-page paper focuses on the employee element at the Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd., discussing the importance of employee strategic plans and operational systems. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at the outsourcing strategy utilized by Nintendo, examining why the companies chosen to use this strategy as well as how it is used in the way in which it has been able to create value for Nintendo in the games and game console market. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

Volunteer tourism is a growing tourism segment. This 4 page paper considers the practice and assesses some the potential negative impacts the tourism can in on the environments they take place. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at the motivation theories of Maslow and Hertzberg and considers whether or not they will be applicable in developing nations. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 7-page paper discusses Starbucks and its strategy in China. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper analyzes an article on recapturing the American dream. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4-page paper focuses on whether Tom Peters' concept of flatter organizations can be introduced into Latin America. Bibliography lists 3 sources.