Essays and Research Papers on International Business

This 7 page paper answers two questions on international business. The first question considers the strategy that may be used and how the strategy may be forming 84 a company that wants to use intermediate as part of its international operations. The second question examined some of the barriers which exist in undertaking international trading, ...

This 5-page paper discusses similarities and contrasts between Brazil, Russia, India and China. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This is a 10 page paper that provides an overview of outsourcing. Arguments are made against outsourcing on the basis of diminished wages, lower quality and reliability, and diminished corporate reputation. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at the way market access is assured under World Trade Organization regulations, including the application of tariffs, sanitary and phytosanitary measures and technical regulations. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at the concept and practice of commercial diplomacy, explaining what it is, comparing its’ practice to traditional diplomacy. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 4 page paper is based on a student-provided scenario of this same title. The writer discusses three issues: is Kenya a monochromatic or polychromatic culture; the positive and negative aspects of the family’s cross-cultural training; and whether this family will have a positive experience or not. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at 2 cases of merger and acquisition that have been referred for regulatory approval, looking at the potential issues, problems, objections that are linked to the merger or acquisitions as well as consideration of the ethical issues. The two cases are the proposed acquisition of T Mobile by AT&T and ...

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of international business communication. An article on the effects of language and culture is reviewed. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper considers the global liquor industry as the challenges which it may face as a result of environmental issue such as climate change. The bibliography cites 9 sources.

An 8 page paper that begins with definitions of globalization and international trade. The paper focuses on the pro's and con's of globalization and how international trade has facilitated globalization. Examples are included. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 21 page paper considers a Malaysian cosmetics company that wants to expand into another Asian market. The paper identifies China as a viable destination, justifying the choice and considering the impact that the environment may have on the way expansion plans are developed. The paper then outlines a marketing plan, including identification of the ...

This 5-page paper discusses Avon Products Inc. and globalization concerns. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5-page paper focuses on how Dell Inc. can get personal computers into China through distribution methods. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 8 page paper looks at the Abu Dhabi based oil and gas services firm, examining the influences on the company with the use of a PESTLE framework looking at the political, economic, social, technological, legal and environmental influences on the firm. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at the way in which energy Corporation is taking place in East Asia, including ASEAN. The paper focuses on the agreements and actions which are taken place in the area, and assesses the reality against the rhetoric. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing Monsanto as a global company in terms of economic principles. Globalization allows Monsanto to operate in areas of lower cost where its products also will sell for lower prices. Operating in other countries reduces the company's currency risk relative to operating internationally only from US locations, and also ...

This 4-page paper discusses methods of selling office furniture to the German market. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 16 page paper that provides an overview of international marketing. Various aspects of market research are explored. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 4 page paper relates the fact that global entrepreneurship is on the rise. Many companies are recognizing the benefits of the global market place and global distribution models that can be applied to a range of products and services. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 28 page paper looks at Taiwan's possible business destination, considering the different aspects of the macro environment, looking at the political environment, the economy, the financial system and taxes, international trade relations, the ease of undertaking imports and exports as well as the culture, utilizing Hofstede's cultural dimensions model. The bibliography cites 24 sources. ...

The 16 page paper examines the rhetoric and the practice of corporate governance at the UK-based oil company BP. Issues such as the general values as well as environmental responsibility, social responsibility and interaction with shareholders are all discussed. The bibliography cites 11 sources.

This 8 page paper examines the business environment in New Zealand, considering the microenvironment utilizing a PEST approach examining political, economic, social and technological influences as well as looking at the way in which industry conditions may be examined. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of sociotechnical systems. An article on the role of cultural differences in such systems is reviewed. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 11 page paper discussed the concept and practice of sustainable tourism, looking at what the term means and the way it may be developed. The way in which sustainable tourism is developing in the real world is also considered including information on its development in North Cyprus. The bibliography cites 19 sources.

This 19 page paper looks at the issues and challenges of global marketing strategies. The paper includes consideration of the internationalization process, the choice of a standardized or a localized strategy and media issues. The paper looks at a wide range of theories that can be applied to nay industry but pays particular attention to ...