Like all things, there are pros and cons to a democratic country. One large pro in relation to business is the freedom of organization and expression, such as starting a business. This freedom gives business owners that ability to operate their business according to their liking. Also, the company is given economic, social, and political power. Because a democracy allows individuals to start their own businesses, it is essentially easier to start a business in a democratic country. Aside from the pros are several cons. With every form of government comes regulations and at times a lack of government stability. With that said, the affects of government regulations and instability can hurt businesses. Typically, corruption tends to be at a higher rate in democratic countries which can also hurt businesses. For example, several countries in Africa have a democracy and the lack of business and economic growth speak for the …show more content…
The reports in Sudan of civilians being killed and rebels and reports in Vietnam of religious leaders being prosecuted falls under a totalitarian rule. Totalitarianism, also called dictatorship, is the absolute political control of an individual or party over a population. From the violent actions mentioned above, it is obvious that a totalitarian rule is harmful to a society and to the economy. Although this form of government is not affecting the business directly, it is affecting the business indirectly. For example, the business is now experiencing pressure from activists and may continue to unless action is taken. Also, the violent chaos is creating an environment that can negatively affect economic growth. With that said, I would proceed to shift the operation of the business into a new country. Before doing so, I would need to analyze the market potential for different countries, run analysis, and develop a business expansion plan. Once I have found a country that is free from the violence of a totalitarian rule and can promote the success of my business and the economy, expansion into that country will take