What are the main advantages and disadvantages of foreign direct investment as a means of entering new markets? Support your answer with real examples‚ where possible. Introduction Globalization describes the process by which regional economies‚ societies‚ and cultures have become integrated through a global network of communication‚ transportation‚ and trade. Bhagwati (2004). Big part of globalization is Foreign Direct Investment. Foreign direct investment (FDI) can be defined as the
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Renewable Fuels Solar Energy: Advantages: -Energy is free although there is a building cost. -Causes no pollution‚ however‚ energy may go into machines that produce pollution. -Solar energy can be used in remote areas where it is too expensive to extend the electricity power grid. -Estimated that the worlds oil reserves will last for 30-40 years whereas solar energy is infinite. Disadvantages: -Solar energy can only be harnessed when it is daytime
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Advantages of vegetarianism One advantage that cannot be disputed is that vegetarian’s conscience can be at peace in the sense that he does not cause the death of animals grown for meat and fat such as rabbits‚ poultry or pigs. This idea alone persuades many people‚ especially women to start embracing vegetarianism as their way of life. Another undisputable advantage of vegetarianism is that long-term vegetarians are rarely overweight thus people can make losing weight easier by becoming vegetarians
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Advantages and Disadvantages of the Internet The internet has been the most prominent innovation in the 21st century. It’s a terrific global network that brought changes in the world of technology. However‚ just like any other technology‚ the internet has its own advantages and disadvantages. The internet has made communication faster and easier. Emails are instant; they are delivered around the world in just seconds. There are no other forms of written communication faster than an email. Video
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ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF ECOTOURISM If done right‚ there are many more advantages of ecotourism than disadvantages. Unfortunately‚ ecotourism is still a new field of study and a new sub sector of the tourism industry. And‚ with most new found industries‚ many organizations‚ companies‚ and countries are taking advantage of it. With so many disadvantages of ecotourism‚ it is hard to see the advantages and benefits of ecotourism. However‚ if done right‚ the
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Internet The term internet has become the most recognized word for the young and the old. Everyone seems to know what internet is for and where to get it. The thing is‚ internet is the greatest invention of the 20th century for it holds all the information that human beings can possibly supply. With a click of button and keyboard strokes‚ we are connected to the world of information. However useful the internet is it still poses several risks and disadvantage which
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Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of advertisements. Advertising is a communication whose purpose is to inform potential customers about various products and services and how to obtain and use them. Advertising is a multi-billion dollar business and its messages are conveyed to the farthest places on Earth. It uses every major medium to deliver these messages including television‚ movies‚ newspapers‚ radio‚ magazines‚ video games‚ the internet and billboards. Most advertisements are often
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Advantages and disadvantages of franchising‚ and advice I would give to an entrepreneur who is evaluating a franchise opportunity The advantages for the franchisee The franchisor franchisee relationship is symbiotic-each party provides the other something beneficial it would not have been able to provide for itself. Both gain so both must contribute. The franchisor’s best interest is having each of its outlets succeed‚ and because of this‚ the franchising firm provides a number of advantages to
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NMS permits the interventions to be done either as a face-to-face appointment or via telephone. Careful consideration must be given as to which of these communication methods is adopted by the pharmacy as each method brings its own advantages and disadvantages. Although face-to-face communication would be the preferred method of conducting an intervention‚ it is likely that telephone interventions will be used by most pharmacies at some stage. This brief guide will help you and your staff
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3. FTAs – advantages and disadvantages The principal point of Free Trade Agreements is to secure trade liberalisation. While the traditional debate about FTAs is the danger that they can divert rather than create trade‚ the record to date suggests there has been little diversion and that FTAs and regional agreements have been effective in encouraging wider trade liberalisation. A practical advantage of FTAs is that they are quicker and easier to negotiate than multilateral agreements because fewer
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