International business exam notes UNIT 1 History of Canadian Trade European Trade * 1700s – trades grew fast after permanent Canadian settlement * Demand for raw materials (beaver pelts‚ fish‚ lumber) * Europe manufactured Canada’s raw materials * After 7 years war‚ England and Canada made trade agreements (help war torn France) * near-port cities used to facilitate trade import/exports US trade * Late 1700s‚ US independence
Premium Free trade Canada International trade
other energy saving processes‚ for example‚ use of daylight. It has incorporated the use of sun tubes that help light up the brew house with natural daylight. New Belgium Brewing Company has chosen to focus on the environment because the type of business they are in‚ which uses barley and oats‚ is greatly affected by climatic conditions and also their products are packaged in a way that if littering would permit‚ it would destroy the image of the environment. 2. Are New Belgium’s social initiatives
Premium Carbon dioxide Natural environment Brewing
Chapter 3- Emphasizing Cultures‚ Ethics and Norms Learning Objectives 1. Where informal institutions come from? 2. Define culture- 4 main categories (language‚ religion‚ social structure‚ education) 3. Cultures systematically differ from each other 4. Importance of ethics and combating corruption 5. Norms with strategic responses when forms deal with ethical challenges 6. Debates- culture‚ ethics and norms 7. Implications for action Opening Case- Cartoons that Exploded Sep 2005- ‘Jyllands
Premium Sociology Culture Western culture
ETHICS ETHICAL ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS Many of the ethical issues and dilemmas in international business are rooted in the fact that political systems‚ law‚ economic development‚ and culture vary significantly from Nation to nation. Consequently‚ what is considered normal practice in one nation may be considered unethical in others. Because they work for an institution that transcends National borders and cultures‚ managers in a multinational firm need to be particularly sensitive
Premium Ethics
Sukoharsono‚ SE‚ MCom-Hons‚ CSRS‚ Ph.D: International Business‚ PAGE 1 International Undergraduate Program Faculty of Economics and Business‚ the University of Brawijaya The Department of Accounting Course Exam Date Lecturer Exam Exam Status : International Business : January 2012 : Prof. Eko Ganis Sukoharsono‚ SE‚ MCom-Hons‚ CSRS‚ Ph.D : Final Exam : Take Home (Submit your answer as exam scheduled) Why Study International Business? International business affects the activities of every consumer
Free Globalization
My presentation will be 2 sections First I will show you this ad from china airline In this ad‚ the airline staffs are friendly‚ caring and kind to the others and they did the best to improve their services. Therefore‚ the humane orientation is highlight in this ad. Humane orientation refers the degree to which member of a society are fair‚ friendly‚ generous and kind to others. Generally‚ eastern countries like china‚ Malaysia rank very high on this culture while western counties like Germany
Premium Time Term Finance
International Business Strategy Mission Statement Goals SBU Portfolio Analysis Strategic Focus SWOT 5 Forces Model Vorravee Pattaravongvisut Mission Statement Most difficult job Restricts Flexibility Answers the Question:What Business are We In? Other possible questions: –Who are our customers? –How do we provide them with value? –What business do we want to be in? –How will we get there? –What is our competitive scope? (industry‚ technology‚ competency‚ segments‚ channels‚ geography)
Premium Strategic management
on international business…..7 The road ahead for international business……..……9 Summary…………………………………….………..11 Reference………………………………..……………12 Introduction Every day we hear it on the news‚ read it in the papers‚ overhear people talking about it… and in every single instance the word globalization seems to have a different meaning. So‚ what is globalization? What are its main drivers? Why and how does globalization impact international business? What’s the future of international business
Premium Economics International trade Globalization
WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY A replica of home Host County Co un try STRATEGIC ALLIANCE (J.V.) A “joint effort” 1 The Impact of Entry Barriers h The non-exporting modes of entry basically non- represent alternatives for the firm when entry barriers to a foreign market are high. h These entry barriers involve not only artificial barriers such as tariffs‚ but also involve lack of knowledge of the foreign market and a need to outsource the marketing to local firms with greater understanding
Premium Subsidiary License
International Business‚ 7e (Griffin/Pustay) Chapter 4 The Role of Culture 1) Which term refers to the collection of values‚ beliefs‚ behaviors‚ customs‚ and attitudes that distinguish one society from another? A) history B) culture C) politics D) norms Answer: B Diff: 1 Skill: Concept Objective: 1 2) In which country is nepotism valued? A) the United States B) Great Britain C) France D) China Answer: D Diff: 2 Skill: Concept Objective: 2 3) Which virtue of a job
Free Culture