successfully developed an 800hp single phase DC motor that is more energy efficient. The company has also decided to market and sell their motors directly to machine manufactures rather than going through traditional distributor channels. As a result‚ business has skyrocketed and the company has now expanded to five factories that are located in Malaysia and the Philippines. Headquartered in Portland‚ OR‚ UMUC also has two new small R&D facilities where research is conducted to increase the hp of the single
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Starbucks Coffee: International Business Practices Starbucks is undoubtedly an international brand. The history of coffee traces back to Ethiopia‚ Africa‚ India‚ Arabia‚ and Europe‚ and has been traded abroad since the 11th century. Understanding the demand and widespread market for coffee‚ Starbucks has triumphantly capitalized both the domestic market‚ and the varied international markets as well. Possessing about 6‚500 retail sites worldwide‚ Starbucks’ net is spread across thirty countries
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POLITICAL RISK IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS The term business normally refers to the act of doing any transactions that ends up in earning or losing money. The act that is ending up in financial implications is called business. This business can be considered as a result of collective commercial transactions of all types involving government‚ private‚ corporate‚ individual or a group of individual‚ and so on. Anyone involve in the business usually undertakes such operations only for the purpose
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ISCA PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION PILOT PAPER (NOVEMBER 2013) CORPORATE AND BUSINESS STRATEGY (CBS) SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS ISCA PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION 2013 Term 2 Corporate and Business Strategy – Pilot Paper for Nov 2013 ISCA PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION CORPORATE AND BUSINESS STRATEGY (CBS) 15 NOV 2013 SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS I. True or False questions (Q1 to Q10) (Total: 10 marks) 1. (F) High volume/low cost different from upward differentiation. 2. (F) Also depends on settling operations
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Alpha‚ I’d like you to meet Mr. Beta‚ our client from San Diego." Is this introduction correct? Yes/no 2. At a social function‚ you meet the CEO of an important Japanese corporation. After a brief chat‚ you give him your business card. Is this correct? Yes/no 3. You’re entering a cab with an important client. You position yourself so the client is seated curbside. Is this correct? Yes/no 4. You’re hosting a dinner at a restaurant. You’ve pre-ordered
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The International Journal Of Business & Management (ISSN 2321 –8916) www.theijbm.com THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT Effect Of Inventory Control Systems On Operational Performance Of Tea Processing Firms: A Case Study Of Gianchore Tea Factory‚ Nyamira County‚ Kenya Kennedy Maeba Mogere Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture And Technology (JKUAT)‚ Kenya Dr. Margaret Oloko Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture And Technology (JKUAT)‚ Kenya Dr. Walter Okibo Jomo Kenyatta University
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International Business‚ 13e (Daniels/Radebaugh/Sullivan) Chapter 1 Globalization and International Business 1) The broadening set of interdependent relationships among people from different parts of the world is known as ________. A) globalization B) offshoring C) franchising D) outsourcing Answer: A Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5 Skill: Concept Objective: STUDY QUESTION 1.1: What are international business and globalization? What is the relationship between them? AACSB: Multicultural and Diversity
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Chapter 1 Globalization and International Business 1) The broadening set of interdependent relationships among people from different parts of the world is known as ________. A) globalization B) offshoring C) franchising D) outsourcing Answer: A Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5 Skill: Concept Objective: STUDY QUESTION 1.1: What are international business and globalization? What is the relationship between them? AACSB: Multicultural and Diversity 2) The term globalization is sometimes used to mean the ________
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to their own nation but to go international and seek new market for their products and services. The environmental standards and norms play a significant role in determining the competitiveness of products and goods on the international market. Environmental responsibility is a vital component of a business strategy as it not only helps the environment‚ but it wins the trust of communities and gains the respect of the governments of the countries in which the business operates. All businesses impact
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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
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