ELECTRONIC BUSINESS (BEB3014) CHAPTER3: CASE STUDY CASE STUDY: Microsoft and the People’s Republic of China Software piracy has been a major challenge for software makers such as Microsoft that want to sell software in the global marketplace. Laws that protect intellectual property vary from country to country‚ and the laws in many countries provide little or no protection. Governments in developing countries are reluctant to increase the protections afforded by their intellectual property
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million and majority speaks Spanish. Out of the 13 South American countries; we have chosen Chile after evaluation of the PESTE model. It has a high efficiency government due to its low corruption rate. That not only facilitated the setting up of business in Chile but also resulted in a relatively stable political environment as compared to its neighboring countries. Chile has comparably strong foreign relations with its neighboring countries and that contributed to the peace in Chile. Chile is one
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Brunel Business School Master of Science ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- TITLE STRATEGIC MARKETING MANAGEMENT MODULE CODE MG5553 Individual Coursework Assignment Word Limit: 3000 words Submission Deadline: Monday‚ 21st January 2013 by 12 noon The assignment requires you to carry out a Marketing Research and Planning Project covering a period
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standard-setting comparative assessment of global political rights and civil liberties. Published annually since 1972‚ the survey ratings and narrative reports on 193 countries and 15 related and disputed territories are used by policymakers‚ the media‚ international corporations‚ civic activists‚ and human rights defenders to monitor trends in democracy and track improvements and setbacks in freedom worldwide. The Freedom in the World survey provides an annual evaluation of the state of global freedom as
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foreign market entry mode. Describe scenarios when licensing might be the preferable one of the two entry modes. 9. International franchising is often regarded as a low-risk foreign market entry strategy. Does this view fully reflect the attraction of international franchising as a market entry mode? 10. Under what circumstances would a BOT system make sense as an international marketing
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International Business Essay Exam #2 In what kind of industries does a localization strategy make sense? When does a global standardization strategy make most sense? The industry that localization strategy would make sense would be the automotive industry‚ manufacturing factories‚ and I want to stay the big chain grocery stores. By these firms customizing the products they offer to local demand‚ the firm increases the value of that product in the local market. But on the downside‚ it involves
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Ray Kroc summed up the intensity of the fast food business best when he said of his competitors‚ "If they were drowning to death‚ I’d put the hose in their mouth." In the quick-serve restaurant industry‚ no two brands have waged war over customer loyalty as publicly as McDonald’s and Burger King. The rivalry dates back to the mid-20th century as both companies emerged on the national scene‚ battling for territory and franchisees. The burger business is all about share of stomach. There are only so
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SEGMENTATION‚ Targeting and positioning of BURGER KING Background The following is the analysis the segmentation‚ targeting positioning of Burger King. Burger King Corporation is founded by James McLamore and David Edgerton‚ beginning the legacy of flame-broiled beef and commitment to quality ingredients and friendly service. BURGER KING is the second largest fast food hamburger chain in the world. Nowadays‚ more than 11 million guests visit BURGER KING Restaurants around the world. When back to
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Briefly discuss the three types of staffing policies in international business. Discuss the staffing policies adopted by MNCs (Multi-National Company) operating in Singapore. Which is the most attractive approach and why? The 3 types of staffing policies are ethnocentric‚ polycentric‚ and geocentric. Ethnocentric approach fills key management position with parent-country nationals. Advantage: * Overcome the lack of qualified manager in host country * Unify corporate culture. * Transfer
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As the case points out‚ it appears that the relationship between Intel and Costa Rica seems to be progressing well. What are some of the advantages of such goodwill between Intel and Costa Rica? GDP – The monetary value of all the finished goods and services produced within a country’s borders in a specific time period. It includes all of private and public consumption‚ government outlays‚ investments and exports less imports that occur within a defined territory. * The 300 million investment
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