Globalization refers to the increasing unification of the world’s economic order through reduction of such barriers to international trade as tariffs‚ export fees‚ and import quotas. The goal is to increase material wealth‚ goods‚ and services through an international division of labor by efficiencies catalyzed by international relations‚ specialization and competition. It describes the process by which regional economies‚ societies‚ and cultures have become integrated through communication‚ transportation
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Independent Writing Assignment – Reading List Critically evaluate Maslow’s hierarchy of needs as way of understanding employee motivation in contemporary Chinese business. Adair‚ J. (2006) Leadership and Motivation. London: Kogan Page Ltd (available on ebrary) This book considers the theories of both Maslow and Herzberg and reflects on how both inner-generated and outer-generated factors influence motivation. Alas‚ R. (2008) Attitudes and values in Chinese manufacturing companies: A
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INTRODUCTION International business is a term used to collectively describe all commercial transactions that take place between two or more nations. It refers to all those business activities which involves cross border transactions of goods‚ services‚ resources between two or more nations. It can be either the buying (importing) or selling (exporting) of goods or services on a global basis. In the achievement of the strategic objectives of a self-reliant and dynamic economy‚ the government considers
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quantity supplied. (Pages 163-164) 4. What is the role of international banks in the foreign-exchange market? The role of banks in the foreign-exchange market is varied. They play a major role in both the wholesale and retail markets. In the wholesale market‚ international banks are responsible for some 83% of all foreign-exchange transactions as they trade for their own accounts and for customers. At the retail level‚ international banks provide assistance to commercial customers‚ speculators
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The six major modes of international business are imports and exports‚ tourism and transportation‚ licensing and franchising‚ turnkey operations‚ management contracts‚ and direct and portfolio investment. Imports and exports are the most common mode of international business‚ particularly in smaller companies even though they are less likely to export. Large companies are more likely to engage in other modes of international business in conjunction with importing and exporting. Companies may import
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Managerial Function in International Business Importance of managerial function in international business When it comes to international expansion of a business‚ there are many things that the organization must keep in mind. An international business may function similar to a domestic business‚ however‚ the procedures and technicalities differ. Due to level of increasing competition between the global companies‚ it is of utmost importance that the employees are trained to be flexible enough to
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CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS What is International Business? International business is a term used to collectively describe all commercial transactions (private and governmental‚ sales‚ investments‚ logistics‚and transportation) that take place between two or more nations. It consists of transactions that are devised and carried out across national borders to satisfy the objectives of individuals‚ companies‚ and organizations. Usually‚ private companies undertake such transactions
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1. What is the name of the company? What is the industry sector? Starbucks Corporation is in the Food and Beverage industry 2. What are the operating risks of the company? Economic conditions in the US and certain international markets could adversely affect Starbucks’ business and financial results. – as a retailer Starbucks is dependent upon the customer’s discretionary spending. Customers may have less money for discretionary purchases as a result of job losses‚ foreclosures‚ bankruptcies
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they have a safety net if they do something wrong c) Lack of accountability? I. The Role of the World Bank A. World Bank (IBRD) role- International Bank for restruction and Development 1. Refinanced post-WWII resconstruction and development 2. Provides low-interest long term loans to developing economies B. The International Development Agency (IDA)‚ arm of the bank created in 1960 1. Raises funds from member states 2. loans only to poorest countries
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Negotiating International Business - Egypt This section is an excerpt from the book “Negotiating International Business - The Negotiator’s Reference Guide to 50 Countries Around the World” by Lothar Katz. It has been updated with inputs from readers and others‚ most recently in June 2008. Though the country’s culture is quite homogeneous‚ Egyptian businesspeople are usually experienced in interacting and doing business with visitors from other cultures. However‚ that does not always mean that
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