C1: Globalization and international business Globalization refers to the trend toward greater economic‚ cultural‚ political‚ and technological interdependence among national economies. Reduction of barriers to the movement of trade‚ capital‚ technology‚ and people. Has two facets:1. Globalization of Markets; the merging of historically distinct and separate national markets into one huge global marketplace. Benefits: cost‚ new market opportunities‚ levels uneven income streams. 3 causes of globalization
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IBE Notes L4 Ethics in International Business Definition: Business Ethics: the accepted principles of right or wrong governing the conduct of business people Ethical strategy: a strategy/course of action that does not violate these accepted principles A. source and nature of ethical issues in IB: different in political systems‚ law‚ economic development‚ culture a) 5 common ethical issues: Employment practices: establishing minimal acceptable standards that safeguard the basic rights and dignity
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Teaching Staff • Associate Professor Yue Wang (course coordinator) – Call me “Wang” please • Note: pronounced as “Wong” Global Business Strategy – Consultation hours: • 3-5 pm Thursday – Room 642 Building E4A – Contact: • Email: yue.wang@mq.edu.au • Phone: 9850 8513 Week1 Introduction: concepts and issues • Tutors: – Miles Yang – Monica Rouvellas Week 1 Lecture Programs 2 Principles and Perspectives • Introduce concepts and frameworks – Content: the underlying
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International Marketing Study Notes Lesson 1 Globalization- the increased mobility of goods‚ services‚ labour‚ technology‚ and capital throughout the world International Marketing is the activity‚ set of institutions‚ and processes for creating‚ communicating‚ delivering and exchanging offerings that have value for customers‚ clients‚ partners and society at large Uncontrollable elements competition legal restraints government controls weather fickle consumers Controllable elements
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MGT 3140 International Business Strategy Group Report (Starbucks) Date of Submission: 18-Feb-2011 FINAL YEAR REPORT (MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY) IF THIS MATERIAL WAS HELPFUL‚ PLEASE FREELY UPLOAD YOUR FINISHED WORK IN ORDER TO HELP OTHERS. ENJOY!! Contents CHAPTER 1–EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report aims to evaluate Starbucks’ past and present performance in order to most importantly stipulate the future position of this largely successful company. Being that
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Chapter 2 Assignments 1. Free market economies stimulate greater economic growth‚ whereas state-directed economies stifle growth. Discuss. In a free market economy‚ individuals/corporations are allowed to own property and other assets. Ownership provides incentive for people to work hard‚ be innovative and creative; all while hoping to attain additional wealth. Sequentially‚ the desire from individuals/corporations to accumulate wealth enhances the whole economy and generates economic growth
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specifically on fossil fuels combustion (oil‚ coal and gas) issue affect the international business including the arguments. The positive and negative sides it could also be the opportunities and challenges. According to Dinica (2002)‚ energy policy is one of the government packages to reduce fossil fuels combustion. Supply and demand side areas of interventions are being used since supply and demand are the nature side of business sector. However‚ that will be the complex one to elucidate. The simpler
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A Literature Review on International Business Introduction Engaging in international business is one of the most important factors that a businessman must consider in order to gain more financial strength and stability for his company. One reason of investing to other countries provides a much larger opportunity for growth. But the success of a business also depends on choosing the right country to transact with‚ and having the ability to negotiate with that country in terms of their rules and
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1.. Identify the five cultural dimensions identified by Geert Hofstede and describe them indicating their importance in international business. 2.. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of various modes of entering foreign markets. 3.. Why do we have international strategic alliances? What are the forms and their respective advantages and disadvantages? ---------------- 4.. Consider a firm facing a make-or-buy decision‚ Provide 2 potential benefits and 2 risks that the firm may face from outsourcing
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International Business Plan Template 1. Executive Summary Nature of the opportunity Scope of the opportunity Why this opportunity? Why this country? Financing requirement Risk assessment Return on investment Request for action 2. Nature of business Summary description Corporate mission statement (if any) Corporate history: • Founders • When established • Key milestones Core competencies: • Product • Process • Technology
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