Current water filtrations systems are owned by private companies • National disasters could deter tourists from visiting which decrease total customer base • Energy shortages could cause product failures • Government regulations could slow down business entry into the country and market Strengths • Government is focusing funding on water treatment • Already making improvements in their reservoirs • Long term plans to improve qualities • Government supports funding for drinkable water and
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Cross-cultural challenges when doing business in China.(Research Note) Abstract With the globalisation of world business‚ China has become an appealing 有吸引力的market for foreign investors. The problem of cross-cultural management arises as the cooperation between China and its culturally different Western partners continues to increase at an unprecedented无前例的 rate. This paper presents an understanding on the general cultural differences between America and China by applying the cultural dimensions
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Wal-Mart in China October 31‚ 2011 The team is playing the role of management consultants in the case study of Wal-Mart stores in China. The team decided that a SWOT analysis was the best approach to the case in the beginning stages of the project. The SWOT analysis was designed as a tool that identifies the strengths‚ weaknesses‚ opportunities and threats of an organization. The method of SWOT analysis is to take the information from an environmental analysis and separate it into internal (strengths
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SWOT Analysis: Market Internal: Strengths: the company owns and franchises more than 15‚500 outlets in more than 100 countries (great diversification‚ expanding rapidly in high growth areas (i.e. China) By 2006‚ KFC had 1‚700 restaurants in China‚ more than tripling in five years. Profit and sales figures saw increases of over 25 percent for some quarters‚ while comparable figures domestically were 1 and 2 percent. KFC significantly outsold McDonald’s in China‚ and by 2006‚ KFC was opening
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coc ‘copycat’ threats SWOT analysis of IKEA 1998‚ IKEA entered the Chinese market and opened the first shop in Shanghai. Accompanied by the combination of Chinese economic environment and Chinese furniture market circumstance‚ the following SWOT analysis will be utilized to evaluate IKEA in Chinese market. Strength IKEA provide several strengths compared with any other furniture company. First of all‚ IKEA possessed a strong brand image (5). Before entering Chinese market‚ IKEA has already
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SWOT Analysis Outlines the strengths‚ weaknesses‚ opportunities‚ and threats of mainland China from cultural‚ demographic‚ economic‚ social‚ political‚ and legal perspectives. TABLE 1 - SWOT ANALYSIS - STRENGTHS Growth * National strength since reform in 1978. * Accelerated economic development. * Increased comprehensive national strength. GNP increasing an average of 9% annually (Benson‚ 1996) and ranked third in the world. * Export growth of 25% and imports up 15%. * Will continue
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best café-going experience. In three years‚ the business will have established a presence across the Queensland and NSW‚ with the opening of additional cafes. Scope Macville desire to expand their operations in Queenland with the purchase and re-branding of the existing Hurley’s café in Toowoomba. Refer to our position which is Finance‚ Audit and Risk Management (FARM) committee‚ so we have responsibility to managing the risk of this take-over by doing these three stages of risk management task:
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Doing business in Malaysia Contents Foreword 5 Chapter 1 - Introduction 6 • • • • • • • • • • • • • Geography & population Advantages of investing in Malaysia Language Political environment Economy Major exports and imports Import controls Regulatory environment Financial services Currency denomination Exchange controls Government policy on foreign investment Communications Chapter 2 - Intellectual property protection • • • • • Patents Trade
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Doing Business in Bangladesh Doing Business in Bangladesh Howladar Yunus & Co. Chartered Accountants February 2012 Howladar Yunus & Co. Chartered Accountants Page Chapter Contents 3 3 4 7 18 21 27 30 32 33 37 38 39 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0 11.0 - Disclaimer Introduction The Country Forms and Business Enterprises Direct Taxation Exchange Control Other Forms of Taxation Labour Relations and Social Security Grants and Incentives Quality of Life Appendix – A : Rates
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Doing Business in Japan Abstract This report will highlight the various aspects of Japanese culture important to understanding how the average Japanese man or woman goes about his or her day. This report will also analyze various aspects of Japanese culture which would be useful for a Canadian business person to have a successful and safe business stay in Canada‚ and very briefly highlight some differences between the Canadian and Japanese culture. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page
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