Essays and Research Papers on International Business

This 9 page paper examines the stages an exporter will have to go through to export goods from Greece to a country outside of the European Union. The paper considers all aspects from forming the contract to the point of delivery. The contract has been written according to the INCOTERM for DES (delivery ex ship). ...

In the wake of corporate malfeasance at Arthur Anderson, new laws have been passed that affect accounting practices around the world. New accounting laws have been passed by governments from the United States government, New York City, Texas, Greece, and African states. All of these laws will affect American companies. Covered are the new laws ...

This 16 page paper considers the development of third generation technology in Greece, looking at the communications market, the competitive forces impacting on 3G technology, and the different applications third generation mobile communications offer. The bibliography cites 20 sources.

English law of insurable interest is out of step with modern society and business practice and is in need of reform. This 3 page paper comments on this by comparing England to Greece. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 10 page paper compares and contrasts the retail environment created by two coffee shops in Greece; Starbucks and Flocafe. Aspects considered include the customer traffic flow, crowding, accessibility and the general environment. The paper ends with some recommendations for the improvement on each sores retail areas. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

(5 pp) The modern state of Syria was not established until 1946, after the Second World War, but it is a land that has been inhabited since ancient times. Archaeologists have unearthed evidence of habitation dating back to about 5000B.C. . Damascus is probably the world's oldest continuously inhabited city. In 1800B.C. the Assyrian ...

A 5 page paper discussing key events in Starbucks' history and its current focus on international expansion. Conventional wisdom holds that no organization can continue double-digit annual growth consistently year after year, but so far that is precisely what Starbucks is doing. The company is obliged to look to international markets to sustain ...

NAFTA is outlined including the history of its implementation as well as its main provisions. This 5 page synopsis also discusses its effect on specific industries and touches upon a few environmental issues as well. Relevant statistics are included that compare the economies of Canada, the United States and Mexico. Bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at the strategic background of WalMart. The current markets are considered along with both national and international strategies, with the United Kingdom used as an example of international strategy. Suggestions are made regarding future strategy. The bibliography cites 6 Sources.

Apple and Saudi Arabia: Time To Move: A five-page analysis of how a U.S. company, in this case Apple Computer, Inc., should go about entering a new market in a foreign country, i.e., Saudi Arabia. Included are economic, cultural and political climate in Saudi Arabia and the history and financial condition of Apple Computer. Cites ...

15 pages. This indepth look at the Daimler Chrysler Corporation gives a short history of the company as well as their marketing strategies. The response by the company to their external environment is also addressed, including the cultural environment, the ecological environment and the political environment. These topics and many more are addressed in this research paper that covers ...

This 7 page report discusses the second largest brewer in the world, Heineken. A brief history of the brewery is provided along with organizational information that led the current management to expand Heineken’s information technology capabilities. Understanding that a great deal of the competitiveness faced in any industry is determined by the level through which information is ...

A 15 page paper that argues that the most effective sales strategy that a small business can adopt in the new globalized market is conformity to the standards set by the International Organization for Standardization and the acquisition of ISO registration. Discussed are the changes that have occurred in the worldwide market over the ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the issues related to Suharto's New Order government in Indonesia and attempts to understand how the corruption, collusion and nepotism of the government can be understood while the regime has demonstrated such successful economic outcomes. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8 page paper begins a short explanation of what Fair Trade means and the purpose of Fair Trade. The essay discusses Fair Trade as it applies to the United Kingdom, including data and statistics and consumers' perceptions of this type of product. The essay identifies some of the stores that strongly support Fair ...

An 8 page paper. Singapore is an attractive location for Starbucks because of the growing coffeehouse market. This essay explains why Starbucks chose Singapore as a new location. Starbucks' core values and criteria for partners are outlined. The essay also discusses Singapore's openness to foreign direct investment, the trade organizations of which Singapore is a ...

A 10 page paper that discusses expatriates, those corporate employees who work in a country other than their own. This essay discusses some of the criteria for success as an expatriate found in the literature, the advantages of using expatriates as well as the disadvantages. The essay also discusses the failure rate of expatriates and ...

A 4 page paper. Manufacturing in the U.S. has been declining for years in volume and quality. This essay comments on possible reasons for that situation. The essay also compares some of the aspects of the manufacturing system of Japanese and American companies and ends with a conclusion. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 7 page paper. The first part of this essay discusses change management, in general, including the drivers of change and change management. The essay then focuses on Australia and the effects of globalization, reporting on one industry. Suggestions for the processes businesses in Australia can use to change for globalization are presented. Bibliography ...

A 4 page paper discussing how Nokia, Motorola and Sony Ericsson can ensure that they are tier-one companies in the global telecommunications hardware industry in the future. It appears that we are in the process of moving past the days when our choices were between cell service and land line use. Soon it ...

This 3 page paper looks at the Malaysian telecommunication market and the position of Maxis, discussing the market segmentation, market needs and the way that Maxis approaches these markets. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

In October 2005 NTL and Telewest announced a merger. This 5 page paper consider the impact this merger will have on the way companies compete in the UK telecommunication and television industries, specifically with the two dominant companies of BSkyB also known to many as Sky and British Telecom (BT). The bibliography cites 5 sources. ...

11 pages in length. As the world grows increasingly smaller and communications have become significantly simplified, dealing with people has actually become less easy. This report looks at various issues in cross-cultural communications using a number of countries as examples (Indonesia, Ghana, Peru, etc;). Many scholarly studies are documented. Excellent for those studying international business ...

This 3 page paper discusses intercultural communication: what it is, what problems it entails, and how these issues can be resolved. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 39 page paper is a comprehensive examination of the telecommunications markets in five countries; The United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, Egypt, Qatar and Lebanon. The paper examines each of these markets in turn, looking at the relevant economic performance, the telecommunications infrastructure the competitive environments and the barriers or ease of access. The paper ...