Essays and Research Papers on International Business

This 5 page paper looks at an idea to start a business selling up market children's clothing in the UK. The idea is that as the birth rate is decreasing the spend per child will increase. This paper starts by assessing the assumption, examines the market, looking at size, structure, main competitors, general patterns and ...

When a company considers expanding internationally the environment in the target country has to be carefully assessed. This 16 page paper assesses India as a potential target country, examining the international, economic, political, legal and social environment. The paper then considers the different modes of entry that may be used. The paper uses the example ...

This 13 page paper considers the following statement " many small companies are now moving away from a focus of domestic marketing and are labelling themselves as international players in a global market environment. However, many small to medium enterprises seem to 'crash and burn' due to the acute lack of knowledge about international marketing ...

This 9 page paper is written in two parts. The first part considers Thailand as a destination for setting up a business and looks at how two products, a lap top computer priced at $500 and a male contraceptive device priced at $1 may be promoted. The second part of the paper outlines a ...

Despite new tax regulations expected in 2005 and new tax regulations implemented in the past few years to protect against tax avoidance and tax evasion, tax planning for business still involves looking at where the tax dollars can be pared. Tax planning for businesses today involves good tax planning to take advantage of the remaining ...

A 4 page paper discussing management and business negotiations in France. There are a few highly significant principles by which the French approach business management and negotiations, and myriad nuances that can be difficult to understand without having experienced them. The most basic rules, however, are to speak French or apologize for not ...

This 7 page paper uses Nike as a case study to show how global business takes place. The paper examines the challenges faced when operating globally. How these are dealt with and the strategies used, and the extent to which it is successful. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 5-page paper covers the ins and outs when it comes to negotiating and doing business in Costa Rica. There is also a brief discussion on the privatization of business. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7-page paper covers the launch of a U.S. business from a European company. The paper discusses issues when it comes to doing business in the U.S. including human resources management and marketing. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper is written in two parts explaining how a course on e-business, including e-commerce, with an international emphasis will be good for a student. The first part looks at who and why this course would be good for the student and how this would suit the long and short term career plans. ...

This 13-page paper describes cultural differences between doing business in the U.S. and doing business in Asia and the Middle East. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 20 page paper examining the business culture and business etiquette in Germany and Russia, focusing on those issues that foreign business people should know in order to avoid inadvertently offending business people in either country. The paper includes assessment of each in terms of Hofstede’s cultural analysis as a means of estimating the ...

This 11-page paper focuses on the risks and rewards inherent in doing business in the United States. This specifies India and Argentina, though a general discussion is also included. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses ethical and religious climates in other countries, and how multinational businesses need to regard these factors when it comes to doing business in such countries.

This 15-page paper supports the contention that cultural factors play a large part in determining how business is conducted internationally. The discussion includes information about Hofstede's cultural indices. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper weighing the benefits of Citigroup and Bank of America as the choice for a company planning international expansion in upcoming months. There are other banks that could serve the company's needs, but Citigroup is the recommended choice. Operating in over 100 countries, it likely already operates in any country ...

A 4 page paper discussing points of business etiquette in Taiwan. Learning a few words of Chinese can be beneficial in building relationships, but the Taiwanese expect foreigners to be "foreign." The paper discusses conduct, gift-giving, gender issues, perspective of time, proper use of business cards and other topics. Common sense and ...

This 25-page paper discusses the fact that most businesses are doomed to failure from an international sense if they don't take into account the culture of the land in which they operate. Discussions also center around literature. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 15 page research paper that, first of all, examines Hofstede's conception of cultural dimensions as they apply to the culture of the United States. Then, this understanding is applied to the mediation process and how American cultural concepts may differ from those of another country, using China as an example. Bibliography lists 15 sources. ...

A 3 page paper comparing business structure and decision-making in Germany and the United States. The pyramidal structure is common among large businesses, but small entrepreneurial organizations are much less rigid in both countries. Even very small companies compare between Germany and the United States, however. Overall, Germany business is more formal, ...

This 7 page paper considers the influence and scope of international law in the commercial environment. The paper looks at the ways common an civil law concerning the formation of agreements and the resolution of disputes, issues of jurisdiction and the controls that are exercised over business operations and strategy. The bibliography cites 7 sources. ...

A 24 page paper addressing the question of whether or not businesses optimize their profit on an international level while still maintaining a high sense of ethics in terms of human resources and environmental impacts. The author examines workforce and environmental management issues to conclude that profit can be made and ethical conduct maintained ...

This 5 page paper begins by reporting the stages in the negotiation process. The writer then discusses how Korean businesspersons approach each stage. The differences between American and Korean negotiating teams is discussed. The last part of the paper offers suggestions for American managers as they prepare to enter negotiations with Korean managers. Bibliography lists ...

A 10 page paper examining Honduras as a site for establishing a third cellular telephone service. One of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere, Honduras actively strives to grow an export-based economy in a democratic, free-market structure. By 2002, cellular telephones outnumbered land lines and held greatest promise for upgrading telephone communications ...

A 6 page paper. When conducting business in any foreign country, it is important to be familiar with the practices and attitudes of the people. This essay provides information about many different aspects of business in Germany, including comments on appointments, meetings, punctuality, dress, greetings, conversations, negotiations and more. The tips included will facilitate business ...