Essays and Research Papers on International Business

This is a 13 page paper which analyses the challenges and opportunities which globalization generates within a business organization. The bibliography has 4 sources.

This 14 page paper examines micro and small businesses in Europe, focusing on the UK and considers why they are the most successful segment for new businesses. The paper looks at a range of factors, from issues such as planning and qualifications, political support through to family and community support to explain why they have ...

An 8 page overview of the basics of business, particularly as they apply in today's business environment. Management's daily task is to lead business efforts. Its larger responsibility is to follow business while yet setting its own course, changing its approach to best match the changing needs of business, consumers and employees. ...

This 7 page paper considers what the Malaysian company KTSB might do about the threat from U.S. companies to have them subjected to antidumping regulations. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 16 page paper is written in three parts. The first part of the paper asks what the term business ethics means and explores this with a definition and a philosophical approach to ethics in business. The second part of the paper considers how ethics can be seen in the German Retail industry, using examples ...

This 6 page paper examines some of the cultural practices that will affect a westerner trying to penetrate the South Korean marketplace. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page paper examining the changing economic and development situation in the Balkan region of Europe and a specific nongovernment organization's (NGO) role in current and future development. The NGO is the Green Balkans, headquartered in Bulgaria but with intense interest in the entire Balkan peninsula. Green Balkans is ideally positioned to ...

This is a 12 page paper which examines the potential of estblishing a low cost tool manufacturing company in Canada. The bibliography has 5 sources.

5 pages of the text content of a 13-slide PowerPoint® presentation (available) on outsourcing. There are four slides each on Global outsourcing, alternatives to outsourcing and outsourcing to insourcing. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 11 page paper considers a small e-business, selling goods on the internet. The paper uses Amazon.co.uk as a model to compare the small business in order to transfer lessons and help the small business develop a competitive advantage. Potential areas of improvement that will help create a competitive advantage are identified. The bibliography cites ...

This 8 page paper examines multinational businesses and how they exploit children and workers in general. Things that can be done to effect change are noted. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 8 page paper is based n a case study supplied by the student and looks at Dubai Inc. in terms of the global strategies, using Porters Diamond and at how these global strategies flow downwards into business and then functional strategies. Examples of each type of strategy are given. The bibliography cites 5 ...

This 7 page paper discusses the financial and non financial factors that need consideration when entering into a joint venture business in international arena, with special reference to Brazil. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

A 5 page paper that comments on some of the industries in both countries, the amount of American exchange China has, industries outsourcing to China, Chinese expatriates taking their experience back to China and the U.S. trade deficit with China. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 8 page paper considers the case of a business in a developing country wanting to expand into international trade. The paper looks at different tools that can be used to assess if and how the expansion should take place. The paper uses the approaches of supply and demand, comparative advantages and different market ...

An 8 page paper discussing the business climate and culture in Russia. The bottom line as it exists today is that Russia still is full of promise as in the past, and positive changes are occurring. Business people from other cultures – particularly the US – should be cognizant and respectful of Russia's ...

An 11 page paper. The stimulus question is: What should a North American aerospace company know to do business with a high context culture customer? The writer begins with an introduction to the importance of culture in doing business. The major portion of the paper defines and explains low context cultures and high context cultures, ...

A 4 page paper comparing the economies of China and the US to determine which has the better business climate. Even with all of the reforms and growth occurring in China, the US still has the better business climate. It is more stable and is mostly controlled by market forces. Business in ...

A 5 page paper. The focus of this essay is on the importance of developing cultural competence in business arenas. Issues discussed include communication, predetermined notions and biases. Examples of real miscommunications are provided to demonstrate how easy it is for business relations to become strained and how cultural differences affect communication. Bibliography lists 7 ...

This 6 page paper discusses Japanese values and how they impact the business culture of the nation. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 3 page paper considering whether business would choose the free market or a managed economy in the case of a global crash and the possibility of starting over. Perhaps a controlled market would be tempting momentarily, but in the end business is more likely to opt for the free market. It is ...

A 7 page paper answering three questions. One is to devise an expatriate training program; another addresses global ethical standards; the last assesses which currencies to invest in as the US dollar continues its slide against the euro. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 6 page research paper that is written from the perspective of a human resource manager advising employees on Italian culture in preparation for their firm entering this market. The writer defines and discusses the five cultural dimensions defined by Geert Hofstede and applies each to Italian culture, contrasting it with the US. Bibliography lists ...

A 12 page overview of this cultural phenomenon. The question is explored as to whether guanxi, that process of using networking, interpersonal connections, and in general relationships between people to make business decisions in China, is ethical. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 9 page paper considers whether cultural values influences the way a business operates, looking at the structure, internal, values and operational performance. The Anglo-American culture is compared to the cultures of Germany and Japan with the similarities and differences examined and their impact assessed. The bibliography cites 15 sources.