Essays and Research Papers on International Business

This 19 page paper examines the influences of on human resources issues for a multinational company already operating or considering setting up in France. The paper considers aspect such as cultural differences including the divisions in the workplace, the balance of power in the workplace the role of management and the HR professionals, the ...

B2C (business to consumer) internet trading is argued as being held back by concerns of purchasers and their rights or powers if a transaction goes sour. This 5 page paper gives a broad overview of the law that protect consumers and e-commerce purchases under English law. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at how and why corporations have risen to power, the role of corporations and the challenges that they face in the future as their role, the market and the general environment change. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 17 page paper examines the current structure of the construction company Wimpey considering the way the company is set up and the power structures. The paper then recommends a shift from a bureaucratic organisation to a professional organisation and shows how this may be achieved with little disruption. The bibliography cites 20 sources.

A 6 page paper that argues that the League of Nations ultimately failed due to its lack of membership from the major world powers, its lack of unity in purpose, its lack of organization, and its lack of commitment to cause. Each of these weaknesses is discussed as well as the damage each inflicted ...

This 10 page paper looks at the different barriers than will face organisations who wish to undertake international trade, this includes language as well as cultural issues such as religion and social structure. The bibliography cites 13 sources.

This 44 page paper examines corporate legal and governance in the UK and Pakistan. The paper looks at the legislative environment fist. The paper looks at the role of the law and argues that there are commonalities but in Pakistan there is a greater emphasis o the law as establishing and setting the standards for ...

This 3 page paper is written in three parts. The first part summarises the main purpose of the trade practices act and the meanings of the term competition and market within the act. The second part applies the act to a scenario where a firm attempting to take advantage of market power. The last part ...

This 8 page paper looks at the anti-trust case of Gazprom, the Russian gas company. The reason for the investigation and the legal basis for the case are outlined, punitive and non-punitive costs are discussed and the outcome is assessed. The last part of the paper discusses the issue of monopolies, why they are ...

This 5-page paper discusses how a business owner would set up a franchise of a Pilates studio. Also included are discussions about legal business entities and what considerations the company would consider on a global basis. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

It has often been stated that the courts have traditionally interfered too much in the field of company law. This 9 page paper considers whether or not The Companies Act 2006 reduce the need for court intervention by providing a coherent and comprehensive statutory code. This is discussed using two areas of the new act ...

This 10 page paper explains the three major industrial relations theories. it then discusses industrial relations under the Hawke, Keating, Howard and Rudd governments, mentioning some of the major policies, such as the Workplace Relations Act and the Forward with Fairness Act. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 15 page paper looks at many of the different issues that a firm expanding from Australia into the US market will need to consider, including the laws that will govern the contract, the relevant legal system, protection of intellectual property rights, payment systems and taxation issues. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 12 page paper looks at a number of issues that a company may wish to consider when undertaking trade in Poland. The paper looks at how easy it would be to set up a subsidiary in Poland and potential liabilities as a result of the failure of an agency for goods, as well as ...

A 12 page paper. Diversity is a fact of life in today's world. This essay provides data regarding ethnic minorities in the UK and discusses the drivers for workplace diversity, such as legal and social. The Race Relations Act 1976, amended in 2000 and again in 2003 is discusses as is the European Union Race ...

This 9 page paper examines the South Korean car manufacturer Hyundai, looking at the background of the company and then examining the macro environment that it is operating within, including the competitive, economic, political, legal, ethical and environmental influences. Following the macro environmental analysis strategic suggestions are presented. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 16 page paper consider the situation of Russia and how the country should be assessed in terms of the different influences when considering the marketing of computer hardware. The writer considers influences such as geographical location, social, cultural, legal, political, economics and technological influences. The bibliography cites 26 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at a case study provided by the student. The issue considered is international pricing and the possibility of a manufacturer setting the amount of profit a retailer will make. The political, social, economic and legal aspects are all considered. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 3 page analysis explores Nike's legal and ethical issues behind its partnership with factories around the world. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses numerous issues that apply to global expansion and also those that apply to Brazil. Some of these topics include: challenges for managing team, FDI and tax incentives, trade agreements, political issues, legal system, type of government, hiring, free trade and inflation rates. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing Amazon.com's international operations and legal problems that the company potentially could become entangled with as Internet law continues to change. Amazon operates 9 sites (US, UK, China, etc.) and likely is bound by the laws of the country in which those sites are located. Jurisdiction changes have been ...

This 8 page paper examines the tourism policy in Greece for Mainland Greece and the Greek Island. The paper identified which body is responsibility for tourism policy, the strategies that are being used to attract more tourists and their success as well as the plans for the future. The bibliography cites 15 sources.

A 35 page paper assessing employee motivation by means of a survey of direct employees and independent distributors within Greece. Though there are some minor points that should be addressed, the larger view of Forever Living Products' situation in Greece is that it is one that other foreign operations could emulate in nearly all its functions. ...

This 16 page paper examines a company called Unibrain. Basic company information is relayed and then Greece is examined in terms of its relevance as a viable business environment. The future of Unibrain is discussed. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 10 page paper examines the retail environment and customer flow seen in two fast foods stores in Greece; Everest, and Goody’s. The retail environment is assessed and assessed for potential sources of improvement. The paper is based on information supplied by the student. The bibliography cites 7 sources.