Global Business....expansion overseas

The organization that you work for is interested in expanding their business overseas. You have been asked to gather some preliminary information to help management decide on whether to pursue this idea further. Search online resource and find an article describing an experience of either: (1) a US company or division that c ...continues

International Markets

People claim that MNEs pay too little attention to the needs of emerging economies such as Chemicals, pharmaceuticals, soft drinks, etc. Which products should companies sell in the International Market? What are your thoughts and feelings about this subject?

Japan's Financial Reforms

-The Hashimoto Era and Structural Reforms- Was Hashimotos reform programs feasible, strong enough to keep control over his reform proposal and did it address the problems Japan was facing?

Nike Corporation and Foreign Policy

Research the Nike Corporation and explain how the corporation has been affected or is in the process of responding to recent shifts in international policies and regulations as they relate to foreign investment. Summarize your findings. Write an additional paragraph addressing the following question: Has business globalizatio ...continues

Libyan Arab Foreign Bank v. Bankers Trust Company.

Provide a case brief on the Libyan Arab Foreign Bank v. Bankers Trust Company.

Bribery in business in Brazil: would you pay it to obtain a large contract?

Case: I am is trying to secure a contract for the sale of auto parts worth $30 million to the transport ministry of Brazil. Many European firms are also eager to seek the contract. A local accountant who has been working with me in the past suggests that my company can receive the contract if I am willing to deposit $1 million i ...continues

International business

chapter 5: bribery and extortion Case: I am responsible for negotiationg with an Asian government the terms under which my company will build and operate an auto plant in the country. I have the US councel and a law firm with Yale trained lawyers. But, my collegues suggest I hire the local speaker of the house, who is a lawye ...continues

International business - bribery

Case: I am in charge of negotiating an agreement in Korea with the state-owned electricity company to build and own a manufacuturing plant. It has been suggest that i include one of the son of the presidnet as a partner in the project. The son is a partner in many important companies even though i do not know of him having any b ...continues

Bribery in Business: Do you pay the $50 for the car registration receipt in Thailand?

Topic: Bribes and exortions Case: The office manager in the subsidary you are running in Thailand tells you that you she has a problem. In order to complete the sale of her company car, she will have to get the police to fill in the date on the registration and will cost $50 in "unofficial" payments with no receipts. You ask ...continues

Bribes in Business: Ethics of paying them or not

Topic of the chapter: Bribes and extortions of business Case: I am the U.S. manager of a subsidiary in a developing country. When you come back to the U.S. after home leave, the curb check-in attendent at LAX airport points out that the 4 boxes of documents and one suitcase you are asking him to check in exceed the two pieces ...continues