Japanese way of negotiation

Topic: It has been suggested that negotiation processes can be divided into four stages in any culture. Within this framework, what patterns and practices of negotiation appear to be distinctly "Japanese"? Be sure to include (along with other possible items) timing, persuasive tactics, questioning and information exchange, the ...continues

International market entry strategy

My company makes electric motors used for business applications such elevators, lifts and cranes, and powering factory machinery. We have done very well in the US market and are considering expanding into international markets. Which international market entry strategy, in general, would involve the most risk for the company? ...continues

International market entry strategy

My U.S. company has entered into an agreement with a company in Mexico whereby the Mexican company will be given the right to use our brand name and open a chain of fast food restaurants in Mexico. The restaurants will be operated under guidelines issued by our company and our company will provide management and marketing assis ...continues

The volume of international trade in goods and services measured in current dollars approached $7 trillion in 2000...

The volume of international trade in goods and services measured in current dollars approached $7 trillion in 2000 (World Trade Organization). WTO merchandise exports, at $5.47 trillion, were 17 times what they were only 30 years earlier. As a way of convincing your superiors to increase exports, you prepare a short presentat ...continues

One of your colleagues recalls an incident at a former employer which involved gift-giving and accusations of bribery.

One of your colleagues recalls an incident at a former employer which involved gift-giving and accusations of bribery. Which of the following points of view do you agree with and why? 1. Although giving gifts shows respect in some cultures , bribery has no place in international business operations. Busin ...continues

Market entry strategy: Most Risky

My company makes electric motors used for business applications such elevators, lifts and cranes, and powering factory machinery. We have done very well in the US market and are considering expanding into international markets. Which international market entry strategy, in general, would involve the most risk for the company? ...continues

Your company plans sending sales representatives to an upcoming trade conference in Hong Kong...

Your company plans sending sales representatives to an upcoming trade conference in Hong Kong. They will be attending with business people from many Asian countries. Cultural sensitivity training is scheduled for the sales reps. You were asked to prepare a powerpoint presentation on cultural behaviors in both Hong Kong & Vi ...continues

Explain macroeconomic and microeconomic concepts and how they relate to the management of a global organization.

Scenario: Acme Automotive is one of the major US producers of automobiles in Mexico. You have been sent to the Acme automotive plant in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico as the new Operations Manager to respond to recent declines in employee morale, productivity, and cost effectiveness at the Nuevo Laredo plant in the past 1 ...continues

Funding Alternatives, Swaps: Questions from the book Multinational Business Finance, by David Eiteman

2. Adelaide corporation- Adelaide corporation of Australia seeks to borrow $30,000,000 USD in the Eurodollar market. Funding is needed for two years. Investigation lead to three possibilities: a. Adelaide Corporation could borrow the US$30,000,000 for two years at a fixed 5% rate of interest b. Adelaide Corporation could bor ...continues

International Trade

Explain the relation between trade and world output. Describe the broad pattern of international trade. If the nations of the world were to suddenly cut off all trade with one another, what products might you no longer be able to obtain in your country? Choose one other country and identify the products it would need to do ...continues