Strategies in a Global Environment

Economies of Scale These occur when mass producing a good results in lower average cost. Economies of scale occur within an firm (internal) or within an industry (external). Internal Economies of Scale These are economies made within a firm as a result of mass production. As the firm produces more and more goods, so average ...continues

Need help with research on market entry into China

I am looking for some help on locating academia based articles (ABInform or lexis/Nexis) on market entry into China for medical devices. other types of regulated products (pharmaceuticals for example) could also be used if in close correlation. I am looking at early market entry needs/requirements, and whether a joint venture ...continues

International Management

Give an example of how a company (pick any company) has chosen to compete globally. Give the reasons and methods (exporting, foreign licensing, foriegn assembly, soreign subsidiries) for the global move. Discuss at least one management problem that arose and how it was solved.

International business law

(pick any company to talk about) A company has chosen to compete globally. Discuss one type of international law that has affected the company's plans to expand legally (has hinder the company to export or do business in the country).

Global Management

Question #1: The speed of conducting business has accelerated incredibly in the past years... How has this affected the dynamics of managing Multinational Corporations? (See attachment for full background and other questions)

Global Management

Question 1: Last week IGM announced it was going to sell off its PC business. That segment of the computer industry was too competitive and it wanted to focus more on the B2B segment. So who are the logical potential buyers?... (See attachment for full background and all questions)

Global Management (Multinational Firms)

Question 1: What geo-political areas (Europe, New Europe, Asia, Latin America, etc) do you feel provide the best growth opportunities for investment over the next 10 years? Investment can be considered capital investment in manufacturing concerns, investment in distribution systems for products produced outside the country, e ...continues

What was AT&T's strategic reasons for entering China in 1993?

I am looking for the big picture for the expansion by ATT to China, or put another way, what was driving the globalization of the telecommunication market and industry, and the globalization of China's econonomy. My preliminary studies research tells me China can be a complex environment, given its political and economic issues. ...continues

Should AT&T have focused on a cost-based strategy or a quality-based strategy in 1993 in China?

Based on some of my readings, I would choose a quality based strategy. AT&T was late getting into the market. Looking for the foundation to my strategy, or recommendation.

AT&T's competitive advantage in China 1993 could have been based on position, capability, or both.

I am not sure at the time based on countless hours of study what AT&T competitive advantages are. I know they had a tremendous amount of interlectual capital, management skills, and market skills. I am inclined to choose capability. I was hoping to find a good resource on ATT for China, during 1993. Covering strategies.