of Goldman Sachs‚ who forecast global economic domination by certain developing countries – in particular Brazil‚ Russia‚ India‚ and China (BRICs) – now challenges us with notions of a new phase of global economic development. The anticipated international alignment of Mexico‚ Indonesia‚ South Korea and Turkey (MIST) is representative of the new wave of emerging markets. These four countries‚ all members of the G20 group‚ are clearly a powerful rhetorical agglomeration. The influence of MIST is
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Current Affairs on International Business The following NEWS on International Business is compiled from various sources. The source and the date is mentioned on every news. The students are expected to browse more on the same and keep a track depending on their sector specific interests. India cuts sensitive list for SAARC NLDC (21.08.2012) New Delhi: India has reduced the number of items in the sensitive list for SAARC’s non-least developed countries (NLDCs) like Pakistan‚ a move which will
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International Business Strategy Mission Statement Goals SBU Portfolio Analysis Strategic Focus SWOT 5 Forces Model Vorravee Pattaravongvisut Mission Statement Most difficult job Restricts Flexibility Answers the Question:What Business are We In? Other possible questions: –Who are our customers? –How do we provide them with value? –What business do we want to be in? –How will we get there? –What is our competitive scope? (industry‚ technology‚ competency‚ segments‚ channels‚ geography)
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IBE Notes L4 Ethics in International Business Definition: Business Ethics: the accepted principles of right or wrong governing the conduct of business people Ethical strategy: a strategy/course of action that does not violate these accepted principles A. source and nature of ethical issues in IB: different in political systems‚ law‚ economic development‚ culture a) 5 common ethical issues: Employment practices: establishing minimal acceptable standards that safeguard the basic rights and dignity
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1. UN Commission on International Trade Law 2. dedicated to formulizing modern rules on commercial transactions and to furthering the harmonization and unification of the law of international commerce. 3. CREATES TREATIES‚ e.g. CISG 4. CREATES MODEL LAWS‚ e.g. UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules ii. UNIDROIT (International Institute for the Unification of Private Law) iii. International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
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Article Critique Kim‚YUN-HEE & Krim‚J (2014‚ April 20) Samsung Is Developing Own Platform‚ Apps : Wonpyo Hong‚ president of company’s Media Solution Center‚ discusses new music service‚ importance of software. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved from http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304311204579506531408901234?mg=reno64-wsj Samsung Electronics overtook Apple Inc. to become the world’s biggest smartphone maker by selling hardware using Google Inc. popular Android operating system
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they have a safety net if they do something wrong c) Lack of accountability? I. The Role of the World Bank A. World Bank (IBRD) role- International Bank for restruction and Development 1. Refinanced post-WWII resconstruction and development 2. Provides low-interest long term loans to developing economies B. The International Development Agency (IDA)‚ arm of the bank created in 1960 1. Raises funds from member states 2. loans only to poorest countries
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1.. Identify the five cultural dimensions identified by Geert Hofstede and describe them indicating their importance in international business. 2.. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of various modes of entering foreign markets. 3.. Why do we have international strategic alliances? What are the forms and their respective advantages and disadvantages? ---------------- 4.. Consider a firm facing a make-or-buy decision‚ Provide 2 potential benefits and 2 risks that the firm may face from outsourcing
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International Business Law Chapter 4 Study Guide (Group 8) Under frustration of purpose clause‚ a contract may be excused if the reason for entering the contract has been changed or has been invaluable. If the valuable part of the contract‚ for example a well known concert singer‚ has become ill‚ the contract may be excused due to the illness of the valuable part‚ the singer‚ of completing the contract. Valid Contract: an agreement that contains all of the essential elements and meets all
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The India-versus-China debate: Asian giants’ common interests outweigh differences Feb 17‚ 2012‚ 03.21AM IST (The India-versus-China…) By Mukul Sanwal‚ Former Civil Servant Preparing for the visit of Chinese Premier Hu Jintao is an appropriate time to consider an Asian perspective of the world in 2030. India and China are competitors; but are they potential opponents? The difficulties between the two emerging powers reflect lingering attitudes rather than conflicting strategic goals. The
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