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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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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quantity supplied. (Pages 163-164) 4. What is the role of international banks in the foreign-exchange market? The role of banks in the foreign-exchange market is varied. They play a major role in both the wholesale and retail markets. In the wholesale market‚ international banks are responsible for some 83% of all foreign-exchange transactions as they trade for their own accounts and for customers. At the retail level‚ international banks provide assistance to commercial customers‚ speculators
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Chapter 6 Modes of Entry Non-exporting modes of entry h Three main non-exporting modes of entry non- • Licensing (including franchising) • Strategic Alliances • Wholly owned manufacturing subsidiaries Three modes of entry Host Country Home country LICENSING Blueprint : “how to do it” Ho st WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY A replica of home Host County Co un try STRATEGIC ALLIANCE (J.V.) A “joint effort” 1 The Impact of Entry Barriers h The non-exporting modes
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Colombia International Business Assessment Mandi Norton Athens State University Abstract The purpose of this paper is to focus on the analysis of the cultural factors of the economics of Colombia as it relates to doing business there‚ the business etiquette in Colombia; including their customs and manners‚ and the impact those factors have on the industry of Colombian rose exportation. The purpose of this paper is to focus on the analysis of the cultural factors of the economics of Colombia
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Cafe de Coral [pic] Strategic issue: Should Cafe de Coral expand their business to the European market? [pic] Photo: Cafe de Coral at Uptown Plaza‚ Tai Po‚ Hong Kong Source of image: Wikipedia user - Wing1990hk Student Name: Kam Wing Chi (10430181) Background Cafe de Coral is a well-known fast food restaurant group in Hong Kong. It owns and operates fast food chains and restaurants including Cafe de Coral‚ The Spaghetti
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