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International Business Dissertations
C/B/2270. Proposal. Impact of Culture on Business Ethics in China
- WORDS:
- 2000
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper proposes research into the impact of culture on the ethics of doing business in China discussing the implications of businesses’ internationalisation for HRM policies, the challenges of managing business ethics by international organisations, and the role of business ethics in companies’ success. The objectives of the proposed research are outlined, the choice of the topic is justified, an overview of related literature is presented, the design, methods and timetable of the research are indicated.
KEYWORDS: Proposal, Culture, Business Ethics, China,
C/F/673. Strategic and Financial Performance of Vodafone
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- 2850
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper addresses social, environmental and financial issues related to the operations of the UK telecommunications company Vodafone in Ghana, India and Ireland. Financial statements of the company are critically analysed identifying the trends and key drivers of their financial performance over 2005-2009.
KEYWORDS: Financial Performance, Vodafone,
C/B/2205. Multinational enterprises and emerging economies
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- 2050
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at the role of multinational enterprises (MNE) in the development of local markets in emerging economies. The drivers behind MNE decisions to move into relatively unstable economies are discussed highlighting the risks of the entry and providing examples of MNE entries to the Russian and Indian markets.
KEYWORDS: MNE, entry to local markets, emerging economies,
C/B/2194. Implications of Cultural Differences for International Business Management
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- 3100
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper looks at the diversity of international culture reviewing Hofstede’s theory of cultural dimensions, and comparing Asian and Western culture along the lines of collectivism vs. individualism, uncertainty avoidance, power distance, long term orientation, masculinity vs. femininity, etc. Issues of cross cultural management are addressed discussing the strategies of dominance, accommodation, compromise, avoidance and synergy of cultures. Business problems caused by cultural differences are outlined, the importance of employee training in cultural awareness is highlighted.
KEYWORDS: International Culture, Hofstede, HRM, cross-cultural awareness,
C/M/1330. Risks of investing in Russian oil business: case study of Shell's Sakhalin II project
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- 2100
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at the challenges faced by Shell and Sakhalin Energy Investment Company (SEIC) in their attempt to launch the Sakhalin II project in Russia. The areas of potential conflict related to investment into the Russian oil business are identified focusing on political risks, and suggesting recommendations about the ways to mitigate the risk of initial agreements and post investment problems.
KEYWORDS: Political risk, Shell, Sakhalin II, Russian oil business, Shell, Sakhalin Energy Investment Company, SEIC,
C/B/2113. Dissertation. Telecommunications Market in Saudi Arabia: Case study of Saudi Telecom Company
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- 13850
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 139.99 GBP
The dissertation examines customer perceptions and behaviour towards the telecommunication products and services in Saudi Arabia (SA) conducting a case study of Saudi Telecom Company (STC). Literature is reviewed on the competitive environment of the SA telecommunications market, the core values of STC, their marketing strategy, etc. Analysis of STC is conducted using the models of the marketing mix, SWOT, Porter’s Five Forces and Porter’s Generic Strategies. The methods of the research are based on secondary data and primary data obtained from a questionnaire and personal survey of one hundred respondents Conclusions are made about a suitable marketing strategy that STC can use in the future to support the process of privatisation, recommendations are suggested about the best solutions to implement this strategy.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Telecommunications market, competitive advantage, Saudi Telecom Company, marketing mix, SWOT, Porter’s Five Forces, Porter’s Generic Strategies,
C/B/2110. Nissan's global strategy and expansion to India
- WORDS:
- 2500
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at the global strategy of the Japanese automobile manufacturer Nissan considering the company’s entry to India. Nissan’s history and background is reviewed, the features of the Indian market are described along the lines of the PESTEL model, Indian capital market, financial sistuation and corporate-government relations are characterised.
KEYWORDS: Nissan, India, Market Entry, Global Strategy, Internationalisation, PESTEL,
C/HR/582. Dissertation. Role of HRM in meeting globalisation challenges: case study of Barclays' global strategy
- WORDS:
- 15000
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 159.99 GBP
The dissertation looks at the phenomenon of globalisation and the importance of human resource management (HRM) in meeting globalisation challenges faced by organisations. Literature is reviewed on the theory of globalisation discussing its emergence and evolution, the factors that contribute to its development, the challenges posed to companies by the globalisation process, and the role of HRM in coping with these challenges. A case study of HRM practices in Barclays Bank is conducted exploring their motives for going global and investigating the practices of change management and performance management used by the bank. The methods of the research are based on secondary data and primary data obtained via a questionnaire distributed among Barclay’s employees to assess global HR practices of their company. Conclusions are made about the strengths and weaknesses of change management and performance management at Barclay’s Bank.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, globalization, human resource management, HRM, change management, performance management, Barclays Bank,
C/B/2089. Dissertation. Third Party Ownership: Case Study of Traffic Sports in Brazil
- WORDS:
- 17250
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 179.99 GBP
The dissertation examines the process of football commercialization through the liberalisation of the football labour market focusing on the implications of a third party ownership and arguing whether it has improved the quality of the game. The review of literature touches on the development of the football transfer market addressing the issue of the third party ownership with regard to the Brazilian football market. The dissertation uses the methods of exploratory and descriptive secondary research combined with the primary research of the data collected from semi-structured interviews with the CEOs of the South American sports marketing company Traffic Sports. Conclusions are made about the outcomes of commercialisation in the football industry highlighting the concerns about the effectiveness of third parties in international transfers of Brazilian football players.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, football commercialization, third party ownership, Brazilian football, Traffic Sports,
C/B/2075. Dissertation. Strategic Management in Energy Industry during Global Financial Crisis: Case Study of Yemen LNG
- WORDS:
- 12800
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 129.99 GBP
The dissertation looks at the situation within the energy industry conducting a case study of Yemen LNG, a producer and exporter of liquefied natural gas, to develop strategic direction for the company in the period of the global financial crisis. Literature is reviewed on the theory of strategic management (SM) offering a classification of SM approaches (schools) based on strategy design, planning, positioning, entrepreneurial and cognitive input, culture, power, etc. SM in the energy industry is discussed focusing on SM in the conditions of financial and economic crisis. The research employs qualitative and quantitative methods based on secondary data. Analysis of Yemen LNG is conducted including competitor analysis, the models of PEST and SWOT. Conclusions are made about the internal and external environment of Yemen LNG offering a strategic scenario for the company’s development during the crisis.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, financial crisis, energy industry, Yemen LNG, PEST, SWOT, competitor analysis, strategic management, liquefied natural gas,
C/B/2073. Master's Dissertation. State shipping policy and shipping industry of Greece: case study of coastal shipping companies
- WORDS:
- 20900
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 209.99 GBP
The dissertation examines the policy of the Greek government towards the country’s shipping industry seeking to identify the key strategies that made shipping in Greece so successful. The review of literature touches on the history of the Greek fleet and ship-owners, the background of the Greek national maritime policy, the global domination of the Greek shipping businesses, the functions of the Ministry of Mercantile Marine (MMM), etc. A case study is conducted of two coastal shipping companies (A and B) as examples of the Greek shipping industry. The research is based on qualitative, quantitative and inductive approaches using secondary and primary sources including surveys, interviews and questionnaires. Conclusions are made about the improvements that can be introduced by the Greek state in the development of their shipping industry.
KEYWORDS: Master’s Dissertation, Greece, shipping, fleet, ship-owners, national maritime policy,
C/B/2064. Proposal. Is there a market for Stradivarius in UK?
- WORDS:
- 3900
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
The paper proposes research into the expansion of the Spanish fashion brand Stradivarius to the UK market. The background of the company is described, SWOT and Porter’s five forces analysis is used to identify the factors that will affect Stradivarius’ entry to the UK market. Literature relevant for the research is indicted, the methodology is described including the themes for the questionnaire, the timescale of the work is outlined.
KEYWORDS: Proposal, Stradivarius, fashion brand, expansion to UK, SWOT, Porter’s Five Forces, foreign market entry, International marketing,
C/B/1869. Dissertation. Strategic options for Singaporean FSPO organisations in conditions of recession
- WORDS:
- 9400
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 99.99 GBP
The dissertation examines the impact of the current recession on the market of Floating Production, Storage and Offloading Conversion (FPSO) exploring the range of strategic options available for Singaporean FSPO organisations. The review of literature touches on the need to align company’s corporate strategies with their operational capabilities, the roots and implications of the growing competitive pressure, and strategic responses to this pressure. The methods of the research are based on the qualitative analysis of secondary and primary data conducted along the lines of the SWOT model. Conclusions are made about the market forces that influence the FPSO market, and the match between the company’s strategic intent and the requirements of their business environment.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Floating Production, Storage and Offloading Conversion, FSPO, SWOT, Singapore,
C/B/1782. Dissertation. Carrefour and Wal-Mart in China
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- 14700
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 149.99 GBP
The dissertation compares the performance of Carrefour and Wal-mart in the food and non-food retail sector in China investigating the reasons for the difference in their performance indices. The review of literature touches on the history of supermarket development, the strategies of foreign markets’ entry, the issues of internationalisation in the retail industry, the retail features in China, the competition within the Chinese retail sector, etc. The methods of the research include the analysis of the primary data obtained from interviews with Chinese consumers. Recommendations are suggested to the Carrefour management about the best strategies to maintain their top position in the retail sector.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Retail sector, Carrefour, Wal-mart, China, supermarket,
C/B/1764. Proposal. Academic approaches to postgraduate research into Yemen LNG business environment
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- 7800
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 79.99 GBP
The paper looks at the stages and challenges of postgraduate research work evaluating its importance for the development of personal competence, research skills and experiential learning. Comparison is drawn between the master’s level and the undergraduate level of research. A research proposal is presented suggesting strategic analysis of the Middle East gas business Yemen LNG. Related literature is reviewed including the theory of cultural dimensions, the challenges of international business, etc. The methods and philosophy of the research are outlined, the feedback from the study is analysed.
KEYWORDS: Proposal, experiential learning, postgraduate research, strategic analysis, Yemen LNG,
C/B/1750. Dissertation. How can organisations manage cross-cultural values to benefit their business?
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- 9500
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 99.99 GBP
The dissertation looks at the importance of managing cross-cultural values examining their impact on the performance of UK organisations. The review of literature touches on the cross-cultural values in the working environment comparing Indian, Chinese and Western business cultures. The methods of the research include analysis of the primary data obtained from in-depth interviews with managers of UK firms. Conclusions are made about the key implications of the study suggesting recommendations about the management of cross-cultural workforce.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, cross-cultural, multinational, HRM, cultural diversity, international business,
S/B/506. Dissertation. Nokia: Gaining Global Leadership in International Mobile Phone Market
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- 11500
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 119.99 GBP
The dissertation investigates the position on Nokia in the International mobile phone market. Literature is reviewed on Finland's economy, international development of the telecommunication industry, Nokia's background, the theory of strategic analysis and analytical models, etc. The methods of the research are based on secondary data sources. Competitive conditions in the Finnish and international mobile phone industries are described, Nokia's competitive strategy is examined and evaluated. Conclusions are made about the factors that ensure the company's competitive advantage including low cost structure, HRM practices, use of innovation, etc
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Nokia, Finland, telecommunication industry, international mobile phone market,
C/B/1549. Dissertation. Outsourcing of IT/IS Function
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- 13400
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 139.99 GBP
The dissertation investigates the issues of Information Technology (IT) and Information Systems (IS) outsourcing discussing the rationale for the outsourcing of non-core activities, i.e. call centers, accounting divisions and human resources function, examining the benefits and risks of outsourcing for the company and formulating hypotheses related to the key issues of IT/IS outsourcing. The review of literature touches on the role and features of IS outsourcing in business, the challenges and dilemmas of outsourcing, the practice of setting up call centers in India, the features of offshore outsourcing, etc. The methods of research include analysis of secondary sources and primary data obtained through a questionnaire distributed among the employees of 60 organisations. Conclusions are made about the difficulties posed by cultural differences and the lack of clarity with regard to service standards. Recommendations are suggested about the best practices to ensure the success of IT/IS outsourcing.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Outsourcing, offshore, Information Systems, IS, Supplier Relationships, Information technology, IT, call centres, accounting divisions, India, non-core activities,
S/M/473. Master's Dissertation. Impact of Country of Origin and Consumer Ethnocentrism on Chinese Consumer Preferences
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- 17000
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 179.99 GBP
The dissertation investigates the impact of consumer ethnocentrism (CE) and the country of origin (COO) on the Chinese consumer market. Literature is reviewed on the recent development of Chinese economy and culture, the factors that influence Chinese consumers' preferences, COO effects on consumers, cognitive, affective and normative aspects of the consumer's conception on the COO label, the theory of product-country image, psychological aspects of consumer ethnocentrism, ethnocentrist approach to global brands in China, etc. A study is conducted of Chinese consumers' evaluation of stores and products of different COO. Secondary research is used to back up the primary research based on the deductions from interviews with Chinese consumers about their perceptions of COO. Conclusions are made about the perceptions associated with various brands, the exposure of Chinese consumers to Western culture, and country stereotyping.
KEYWORDS: Masters dissertation, Chinese consumers, country of origin, COO, ethnocentrism, stere,
C/B/1488. Proposal. Cultural challenges to Western project management in Asia
- WORDS:
- 900
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 9.99 GBP
The paper offers a research proposal into cultural challenges that international organizations are likely to face in emerging Asian markets. Literature is reviewed on the project management approaches that can be applied by an international organization to operate efficiently despite cultural differences. The issues of organizational learning, transformation and efficiency are addressed in the light of human resource management, effective leadership and team work. The methods and objectives of the study are outlined.
KEYWORDS: Proposal, Project management, Asian culture, Western culture, HRM, innovation, leader,
C/B/1009. Dissertation. Effective management of international operations in energy firms: case study of Itera Group
- WORDS:
- 8500
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 89.99 GBP
The dissertation investigates the international operations of the energy company Itera Group considering the relationships between the parent company and its overseas subsidiaries. Literature is reviewed on the liberalisation of the global energy markets, the background of Itera, the management of international operations, parental control over the subsidiaries, etc. The study is based on the qualitative approach using primary research techniques (in-depth interviews) and secondary data analysis. Conclusions are made about the opportunities for Itera in overseas markets, particularly, the 'near markets'. Approaches to the establishment of international operations are recommended.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, International operations, energy firms, Itera Group, foreign markets,
C/B/1011. Dissertation. Cultural Change, Expatriate Adjustment Process, and the Role of Employee Motivation
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- 19900
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 199.99 GBP
The dissertation examines the expatriate adjustment process experienced by managers who are sent on international assignments to live in the country were they work for extended periods of time. The cultural aspects of the adjustment process are explored examining the implications of cultural differences and the companies' policies aimed to motivate and help their expatriate managers to cope with the stress created by the adjustment process. The literature review touches on the issues of employee motivation with the focus on the content theories. A research questionnaire completed by a group of expatriate managers is analysed using basic descriptive statistics. Conclusions are made about the quality of international assignments management and expatriates' motivation.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, employee motivation, expatriate, adjustment, cultural differences,
C/B/1012. Dissertation. Impact of WTO Accession on the Cambodian TAM Industry
- WORDS:
- 8500
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 89.99 GBP
The dissertation examines the effects of Cambodia's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) on its textiles and apparel industry considering them from the economic, labour and welfare perspectives. The impact of quotas elimination under the legislation of WTO is explored describing the increase of competition in Cambodian textile and apparel manufacturing (TAM) industry. The research draws on secondary data provided in the review of literature that touches upon WTO policy and regulations including trade liberalization, the Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (ATC), Multi-Fibre Arrangement (MFA), etc. Conclusions are made about the relative success of Cambodia in coping with WTO accession in economic and labour terms, but the potentially mixed results in welfare terms.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, GATT, WTO, Textiles and Apparel Manufacturing Industry, Cambodia, trade,
C/B/1013. Proposal. Strengthening the global reach: strategic recommendations for Alrosa
- WORDS:
- 2500
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper offers a research proposes into the position of Alrosa diamond company in the global market of precious metals and minerals providing an overview of the market, reviewing theoretical approaches to the strategy of internationalisation, and proposing to study the impact of environmental factors on the competitive strength of Alrosa. The methods of the prospective research are described addressing the ethical issues related to the study, the research timetable is presented.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Alrosa, diamonds, internationalisation, expansion, precious metals and,
C/B/1102. Dissertation. Country-of-origin effects on consumer behaviour of wine customers
- WORDS:
- 20000
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 209.99 GBP
The dissertation examines the notion of country-of-origin effects and their impact on the buying behaviour of customers, specifically, of wine buying consumers in a supermarket retailer. The literature review highlights the importance of the Halo effect, consumer ethnocentrism, consumer animosity, product branding, and regional origin effects, and the need to understand the specific nature of customer buying behaviour with regard to the context and product. Research methods include primary data collection through interviews with wine consumers. Conclusions are made about the relationship between country-of-origin effects and the consumer behaviour of wine customers.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, consumer behaviour, wine, country-or-origin, Halo effect, ethnocentrism,
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