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International Business in Japan
C/B/4109. Dissertation. Factors affecting localization strategy of fast food companies in Asian countries
- WORDS:
- 10050
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 109.99 GBP
The dissertation investigates the use of the localization strategy by fast food companies expanded to Asian countries. Literature is reviewed on the importance of the local cultural knowledge in international business, the balance between adaptation and standardization, the strategies of globalization and glocalisation, etc. The methodology of the research is based on the analysis of secondary data and a case study of McDonalds in India, Starbucks in China, and Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) in Japan. Conclusions are made about the factors affecting the success of the localization strategy of the fast food companies in Asia.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, localization, fast food companies, Asian countries, McDonalds India, Starbucks China, Kentucky Fried Chicken, KFC Japan, globalization, glocalisation,
C/B/3746. Examination of international business in the last 20 years: case study Japan and South Korea
- WORDS:
- 1300
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
This paper focuses on international business and is split into three sections. The first section focuses on the distinctive features of Japanese and South Korean business structures after world war two. The way in which these structures have changed over the last 15 years is also discussed, and the paper assesses the way in which South Korea mimicked the Japanese route to international business success. The second section examines commodity and global value chains in relation to the way they affect competitive advantage. The way in which manufacturing helps developing countries is discussed, as is the role governments should play. The last section examines the major changes that have taken place in non financial multinational firms in the last twenty years. This paper does not contain a reference list.
KEYWORDS: International business, Japan, South Korea, business structure, commodity chains, global value chains, competitive advantage, manufacturing, developing countries, non financial multinational firms.,
C/B/3708. Compare and contrast the business systems in Japan and China
- WORDS:
- 2400
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
This paper focuses on the similarities and differences between the Japanese and Chinese business systems. Both business systems are analysed in terms of culture, structure and management.
KEYWORDS: Japan, China, business systems, business culture, business management, business structure,
C/B/3652. Business structure of Japan, China and Germany
- WORDS:
- 1150
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
This paper discusses the business structure of Japan, Germany and China. Japan and Germany are discussed in reference to issues of reform, whilst the paper analyses China in relation to its business structure and growth. However, the paper begins with an examination of Alfred Chandler’s business structures and culture theory.
KEYWORDS: Business structure, Japan, Germany, China, business reform, business structure, business growth, Alfred Chandler,
C/M/2031. Cross-cultural management in MNC: case of Japan and Mexico
- WORDS:
- 3100
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
The paper addresses the issues of cross-cultural management in Multinational Corporations (MNC) drawing comparisons between Mexican and Japanese cultures, reviewing the theory of cultural dimensions by Hofstede, identifying its similarities with other cross-cultural studies including the research by Gomez, and suggesting the ways to deal with cultural differences in Mexico and Japan.
KEYWORDS: Cross-cultural management, MNC, Mexican and Japanese cultures, Hofstede, Gomez,
C/B/3580. Entry of TK Maxx to Japan
- WORDS:
- 2100
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at the expansion of TK Maxx to Japan describing the background of the company’s decision to open a fashion store in Tokyo, reviewing theories of internationalisation, and examining socio-cultural factors that influence the Japanese fashion industry. Recommendations are suggested about the entry strategies of TK Maxx with regard to the specific features of Japanese consumers.
KEYWORDS: Internationalisation, TK Maxx, entry to Japan, Japanese consumers,
C/LI/49. Review of article ‘The importance of the English language in a cross-cultural working environment: views from English speakers who have Japanese business associates'
- WORDS:
- 600
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 9.99 GBP
The paper presents a review of the online article ‘The importance of the English language in a cross-cultural working environment: views from English speakers who have Japanese business associates’. Information is provided abut the structure of the presentation, the author’s details, key words and topics of the article, its main ideas, etc.
KEYWORDS: Article review, importance of English language in cross-cultural working environment, lingua franca,
S/B/550. Nemawashi: Is it Still Only for the Japanese?
- WORDS:
- 1900
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks at the Japanese business tradition of Nemawashi, or ‘root trimming' as a way to achieve group consensus. The application of the Nemawashi principle is illustrated using the example of the problems faced by Toyota, touching on the virtues essential for the Japanese culture, and comparing business practices in Japan to those in the USA.
KEYWORDS: Nemawashi, business culture, group consensus, vote,
C/B/2278. Japanese Business Culture
- WORDS:
- 2550
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper offers an overview of the economic development of Japan after World War 2 highlighting the features of the Japanese business culture, i.e. loyalty, building relationships, work under pressure, the concept of honour and face, respect for the elders, etc.
KEYWORDS: Japan Business Culture,
C/B/2221. Wal-Mart's expansion to Japan
- WORDS:
- 1650
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper presents a case of Wal-Mart's international expansion to the Japanese retail market providing background information about the company, analysing their internationalization strategy, assessing Wal-Mart' joint venture strategy for entering the Japanese market, and addressing cultural peculiarities of the Japanese consumer behaviour.
KEYWORDS: Wal-Mart Japan, International Business, joint venture, Japanese consumer behaviour,
C/B/1722. 7-Eleven Strategic Development in Japan
- WORDS:
- 3000
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
The paper looks at the strategic development and management of 7-Eleven Japan addressing three main areas, i.e. comparing the influence of external environment and leadership of Toshifumi Suzuki in the development of 7-Eleven Japan, evaluating the influence of key stakeholders on the development of the company, and analysing the extent to which the company has been able to successfully achieve both cost-leadership and differentiation in the industry. Porter’s generic strategies model is used in the analysis.
KEYWORDS: 7-Eleven, Strategic Management, Leadership, Porter’s Generic Strategies, Stakeholder Analysis,
C/B/964. Report on IKEA and their entry to Japanese market
- WORDS:
- 3500
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
The paper examines the business model of IKEA identifying their market strategy and core competences, performing their VRIO (Value, Rarity, Imitability, Organisation) analysis, discussing their use of innovation, etc. The problems faced by IKEA on entering the Japanese market are considered analysing the shortcomings of their products' marketing and presenting guidelines on the strategy of foreign market entry. IKEA's analysis is conducted along the lines of SWOT (opportunities and threats) and marketing mix (7Ps).
KEYWORDS: IKEA, VRIO, Japan, foreign market entry, SWOT, marketing mix, 7 Ps,
C/B/623. Managing in Asia: Outline and assess the major contributions of oriental ideology to the economic growth of East Asia
- WORDS:
- 1900
- DATE:
- 2007
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The principal focus of this discussion is on the extent to which oriental ideology affects the economic growth of Asia, the markets and networks as well as challenges of entrepreneurship within China and other countries. We discuss Chinese entrepreneurship, business networking and sociology, as well as economic growth from the perspective of Confucianism and other ideologies. All the major East Asian economies including China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan are studied here and special focus is thus on Chinese entrepreneurship and business networking.
KEYWORDS: East Asia, Oriental Ideology, Markets, Business Networking, Chinese Entrepreneurship,
C/B/654. Exploring Business in Japan and Italy
- WORDS:
- 1930
- DATE:
- 2007
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
This paper discusses the prospects of conducting business in Japan and Italy. It highlights cultural values and practices of the two countries as well as advising on how to establish business acquaintances in the countries. The paper examines the management cultures and discusses the conduct of giving business presentations in both countries. Issues surrounding business meetings and rules of negotiations are closely examined. Hofstede's work on cross-cultural dimensions and culture's consequences are integrated throughout the discussion. The paper offers recommendations to foreign business executives who want to establish successful businesses in Japan and Italy.
KEYWORDS: Business presentations, management culture, business meetings, business negotiations,
S/B/300. Managerial Perspective for Merill Lynch Japan
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- 4200
- DATE:
- 2007
- PRICE:
- 49.99 GBP
The paper examines the launch and set up of Merill Lynch in Japan exploring the modes of the Japanese market entry, the implications of their acquisition of Yamaichi Securities, etc. The risks involved in International acquisitions and Joint Ventures are discussed, the international structure for the Merill Lynch expansion in the future is recommended.
KEYWORDS: Merill Lynch, market entry, acquisition, Yamaichi Securities, Japan,
E/B/184. Japanese business culture and etiquette
- WORDS:
- 4000
- DATE:
- 2006
- PRICE:
- 49.99 GBP
The paper examines the Japanese business culture presenting an overview of Japan's religious and cultural background, comparing basic social values of Japan and the Western countries, and offering guidelines on the Japanese business etiquette including gift giving, business cards exchange, negotiating, drinking, eating, etc.
KEYWORDS: Japan, business culture, etiquette,
P/B/658. Cultural conflicts in international business
- WORDS:
- 2000
- DATE:
- 2006
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper analyses the causes of the conflict that took place in a Japanese company subsidiary in Thailand between the Japanese managers and their Thai subordinates. Theoretical approaches to cultural differences and human resource management are reviewed, research methods are discussed, the problems of IKEA?s foreign businesses are referred to.
KEYWORDS: Culture, Thailand, Japan,
P/B/828. Japanese investment in Europe
- WORDS:
- 3000
- DATE:
- 2006
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
The paper reports on Japanese multinationals? investments in Europe focusing on the electronics and automotive markets. Literature is reviewed on the theory of internationalisation, Japanese production process, etc. The differences between Japanese and European management styles, industry structures, operational practices, etc. are analysed highlighting the advantages of Japanese manufacturers over European manufacturers.
KEYWORDS: Japanese, Europe, electronics, internationalisation,
S/B/129. Japanese business management models
- WORDS:
- 4000
- DATE:
- 2006
- PRICE:
- 49.99 GBP
This paper examines the strengths and weaknesses of the Japanese business management models and this has been outlined and the arguments are related and compared to the American business practices
KEYWORDS: Japan Business Management Model, American Business Practices, strengths, weaknesses,
S/E/114. Keiretsu family structures in the Japanese economy
- WORDS:
- 1500
- DATE:
- 2006
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper examines the role of the Keiretsu family structures in the Japanese economy providing information on Toyota, Mitsui Group, Sumitomo, etc., and discussing their backgrounds and activities.
KEYWORDS: Keiretsu, Japanese economy, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Nissan,
C/B/435. Government administration and economic development: The case of Japan and China
- WORDS:
- 3500
- DATE:
- 2006
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
This paper assesses the effect that Government administration has had on economic development in Japan and China, comparing their similarities and differences. It charts the changes in Government administration and economic development over time to illust
KEYWORDS: Japan, China, government administration, economic development,
P/B/363. Exporting UK flowers to overseas markets
- WORDS:
- 2000
- DATE:
- 2005
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper reports on the Floritel, a British flower delivery company, considering an entry into the overseas market. The principal success factors in the growing and exporting of flowers are outlined, the issues related to the organisation of export are addressed. The entry evaluation procedure is described, overseas flower markets (in North America, Japan, Europe) are characterised.
KEYWORDS: exporting, uk, flowers, overseas, markets,
S/B/236. London Pride premium ale: entering Japanese market
- WORDS:
- 3000
- DATE:
- 2005
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
The paper reports on the entry of London Pride premium ale into the Japanese market providing basic information about the country, outlining the measures taken by the Japanese government to promote foreign direct investment (FDI), conducting analysis of beer demand and supply in Japan, describing the market entry strategy for London Pride, identifying the best ways of adapting the company's product and services to the Japanese culture, and suggesting recommendations about the market entry.
KEYWORDS: London Pride, beer, ale, Japanese market, entry,
C/M/137. Critical Assessment of Japanese Business Environment for the Expansion of a Western Companies
- WORDS:
- 4300
- DATE:
- 2004
- PRICE:
- 49.99 GBP
The report is focused around a proposed expansion via entrance into Japanese market of the two UK based companies. The purpose of the report is to critically evaluate the possibility of such expansion in regard to the possible failure and success, whereas the later option is addressed much more detail in regard to assessment of modes of market entry, the strategy, advertising and promotion methods and critical evaluation of the micro and macro economic factors. Due to the substantial number of analysis required, the report also offers a long list of appendixes including various analysis of Japan in terms of culture, economics and Japanese business etiquette.
KEYWORDS: critical, assessment, japanese, business, environment, expansion, western, companies,
P/B/54. How to do business in Japan
- WORDS:
- 900
- DATE:
- 2003
- PRICE:
- 9.99 GBP
This paper outlines some protocols, greetings, conversation and other notes on how to do business in Japan.
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