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C/B/4380. Role of national culture in market orientation and international business performance: annotated bibliography
- WORDS:
- 1950
- DATE:
- 2012
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper provides an annotated bibliography on the links between culture, market orientation and business performance, the expression of personality within a bilingual context, the role of the media in ethnic identity, the effects of national culture on foreign markets’ entry, the influence of cross-cultural differences on business, etc.
KEYWORDS: national culture, market orientation, international business performance, annotated bibliography,
C/F/1353. Wolseley's financial performance and expansion to USA
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- 870
- DATE:
- 2012
- PRICE:
- 9.99 GBP
The paper reports on the performance of Wolseley, a UK building materials supplier, providing an overview of their profitability in 2009-2011, examining their expansion to the US market, and evaluating associated risks and competitive advantages.
KEYWORDS: Wolseley, financial performance, expansion to USA,
C/B/4358. Institutionalist and culturalist approaches to international business
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- 1150
- DATE:
- 2012
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper addresses the challenges of the global corporate culture examining flexible (culturalist) and non-flexible (institutionalist) approaches to multi-cultural environments of overseas markets. The combination of the institutionalist and culturalist approaches is considered presenting arguments in favour and against the convergence (‘crossvergence’) hypothesis.
KEYWORDS: Institutionalist, culturalist, international business,
C/B/4317. Dissertation. An evaluation of international business and international strategic marketing. Case study: Caterpillar Inc
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- 15750
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 159.99 GBP
This dissertation examines international business and international strategic marketing, and begins by introducing Caterpillar Inc as the case study. The dissertation aims to answer a wide range of questions based on the organization, some of which are as follows. What is the current situational analysis at Caterpillar Inc? How can Caterpillar Inc. learn from its process of internationalization? Can this become, or is it a core competence for the organization? How does national culture impact Caterpillar Inc’ international marketing strategy? The literature review also provides a thorough evaluation of a range of topics, some of which include Internationalization, market entry strategies, national culture, domestic marketing, and international marketing. The dissertation then goes on to discuss the chosen research methodology, which is followed by an assessment of the case study. The study also analyses BRIC economies, and concludes with an evaluation of the results found.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, international business, international strategic marketing, Caterpillar Inc, internationalization, core competence, Market Entry Strategies, National Culture, domestic marketing, international marketing, BRIC economies,
C/B/4268. Sherbet Animations' Entry to India
- WORDS:
- 2100
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines the plan of the British company Sherbet Animations to enter the Indian market. PESTL and Porter’s Five Forces analysis of the Indian industry is conducted, market entry strategies are examined, recommendations are suggested about the benefits of a joint venture as an entry mode.
KEYWORDS: Sherbet Animations, entry mode, India, PESTL, Porter’s Five Forces,
C/B/4238. Cultural diversity in Jaguar Land Rover, Tata Steel and Barclays Group
- WORDS:
- 2000
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines the benefits and challenges of cultural diversity in the context of multinational companies offering a case study of cultural diversity in Jaguar Land Rover, Tata Steel and Barclays Group. Policies towards cultural diversity are reviewed discussing their impacts on the organisational performance of the three companies.
KEYWORDS: cultural diversity, Jaguar Land Rover, Tata Steel, Barclays,
C/B/4217. Global expansion strategy of Wal-Mart
- WORDS:
- 2350
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at the strategic development of Wal-Mart towards global expansion reviewing the company’s history and background, conducting their Porter’s Five Forces analysis, describing the structure of Wal-Mart’s international business, and evaluating their growth strategy across the globe. Wal-Mart’s 2010 annual report data are provided in a separate file.
KEYWORDS: Global expansion, Wal-Mart, Porter’s Five Forces, international business,
C/B/4205. The objectives and strategies of a newly internationalized company. Case study: Elecdyne
- WORDS:
- 1500
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
This paper examines Elecdyne, a fictional Japanese company dealing in electronics. The paper aims to assess the challenges that a newly internationalized company faces when forming its objectives and strategies. Organisational structure is examined in reference to centralisation and decentralisation. The importance of corporate social responsibility (CSR) to Elecdyne is examined, and the paper then details the company’s corporate objectives.
KEYWORDS: Elecdyne, Japanese company, electronics, internationalized company, Organisational structure, centralisation, decentralisation, corporate social responsibility, CSR!,
C/B/4204. Recruitment and human resource policies in international business
- WORDS:
- 2300
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
This paper focuses on international business and aims to answer two questions. The first is “Critically discuss what a recruiter needs to consider when recruiting internationally and how this may affect the recruitment and selection process”. The second question is “Evaluate the contribution which human resource policies and practices can make to effective cross border mergers and acquisitions and international joint ventures”.
KEYWORDS: International business, recruitment, selection, human resource policies, cross border, mergers, acquisitions, international joint ventures,
C/B/4175. Problems of Euro Disney in France
- WORDS:
- 1800
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper examines the background and performance of Euro Disney operating Disney Land Paris analyzing strategies, difficulties, and challenges faced by the company in the French market.
KEYWORDS: Euro Disney in France, Disney Land Paris,
C/OM/363. Dissertation. Relationship between Buyer and Supplier in Fast Moving Consumer Goods Industry of India, Hungary and UK
- WORDS:
- 10500
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 109.99 GBP
The dissertation looks at the relationships between buyers and suppliers in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry across different countries comparing FMCG buyer/supplier frameworks in India, Hungary and the UK. Literature is reviewed on the structure and background of the FMCG industry, supply chain theory, the nature of buyer/supplier relationships, etc. The methodology of the dissertation is based on secondary research. Conclusions are made about the correlation between the level of dependence in buyer/supplier relationships and the economic performance of the supply chain partnership.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, buyer/supplier relationship, Fast Moving Consumer Goods, FMCG, India, Hungary, UK,
C/B/4111. Proposal. Global Airline Alliances and IATA
- WORDS:
- 1900
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper proposes research into alliance practices used by global airline companies discussing the role of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in the world airline industry. Literature is reviewed on strategic alliances within the global airline industry and the background of IATA. The aims and objectives of the research are formulated, its methodology is described, the possible contribution of the research is estimated.
KEYWORDS: Proposal, Global Airline Alliances, International Air Transport Association, IATA,
C/F/1248. Attitudes to Islamic banking in Malaysian customers
- WORDS:
- 700
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 9.99 GBP
The paper looks at the concept of Islamic banking explaining its principles, examining the attitude towards Islamic banking in Malaysia, and pointing at the difference between male and female attitudes to Islamic banking.
KEYWORDS: Islamic banking, Malaysian customers,
S/B/632. An examination of the importance of ethical international business practices
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- 1650
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 19.99 GBP
This paper examines the importance of ethical practices in international business in relation to Milton Friedman’s doctrine. Ethical practices are examined in reference to legal responsibility, economic responsibility, and corporate governance. The concept of the “web of relationships” is discussed, and the paper then evaluates competitive advantage, foreign direct investment, and international trade.
KEYWORDS: Business ethics, international business, Milton Friedman, legal responsibility, economic responsibility, corporate governance, web of relationships, competitive advantage, foreign direct investment, international trade,
S/B/619. Analyses of the major financial problems of an international firm
- WORDS:
- 2008
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
This paper aims to identify the major financial problems that international firms face. The problems that are assessed are foreign exchange risk, hedging risk, funding risk, political risk, and cultural risk. These financial problems are all analysed in detail.
KEYWORDS: Financial problem, international firm, foreign exchange risk, hedging risk, funding risk, political risk, cultural risk,
C/B/3829. Cultural aspects of cross-border alliance between Nissan and Renault
- WORDS:
- 2950
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper addresses cultural issues of international business using a case study of the cross-border alliance between the Japanese motor company Nissan and the French motor company Renault. Strategies of the companies’ leadership are discussed along the lines of Hofstede’s theory of cultural dimensions arguing whether cultural differences can be overcome through the right management, communication, teamwork and leadership.
KEYWORDS: Cultural dimensions, cross-border alliance, Nissan and Renault, international business,
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/3656. Dissertation. International Market Entry: UK Penetration to Scandinavia through Denmark
- WORDS:
- 10550
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 109.99 GBP
The dissertation looks at the entry of the Scandinavian market by UK companies through Denmark reviewing the measures taken by the Danish government to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into the country, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of international market entry for UK companies, exploring the strategies of international market entry, explaining the positive and negative aspects of entering the Scandinavian market through Denmark, describing geopolitical and economic environment of Denmark and other Scandinavian countries, etc. A study is conducted of the entry and expansion to the Scandinavian market by Arriva, a UK bus and rail transport operating company. The methodology of the research is based on the analysis of secondary data. Conclusions are made about the benefits and risks of developing a presence in the Scandinavian market via Denmark.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, International Market Entry, UK Penetration to Scandinavia, expansion thorough Denmark, Arriva, FDI,
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
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- 3100
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 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/3644. Entry of Wal-Mart to Russian market
- WORDS:
- 2550
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at the possibility for Wal-Mart to enter the Russian market providing a situational analysis of the company and their international business along the lines of the SWOT model. Porter’s five forces analysis is conducted of the food and non food retail sector, PESTEL analysis of the Russian market is performed. Theory of internalisation is reviewed discussing frameworks used to assess the readiness of the company to internationalise their business. Conclusions are made about the interest towards Wal-Mart in Russia. Recommendations to Wal-Mart management are suggested along the lines of the marketing mix model.
KEYWORDS: Wal-Mart, Russian market entry, SWOT, Porter’s five forces, PESTLE, marketing mix,
C/M/2026. Risk and uncertainty in international business
- WORDS:
- 1850
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks into the theory of risk and uncertainty providing definitions of both concepts, outlining various types of risk and considering the risks and uncertainties of the international business and foreign market entry with the focus on the video game industry.
KEYWORDS: Risk, uncertainty, international business, video game industry,
S/M/598. Russian and American culture: cross-cultural conflict in International Hotel in Russia
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- 2100
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper addresses cross-cultural issues affecting international hotel management in Russia offering a case study of a cross-cultural conflict in Holliday Inn (International Hotel) in St Petersburg. Features of communicative behavior typical of Russians and Americans are discussed explaining the roots of conflict within the management of the hotel. The role of culture in international business is highlighted.
KEYWORDS: Russian and American culture, cross-cultural conflict, International Hotel, international business,
C/B/3371. International business in Thailand. Case study the Burger Company
- WORDS:
- 3600
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
This paper aims to discuss how a company should enter a developing nation. Thailand is used as an example, and the paper uses the fictitious UK company, the Burger Company as case study. The paper begins by providing the background to the company and to international business. This is followed with an examination of the national business system and cultural conditions in Thailand. The patterns and trends of trade between the UK and Thailand are discussed, and the paper assesses foreign direct investment and strategic alliances. Conclusions are made regarding the best options for the Burger Company.
KEYWORDS: Developing nation, Thailand, The Burger Company, international business, national business system, cultural conditions, trade, foreign direct investment, strategic alliances,
C/B/3362. HRM in Hong Kong Fast Food Industry
- WORDS:
- 2100
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines the opportunity for a US fast-food chain to be opened in Hong Kong. The history of the fast-food industry in the USA and in Hong Kong is reviewed, the position of foreign and local labour force in Hong Kong is described, recommendations are suggested about the establishment of a fast-food chain in Hong Kong using ethnocentric, polycentric and geocentric approaches to staffing.
KEYWORDS: fast-food industry, fast food in Hong Kong,
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