C/B/1137. Proposal. How do oil companies in Nigeria successfully manage expatriate managers in order to transfer knowledge that can lead to competitive advantages?

The paper proposes research into the transfer of knowledge by expatriate managers between oil companies in and outside of Nigeria providing information on the research aim and objectives and reviewing literature on the issues of competitive environment, knowledge and innovation management, the role of expatriate managers in transferring knowledge, etc. A qualitative research approach is suggested using open-ended interviews with the managers of oil companies in Nigeria.

C/B/617. Comparative Analysis of China, India and Brazil markets for the launch of Freeplay Radio

The current report has been aimed at analysing and evaluating the macro and micro environment of three emerging national markets i.e. China, India, and Brazil, along with their implications on marketing management strategy for Freeplay Radio. The report uses PEST analysis, Porter's Five Forces, and Product Lifecycle analysis to recommend a market entry strategy.

S/B/203. Report on ElecdyneWales

The paper examines the problem of risk exposure in the Japanese spin-off electronic company Elecdyne Wales in the UK discussing their currency transaction risk, economic risks, hedging techniques, pricing policy, etc. Recommendations are suggested to protect the company against foreign exchange exposure.

E/B/302. If the most serious worries about climate change turn out to be true, what effect might they have on international business?

The paper examines the problem of climate change and global warming reviewing Kyoto Protocol (KP) and other related documents, discussing the stance of the US and the UK towards KP, and analysing the effects of global warming on world economy and businesses.

E/B/299. HMV's International Business Management and Strategy

The paper reports on the music retailer His Master's Voice (HMV) reviewing their history and background, discussing their business drivers, conducting Marketing Mix 4P analysis, outlining restrictions to their expansion strategy and analyzing the modes of foreign market entry using the PEST model.

S/B/190. Dubai Ports World acquisition of the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company: an analysis of the CFIUS decision and lost potential benefits of the Foreign Direct Investment into the United States.

The paper examines the situation around the purchase of the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company (P&O) by Dubai Ports World analysing the CFIUS rationale behind the acquisition, the causes of the transaction failure and its effects on international investment practices.

E/B/135. McDonaldÌs strategies in India

The paper reports on the international management strategies used by McDonalds to enter the Indian market. An overview of the companyÌs background is presented; their SWOT analysis is performed; the multi-domestic approach is described with relation to products, pricing, etc.

P/B/836. International business models

The paper examines the challenges of the international business reviewing theories of internalisation known as the Uppsala (Scandinavian) model, the Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA) model and the network model.

P/B/814. ElecdyneWales’ international trade: risks and hedging techniques

The paper reports on ElecdyneWales, a Welsh electronics company, reviewing the company’s background, analysing transaction and economic risks involved in their international trade, and examining the company’s pricing policy, asset and liability management, current hedging techniques, etc. Recommendations are offered about preferable internal and external hedging techniques.

C/B/429. Steps in effecting a transaction

The paper reports on the steps required to complete a transaction between Companies A and B including negotiation and pricing, order and pro-forma invoice, commercial contract, the Letter of Credit (LC), etc. The procedure is described with reference to a German company selling software to a company in Kazakhstan.

P/B/677. Issues of Indian expatriation among software professionals

The paper reports on Indian software professionals doing IT projects overseas reviewing Indian expatriates statistics, and discussing the issues related to expatriation, i.e. its process, motivations, physical and psychological inconveniences, gender issues, preferable professional environments in the USA and Europe, etc.

C/B/405. Issues of International Business

This paper deals with different aspects of international business management and marketing and shows the relevance of political, legal and social issues to be considered in expansion and internationalisation of a company. Issues related to employment and tax procedures, followed in a foreign community as well the changes in the organisational structure, and marketing patterns implemented have been discussed considering Kotler’s 4Ps of marketing mix and transfer pricing policy. Economic theories of Smith and Ricardo have been analysed within the context of international business and free trade.

P/B/659. International mobility program of LVMN

The paper reports on the International mobility program of overseas activities used by LVMN (Louis Vuitton – Moet Hennessy), a French luxury brand holding, relating the company’s background and core values, reviewing theoretical literature on expatriation, cross-cultural adjustment, motivation, psychological contract, etc. LVMH experience in international business is discussed highlighting the issues of career development in expatriate women, knowledge communities, virtual teamwork, etc.

P/B/633. Latecomer firms in Korea, Taiwan, India and China: catching-up strategies

The paper examines the problems faced by “latecomer firms” in Korea, Taiwan, India and China in catching up with large global players, and the strategies in overcoming these problems including imitation, innovation, government intervention, acquisitions, brand marketing, etc.

P/B/622. Report on Martin Green Business Solutions: international tax planning

The paper reports on the businesses of a Russia-based international tax planning company Martin Green Business Solutions (MGBS) focusing on their project to open a branch in London. Differences between the Alternative Investment market (AIM) and the Main market of London Stock Exchange are identified with reference to MGBS; Martin Green’s HRM practices are reviewed; the implications of the company’s expansion to the UK market are outlined; their future strategy is discussed.

P/B/584. Economic theories and South African pulp production

The paper reviews the theory of comparative advantage to explain the benefits of locating pulp production businesses in South Africa. A case study of the SAPPI company is conducted using economic theories to evaluate their performance in 2005, discuss their programmes of corporate citizenship, the strategy of global distribution of assets, etc.

E/B/63. Cross-cultural approach to punctuality problem

The paper compares French and American business culture discussing their attitudes to time and analysing them on the basis of Hofstedes model. The ways of dealing with cross-cultural issues are discussed focusing on the punctuality problem.

P/M/100. Nando's International: Taking chicken to the world.

This paper provides the analysis of Nando's and answers the following questions: What makes Nando's an entrepreneurial company and why was it a success in South Africa? How should Nando's grow both in Southern Africa and internationally?

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