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(2007, 4200 words)
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.
(2007, 1930 words)
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.
(2007, 1900 words)
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.
(2006, 1500 words)
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.
(2006, 4000 words)
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.
(2006, 3500 words)
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 illustrate these similarities and differences. The paper suggests that the two countries have followed very different routes to development, which has been underpinned by Government administrations that are very different to those found in the West.
(2006, 4000 words)
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
(2006, 3000 words)
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.
(2006, 2000 words)
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.
(2005, 3000 words)
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.
(2005, 2000 words)
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.
(2004, 4300 words)
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.
(2003, 900 words)
This paper outlines some protocols, greetings,
conversation and other notes on how to do business in Japan.
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