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Globalization
This
assignment consists of three parts.
- From the textbook, read the
closing case at the end of Chapter 1. Prepare a response to the following
questions:
- Which parties experience
advantages from the globalization of the flat-panel industry?
- Which parties experience
disadvantages from the globalization of the flat-panel industry?
- What would happen, if the U.S.
required that all flat-panel displays sold in the U.S. would also have to
be manufactured in the U.S.?
- What does this case tell us about
the future of production in an increasingly global economy?
- Research another industry that has
experienced globalization or may be a good candidate for globalization in the
future and share your example with the class and explain why you selected
the industry.
- Choose two countries (other than
the U.S.) within the same region of the world. Assess the political risks,
economic risks, and legal risks of each country. If you had to invest a
large sum of money into one of these two countries, which one would it be?
Why?
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Assignment 3: Dropbox Assignment
Country Research
China is on track to become the world's largest
economy in coming years. Research the implications of this development and
draft a document addressing the following:
- What
would be the impact of China's economy on:
- The world
trading system
- The
world monetary system
- Western-based
global corporations
- How
might the concepts of guanxi and guanxiwang come into play? Are there any
ethical considerations for a western business?
- Discuss
three cultural tips for US businesspeople doing business in China.
Please provide your answers in a 3- to 4-page
Microsoft Word document.
Support your responses with examples.
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Corruption
Index and Trade Restrictions
The
corruption perceptions index (CPI) is a comparative assessment of integrity
performance for a variety of countries.
- What is CPI? What is its purpose?
- What is the value of this index?
- What are the trends or
similarities between countries with the highest and lowest CPI 2011
scores?
- What can be done to overcome
corruption in the global marketplace?
Research
three trade restrictions currently in place by the U.S. and basis the research,
answer the following questions:
- Are these restrictions a tariff,
subsidy, import restraint, voluntary export restraint, or embargo?
- What is the purpose of this
restriction? Is the restriction achieving its purpose? Why or why not?
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Applying Porter's Diamond
Apply Porter's diamond of national advantage framework to an
industry and the country you have chosen. Based on the four points of the
diamond, are firms likely to be successful? Is there any chance of governmental
variables at play in your industry or country? If so, how might they improve or
detract from national advantage?
Prepare a PowerPoint presentation of 8–12 slides summarizing
your findings. Be sure to use graphics or illustrations to enhance your
presentation. Visual interest and professionalism should be taken into
consideration as you present the information.
Add additional content in the Notes section of the presentation.
Support your responses with examples.
Cite any sources in APA format.
Submission Details
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Make
a case for and against an establishment of a Free Trade Area of the Americas
(FTAA) between the U.S. and Canada.
- What are possible effects of such
an agreement on North American businesses, North American consumers, and
other nations?
- Are there any impediments to
integration between the U.S. and Canada?
- How might the establishment of the
FTAA impact the strategy of North American businesses?
Click
here to watch IMF video,
"IMF Outlook for Korea." After watching the video, answer these
questions:
- What is the IMF's overall outlook
for Korea?
- What impact will the condition of
the global economy have on the country?
- What are the domestic risks facing
Korea?
- What actions should the Korean
government take?
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Opening
a New Factory
Your
firm is considering to open a new factory via direct investment in Latin
America and management is evaluating the specific country locations for this
project. The pool of candidate countries has been narrowed to Honduras, Chile,
and Mexico.
- Discuss the national differences
in political economy between these three countries.
- Discuss any cultural barriers your
firm may experience in each of the three countries.
- Find each country's rating on the
corruptions perceptions index (CPI).
- Click here to read
the country commercial guides (CCGs) prepared by the U.S. Department of
State. Based on the reading, compare the FDI climate and regulations of
these three countries.
Based
on your findings, prepare a 3- to 4-page Microsoft Word document addressing the
above questions and making a recommendation to your firm as to which country
would be the best choice for your new factory.
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Modes
of Entry
Provide
a scenario where a company would enter a foreign market using the following
modes of entry. Be sure to provide one scenario for each mode:
- Exporting
- Licensing
- Franchising
- Creating a turnkey project
- Establishing joint ventures
- Setting up a wholly-owned
subsidiary
Give
justification for your choices using the advantages or disadvantages for each
mode discussed in course readings.
Read
the closing case from the text at the end of Chapter 13. Prepare a response to
the following questions:
- Why did Megahertz adopt a strategy
for export-led growth?
- In this case, why might the
opportunities for growth be greater in foreign markets?
- Would developing countries be a
major opportunity for Megahertz? Why or why not?
- What does the experience of
Megahertz tell us about challenges facings small firms that want to
export? Use specific examples from the case to support your answer.
- What other solutions might
Megahertz have considered for its financing difficulties (other than
selling the company)?
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Credible
Outside Research
Prepare
a document based on credible research and course materials addressing the
following:
- Discuss the four strategies firms
can use when entering foreign markets.
- Using specific examples, describe
the strategies used by the following companies in global expansion:
- Intel
- McDonald's
- Goya
- Boeing
- Coca-Cola
- Nokia
- Have any of these companies
experiences an evolution of strategies as discussed in the text?
Please
provide your answers in a 3- to 4-page Microsoft Word document.
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Entering a Foreign Market
Imagine you are the marketing manager for a U.S.
manufacturer of paper products (including paper plates, paper towels, napkins,
toilet paper, and tissues). Your company is considering entering the
Argentinean market. Consider the following:
Should the pricing
decisions in Argentina be delegated to the local managers? Why or why not?
Should the
advertising message that has been effective in the U.S. be used in Argentina?
Why or why not?
What are some of
the considerations that might be taken into account regarding product
attributes?
Prepare a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation of 8–12 slides
discussing the advantages and disadvantages of each type of staffing policy.
Based on credible outside research, include a real-life example of where each
type of policy has been successfully implemented. Be sure to use graphics or
illustrations to enhance your presentation.
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Part I
Select one of the poorest countries of the world (one
with under $1000 gross domestic product [GDP] per capita). Research your chosen
country and provide answers to the following questions:
- Does this country provide exports? If so, what products or services
are exported?
- What quality or condition is the land in this country?
- What is the rate of unemployment?
- What is the education situation or level of education for the people
in this country?
Based on the information provided, discern whether this
country has any national competitive advantage and discuss whether free trade
can benefit this country and, if so, how. Be specific in your response.
Part II
Based on your country of choice, develop scenarios where
firms may invest in your country using the following strategies:
- Global standardization strategy
- Localization strategy
- Transnational strategy
- International strategy
For each strategy, develop one scenario where an
international firm would desire to enter the market of your chosen country.
Describe the products or services offered by each firm and why the strategy was
chosen. Cultural, political, and legal factors should be taken into
consideration, as well as any informal or formal trade barriers.
Provide your answers in a 3- to
4-page Microsoft Word
document.
