Born Global
Companies employ various strategies to integrate into a global market. How does a company apply global integrative strategies? One such integrative strategy is known as being "born global." How is a company "born global"?
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Global Ethical Theories
What is a practical application of global ethical theories, and how do these theories affect an organization? What is the best way that individuals in the global marketplace can promote ethics in business?
Intercultural Business Management and Ethics
This task is to explore and compare the influences of culture (religion, language, etc.) in conducting business in at least two of the following cultures: India, the Middle East, and Africa. Step 1: Research and find 2-4 articles related to the influence of culture on doing business in India, the Middle East, and/or Africa.
Case Study: IKEA's Global Sourcing Challenge
In the article "IKEA's Global Sourcing Challenge: Indian Rugs and Child Labor (A)" 1. Who are the stakeholders in this case? What are their values or rights? Are there any competing interests between stakeholders? Remember to include the shareholder as one of the stakeholders. 2. What are the national and global laws you
Role in the global health arena
Just looking for some suggestions for outline to answer question about what steps a country can take to play a responsible role in the global health arena?
McDonald's Adaption to Global Markets
Case study question: McDonald's was called "the poster boy for the proliferation of standardized global products" ( Hill, 2009, p. 436). They have also been a model for adaptation to local markets. What are some key learning points that apply to cultural acceptance and supply chain management as demonstrated by McDonald's? T
The Global Marketplace: how governments control foreign companies, obligations and issues US companies face overseas.
How do governments attempt to control foreign businesses operating within their borders? When U.S. companies do business in other countries, what issues do they face? Describe the responsibilities and ethical concerns that you feel are important for U.S. companies to consider when doing business in other countries.
Should companies avoid international business activities?
1. Allowances and reimbursements for international assignments are costly. Should companies avoid international business activities? Explain your reason. 2. Case Study; "Jenkins Goes Abroad." Answer the two questions at the end of the Case Study. Reference: - Martocchio, J. J. (2011). Strategic compensation: A human reso
Global Trends Affecting United Airlines
List and explain the impact of three different external global trends that are affecting United Airlines today. Illustrate how each of these trends gives rise to strategic opportunities or threats.
Telecommunications and Global Cultures
Due to advances in telecommunications, national cultures are morphing into a global culture. Could you help explain what this means?
Global Managers - Global Competitiveness
See the article and answer the following questions: Kedia, Ben L., and Ananda Mukherji. "Global managers: Developing a mindset for global competitiveness." Journal of World Business 34.3 (1999): 230-251. 1. Summarize the case in less than 1 or 2 paragraphs 2. Discuss the management issues present in the case, explicitly conn
Crisis Management: Explosion in Toulouse
1. In a narrative format, summarize the key facts and issues of the case. 2. Update the information in the case by researching it on the Internet. Focus your response on the specific issues in the case. 3. Discuss two successful cases of organizations that managed their crisis successfully. What steps did they take to effe
BRIC Countries and Global Strategies
1) BRIC Down? In this article regarding the BRIC countries it states that the economic growth of the BRIC countries is slowing. Brazil, Russia and India's money have weakened the most and China's yuan has declined the most since 1994 when it was devalued by authorities. Brazil has become an "economic powerhouse" but its economy
Emergency Planning at work when crisis strikes: Too many attendees scheduled to come to Women's Day Conference. This solution gives suggestions on how to handle situation.
You are a recent college graduate and have been working with the most successful planning firm in Portland, Oregon for the past 12 months. You have assisted with dozens of events and are now excited to lead your first large event. It is three days until your event, the second annual Women's Day Conference. The local medical scho
Issues of Change
Analyze the change issues within Owes Home Improvement through Kotter's models of change.
Global Markets and Resource Use
Scenario: Mike one of the marketing strategists on your team, stops at your office door wanting to talk. "We use fabrics that are made domestically; however, there are issues with using these same fabrics globally. There are laws and regulations that prevent us from shipping these fabrics to other countries. This is a huge conce
International Aspect of Management
I need to write 3-4 pages about an article addressing a topic or issue concerning the international aspect of management. For example, an article discussing the issues facing Americans managing overseas, or an article examining the issues faced by foreign nationals when managing in the United States. The article might address
The Role of Women in International Management
Topic: Although the role of women in international management is increasing, women represent an underutilized role by U.S. companies. What is the role of women in international management? What are three things companies should do to increase the role of women in overseas assignments?
Global Business Cases: Semiconnected Inc. and Justin Marshall
Read the two cases: (1) Minicase: Semiconnected Inc. - Must It Reorganize? and (2) Minicase: Justin Marshall - A Failed Global Leadership Opportunity. Discuss what organizational structure SemiConnected Inc. should have used when it decided to set up its first foreign plant in Taiwan. In the case for Justin Marshall, discuss cul
Global Geographic Structure
The global geographic (area) structure is the most common form of organization for foreign operations. What is global geographic structure? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this structure?
Global Alliances 290 word essay with reference
What are the challenges in implementing global alliances in competitively sensitive areas? 290 word essay with reference
Global Management and Multiculturalism
How can managers (domestic and global) prepare themselves to face a multicultural and multinational future?
Local and Global Product Manufacturing
Timbuk2 is more than a bag. It's more than a brand. Timbuk2 is a bond. To its owner, a Timbuk2 bag is a dependable, everyday companion. We see fierce, emotional attachments form between Timbuk2 customers and their bags all the time. A well-worn Timbuk2 bag has a certain patina-- the stains and scars of everyday urban adventures.
Developing New Products in the Global Economy
Let's say as a participant in the AIBC, you will have an opportunity to become a published writer at the end of the conference. "The Marketing Scene," http://www.themarketingscene.com/index.php/site/topic/selling_sin/ provides a platform for professionals and consumers to discuss new ways of marketing, the effectiveness of adver
High-End Product Entry in to Foreign Markets
What mode of entry do fashion designers such as Pierre Cardin, and other high-tech firms like Texas Instruments share in common in their effort to get their product into foreign markets? Identify three key benefits of this mode of entry.
Global Challenges and Companies' Environmental Policies
Company Environment Policy Issues of global warming, emission of CO2 gases, and corporate social responsibility are receiving increasing attention from interest groups, legal and governmental establishments, and the media. Research and write a comparison and contrast report examining the "green" policies of General Electric
Tools in the global marketplace
Please help me with this issue that I am working on... Thanks Jeanne Identify an area in the global marketplace that has been impacted by new tools and technologies to advance managerial control and increase the performance of organizations. Provide information of the tools and/or technologies that have advanced managerial c
Achievement and Ascription Cultures in International Management and importance in international managing.
Describe the difference between an achievement culture and an ascription culture. How does an understanding of these differences help an international manager be effective in dealing with clients outside his or her own culture?
Corporate Citizenship and Global Corporate Citizenship
Define corporate citizenship and global corporate citizenship. Describe how corporate citizenship differs among various countries and regions of the world.
Global Expansion for Small Businesses
Luis Aburto recognized the advantages of outsourcing development work when he decided to start Scio Consulting International LLC, an information technology company. But he still has a question: Where in the world (literally) should he go for the talent he needs? He has considered linking up with a service provider in Bangalore,