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    The World Trade Organization (WTO) and the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)

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    Should Google have entered China and engaged in self-censorship?

    Do you think that Google should have entered China and engaged in self-censorship, given the company's long-standing mantra 'Don't be evil'? Is it better to engage in self-censorship than have the government censor for you? Write a paper using APA format with references.

    Environmental Factors that Affect Global and Domestic Marketing

    Environmental Factors What are some factors in the environment affecting Disney's global and domestic decisions in marketing? Include: - The impact of trade agreements/practices and global economic interdependence. - The role of physical infrastructure and demographics. - The role of differences in terms of culture.

    Five Business Management essay questions on global strategies

    GLOBAL STRATEGIES 1. For the past eight years the Kellogg Company has struggled to get permission to put the same vitamins in all its European corn flakes. In theory, Europe completed building a unified market in 1993 with the birth of the European Union, but so far it has not applied to vitamins in cereals. Denmark does

    GATT and WTO Paper

    GATT and WTO Paper The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (or GATT) was created in 1947 and provides the basis for most multilateral trade negotiations for reducing trade barriers. Since 1947, GATT has provided the rules for international trade and a forum for international trade disputes. In 1994, a new trade agreement w

    Impact of globalization on a country: technology, trade, offshoring, migration

    Provide a short analysis of the impact of globalization on a country with specific attention to some of the main forces associated with globalization (technology, trade and integration, offshoring and outsourcing, migration, transportation, environmental pollution) and the impact of these forces have on different stakeholders (s

    Proposal for Changing the Applicant Testing Process

    The company I work for is considering changing its applicant testing process. My supervisor has asked me to research testing methods and make my recommendation. This proposal will be submitted to the Vice President for review and consideration. For the purpose of this task, it helps to have a specific type of organization in

    SWOT analysis for case of regional integration being both economic and political

    The case for regional integration is both economic and political. The case for integration is typically not accepted by many groups within a country, which explains why most attempts to achieve regional economic integration have been contentious and halting. Select a regional integration located in Europe, America, or Asia.

    Develop a business plan for Fabuloso Textiles as it becomes a member of MERCOSUR

    As a Venezuelan business owner (Fabuloso Textiles), you are very interested in the fact that Venezuela has recently been accepted as an associate member of MERCOSUR (July, 2004). You need to prepare your operations in view of this new reality. Develop a plan for your business that will be implemented as Venezuela becomes par

    Strategic Audit for American Express.

    Strategic Audit for American Express including corporate governance, SWOT factors, analysis of SWOT factors, Strategic Alternatives and Recommended Strategy, Evaluation and Control

    Intelluctual property

    Please provide a full understanding of exactly what is intellectual property....its key factors as it relates to business worldwide and the role of intellectual property rights.

    Higher poverty levels should qualify for more WTO aid

    Many critics of global capitalism argue that poor countries are being exploited by richer countries that move in and build international facilities to use their most abundant resource: labor. China and India have a comparative advantage over the US and EU (and other countries) because their labor is more abundant and costs less.

    Competitor comparisons

    See attached file. I need help answering a couple of questions dealing with Apple Inc and Microsoft. I have Apple's FY 2009 data but don't have Microsoft's. 1. How does Apple Inc income statement common-size data and the profitability ratios differ from Microsoft's? Based on annual report data, why might these differenc

    Facts learned from website for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

    Following is a list of international and regional organizations related to trade matters. Please visit one and share the two most interesting facts you gleaned. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) was chosen. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) The Caribbean C

    Product marketing in a foreign country

    For this project, choose a product that is currently available in the country where I live (USA) and want to market in another country. I need to develop a portion of the strategic marketing plan that includes the following: 1. Identify the product you have chosen. Briefly describe the country in which you have chosen to mark

    International Biz Ops

    In a recent article "Chinese Competition: Europe Is Not Unarmed" published in World Economy, Giulio Tremonti, just re-appointed to the Italian Treasury, has struck again: a few years ago he lambasted the euro; now he sees the main threat to European economies coming from "marketism", i.e. the blind faith placed in the free marke

    Strategic Plan, Part I: Conceptualizing a Business

    I need help with explaining the importance of your selected bushiness vision, mission, and values in determining your strategic direction. In 1,200-words or more in which you Include the following: o Define your business, products or services, and customers by developing a mission statement. Ensure that you are different

    Impact of Globalization on a Country

    1. Prepare a short analysis of the impact of globalization on a country. 2. Pay specific attention to some of the main forces associated with globalization (technology, trade and integration, offshoring and outsourcing, migration, transportation, environmental pollution) and the impact of these forces have on different stake

    International Finance in Strategic Operations Sudanese Market

    See attached file. Prepare a paper on the possibility of entrance into the Sudanese Market. Based on the summary below, please answer the following questions. Exposition for the individual paper: Sudan has found deposits of oil and Boron in the extreme southwest of the Bahr Al Ghazal region, near the Central African Rep

    Strategic Management Essay Questions

    Instructions Part I of this exam includes 8 questions, each drawn from one or more chapters of the text and each requiring both reflection and critical thinking [i.e, something beyond simply defining or explaining a concept using textbook language]. Please be sure to answer each question completely, referencing a specific

    Financial Health of a Company

    Based on the attached COACH, Inc. Attachment, can you help me with: - A summary of your company's current financial performance - The importance of industry comparisons and trend analysis - An assessment of your company's financial performance compared with others in its industry Thanks!

    Jurisdictions, Jurisprudence, International Trade and Laws

    Need guidance in the legal environment of business in reference to: - public laws - private laws - international trade - international law - legal environment of business - act-of-state doctrine - litigation - United Nations - World Trade Organization Specifically need assistance with (1) explaining the several typ

    Imports and Exports in India

    Explain the imports, exports, economic structure, and potential development of a country of your choice. INDIA: country of choice Pick an emerging country. Describe the economic structure of the country. Discuss the imports and exports of the country. Explain the country's potential development. Discuss your selected

    Globalization and Strategic Planning

    Discuss: The impact of globalization and the internet presents real challenges for corporate strategic planners across the world. What is the impact of globalization and the internet on the corporate world? Explain the important role of strategic planning in today's competitive business world in light of these two forces?

    Saudi Arabia Stock Exchange (Tadawul).

    History of the Saudi stock market. How many days of trading for example the U.S 5 days trading week. Does Ramadan affect the Saudi markets? Does pilgrimage affects the Saudi market? General information about the Saudi Arabia market.

    Current Account Deficit Run by the U.S

    Select a U.S. multinational company. In terms of currency denomination, discuss how the firm prices its revenues and costs. For MNE's with multiple foreign operations, consider any one of those operations and the contribution it is making to the parent firm's profits. What means does it use to hedge against exchange rate risk? U