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International business
How does an organization assess the industry market potential of an overseas market? LO.1
What approaches could ABD employ to estimate the firm’s sales potential for markets in Europe and other affluent economies? Justify your answer.This case was written by Myron M. Miller, Michigan
If you were a member of ABD’s management team, what countries would you recommend targeting first? As a manager, you would need to justify your recommendation. A good approach is to investigate key
How well did ABD complete the key tasks in global market opportunity assessment? Evaluate whether it accomplished each task well or poorly. Did ABD achieve each of the objectives set out for the
Does management at ABD possess the appropriate knowledge, skills, and capabilities for internationalization? Justify your answer. What steps should management take to prepare the firm, managers, and
Do you believe ABD’s products are in a state of readiness to begin exporting to Europe? Why or why not? Are the products ready for exporting to emerging markets (e.g., China, Mexico, Russia)? Why
MyManagementLab Only—comprehensive writing assignment for this chapter. LO.1
Describe the requisite dimensions that characterize truly successful, contemporary international firms. LO.1
What are the primary strategic objectives in international business? LO.1
You work for an MNE that makes and markets cellular telephones.Senior managers want to begin selling the phones in Latin America. To pursue a transnational strategy, management wants to minimize
Barbie is the best-selling doll, produced by Mattel, a U.S. company. Mattel is targeting Barbie to foreign markets but struggles to find the right strategy because of cultural differences. In Muslim
Are there any real differences between importing and global sourcing or purchasing? LO.1
What is the functional structure? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this approach? LO.1
Understand global sourcing strategies and supply-chain management. LO.1
Describe the benefits and risks of global sourcing. LO.1
Understand outsourcing, global sourcing, and offshoring. LO.1
Explain identifying and working with foreign intermediaries. LO.1
Describe how to manage exportimport transactions. LO.1
Understand exporting as a foreign market entry strategy. LO.1
Know about estimating company sales potential. LO.1
Explain about choosing foreign business partners. LO.1
Understand assessing industry market potential. LO.1
Describe screening countries to identify target markets. LO.1
Understand analyzing organizational readiness to internationalize. LO.1
Summarize the various markets and sources from which MNE financial managers can raise funds for the firm. LO.1
What are the major tasks in international financial management? LO.1
Many corporate websites provide financial information, including financial statements, as well as other information about companies’ status and progress. As an institutional investor, you are
Suppose your job is to ensure that your firm has enough foreign exchange on hand to pay outstanding accounts payable. Assume your firm owes 1 million yen to a Japanese supplier, which is due exactly
The World Federation of Exchanges is the organization that represents major stock exchanges worldwide. Visit the online portal at www.world-exchanges.org and use the annual report of the Federation
Ethical Dilemma: Suppose you are president of West Turner Bank (WTB). WTB made loans for major construction projects in countries in Eastern Europe and North Africa. However, WTB’s fortunes
Michael Norton is the president of Liberty Enterprises, a large MNE based in Singapore that makes computers and related peripherals. The firm has many subsidiaries around the world. Demand for
Marite Perez is CEO of Havana, Inc., a large manufacturer of high-tech medical equipment based in North Miami Beach, Florida. The firm makes vital signs monitors, MRIs, X-ray machines, and other
What are the major methods for translating foreign–currency denominated financial statements into the financial statements of the parent firm? LO.1
A French business needs $30,000 for an immediate transaction, what exchange rate would they pay? LO.1
The European market is a good for a British manufacturer.The problem is that sales are falling as Sterling strengthens against the Euro. What can the British manufacturer do to protect it sales? LO.1
Why would an organization use net present value analysis in order to evaluate domestic and LO.1
Identify five global tax havens. Explain their purpose and their attraction for global businesses. LO.1
Suppose you had to raise capital to fund international value-adding activities and investment projects.From what types of sources (e.g., stock markets)would you most likely obtain each type of
From a managerial perspective, what are the advantages and disadvantages of financing obtained from each of the following: equity, debt, and intracorporate sources? LO.1
What are the components of the capital structure in the typical MNE? What about MNEs in Japan and Germany? What about a typical firm in your country? LO.1
The case describes approaches TEK follows to minimize its international tax liability. Based on your reading of the chapter, how would you advise TEK management to reduce its taxes around the world
TEK management attempts to maintain a reasonable ratio of debt to equity. Most firms prefer relatively low levels of debt in their capital structures. Why? What other approaches could TEK use to
The case lists various approaches TEK follows to minimize its exposure to currency risk. If hired by TEK, what other strategies and tactics would you recommend to reduce the firm’s exposure even
What are the implications for currency risk of TEK focusing its manufacturing in the United States but generating most of its sales abroad? Competitors such as HP and Kodak are more geographically
In what way does the individual citizen of the Eurozone profit from the existence of the euro? LO.1
Switzerland is not a member of the European Union. At the beginning of 2015, a major currency shock affected the Swiss franc. What happened and why? Did Dutch exporters profit from these currency
In 2012, a Eurosceptical political party (i.e., a political party that does not have a positive view of the European Union) commissioned a report regarding Dutch membership of the Eurozone. Go online
What is the relationship between inflation, interest rates, and currency values? LO.1
summarize the four major factors that determine exchange rates. LO.1
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) lists its purposes as follows.• Promote international monetary cooperation through consultation and collaboration on international monetary problems.•
Assume you are a manager at a firm interested in doing business in Russia. As part of your initial analysis, top management would like to know about the level of currency and financial risks
There are numerous foreign exchange calculators on the Internet, such as www.x-rates.com. You can find them through globalEDGE™ or by entering the keywords exchange rate in a Google search. Visit
Ethical Dilemma: You are an adviser to a legislator who oversees the banking industry. During the recent global financial crisis, several banks collapsed and private citizens lost much money.
Nearly 20 European Union (EU) countries have adopted the euro as their national currency and are termed the eurozone. Sharing a single currency eliminates exchange fluctuations and simplifies
Everest Company has been exporting its line of mountainclimbing equipment to buyers worldwide for 30 years.Top markets include France, Norway, Switzerland, India, and Japan. Customers in these
What are the aims of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund? LO.1
What are the key players in the international monetary and financial systems? LO.1
What is the difference between the international monetary system and the global financial system? LO.1
What are the reasons behind the perceived growth of financial and monetary integration? LO.1
What is the role of the International Monetary Fund(IMF) and who funds its operations? LO.1
Distinguish between a trade surplus and a trade deficit and suggest the implications for a country’s economy. LO.1
Why might a country fear capital flight? LO.1 LO.1
Distinguish between exchange rate and foreign exchange. What does each term mean? LO.1
Now consider the last section, what lies ahead, and research the sources provided. Which one is more promising in terms of scenarios and why? What has to happen for having Singapore to overtake Hong
Both IFCs are central not only for financial services, but also for other factors, like supply chain, exhibition business and logistics hub. Especially their deepwater container ports consistently
Describe structural similarities and differences between Hong Kong and Singapore, and describe the two IFCs in terms of financial markets and stock capitalisation. What are the most striking
Discuss the IMF definition of IFCs and explain how this applies to the two Asian territories here in exam. LO.1
What is the effect of a weak euro on European exporters? What is the effect on European consumers? LO.1
What challenges does the European Central Bank face in developing monetary policy for the EU? LO.1
What benefits does using a single currency, the euro, provide to European countries? LO.1
For entering an emerging market, what benefits can an MNE obtain by partnering with a local family conglomerate? What are the disadvantages of such a partnership? LO.1
How can managers estimate the true market potential of emerging markets? LO.1
The three groups of countries described in this chapter can be contrasted in terms of degree of economic freedom. It refers to the extent to which economic activities in a nation can take place
Using globalEDGE™, find the country commercial guide for two emerging markets of your choice. Compare the two countries on the following dimensions: “leading sectors for exports and investment”
The World Bank sponsors the Doing Business database(www.doingbusiness.org), which provides measures of business regulations and their enforcement for countries worldwide. Firms can use these measures
Ethical Dilemma: One mission of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is to help poor countries overcome economic crises by providing loans and policy advice. During the global financial crisis, many
CBKing has been trying to export its products to various emerging markets and has enjoyed little success so far. You know a lot about emerging markets and have been anxious to share your views with
Suppose you work at Microsoft in its Xbox video game console division. Microsoft has long targeted Xbox to the advanced economies, especially in North America and Europe. Management would like to
What social and sustainability characteristics are typical of emerging markets? What can businesses do to support the development of poor countries in emerging markets? LO.1
Doing business in emerging markets involves strategies that are often distinct from those of other international venues. What types of business approaches can firms use when doing business in
Describe the process for selling to foreign governments and state enterprises. LO.1
Some emerging countries suffer from very poor physical infrastructure. What are the signs of this and suggest some examples of the consequences of this problem. LO.1
Many emerging countries have political instability, what are the consequences of this? LO.1
Why are countries such as Mexico, Brazil and India often considered as ideal manufacturing bases for global corporations? LO.1
What were developing countries called in the past?What factors are there that distinguish them from other countries? LO.1
Discuss Jaguar Land Rover’s shift into other developing regions in Africa. What will be the implications of these on its sourcing and supply chain economies? LO.1
Discuss if Jaguar could be spun back into an independent brand once again. What are the limitations of such a move? LO.1
What is the role of Government Business linkages in creating emerging market challengers? Do you think that emerging and transition economies can move to a more hands-off approach with time? LO.1
How do you think the shift of economic activity to emerging regions affects growth in advanced economies? Discuss if a reverse shift of activity is possible. LO.1
Describe how Jaguar Land Rover leverages the advantages of its parent company in seeking new markets. Can this be a source of disadvantages as well? LO.1
Do new global challengers pose any threat to firms from advanced economies?Explain. LO.1
What are new global challengers? What advantages do they typically possess? LO.1
What are emerging markets? Give examples of emerging markets. LO.1
Understand how to manage the diversity of international accounting and tax practices. LO.1
Explain how to manage currency risk. LO.1
Describe how to perform capital budgeting. LO.1
Explain how to manage working capital and cash flow. LO.1
Understand how to raise funds for the firm. LO.1
Understand how to choose a capital structure. LO.1
Understand the global debt crisis. LO.1
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