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introduction global business

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1. Why is it difficult to compare the financial statements of a U.S. company with those of a company in India or Germany? 2. How would McDonald’s benefit if IFRS were adopted for use in all
Before locating operations in a country, why should a MNC evaluate that country’s tax system?
How does financial ratio analysis enable an investor to compare two companies?
How does auditing contribute to better financial reporting?
What are the benefits of every country using the same GAAP; that is, IFRS? Why haven’t all countries adopted IFRS?
Describe U.S. GAAP and why it differs from GAAP in other countries.
Briefly describe the main sources of finance for international trade and investment. Distinguish between short-term and long-term finance sources.
What derivative securities can be used to hedge the effects of fluctuations in currency values on the cash flows of firms and investors?
What is the difference between foreign exchange risk arising from translation, transactions, and economic risks?
List the factors that a firm should consider when making an outsourcing decision.
How can global operations management be used as a source of competitive advantage?
1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using licensing and exporting? 2. Will Mary need to use the services of a freight forwarder? If so, what specific services? The Horse Place
How should companies deal with international customers who complain?
How can companies competitively set international prices while avoiding allegations of dumping?
What are the advantages of using freight forwarders.
What are some of the disadvantages that can result when companies use channels of distribution to market their products overseas?
What is the difference between standardization and adaptation?
Why do companies need to research their international markets?
1. How will the expansion of sexual harassment laws globally affect company policies and procedures? 2. How will companies handle the increase in possible lawsuits stemming from sexual
If you were president of the United States and trying to negotiate better labor standards for NAFTA, what new provisions might you try and negotiate (at least from the U.S. perspective)?
Why is it often very difficult for supervisors, in any culture, to provide employees with a negative performance appraisal?
What are the pros and cons of using the Internet for the “virtual staffing” of corporate operations?
1. What are some advantages and disadvantages of the Shell Matrix?2. Why do you think Shell has undergone so many organizational restructurings? 3. How would you decide what would be Shell’s
A matrix structure may provide the advantages of the functional and divisional structures, but it may also provide the disadvantages of these two structures. Argue in favor of or against this
Which type of company often adopts hybrid structures?
Compare and contrast the following organizational structures: functional structure, product structure, market structure, and geographical region structure.
What is the difference between export departments and international divisions?
Organizational structures can help a company fail or succeed. Why do you think that is the case?
Why are global businesses evolving toward stateless corporations?
1. How does Mr. Buffett’s age affect Berkshire Hathaway’s recent strategic moves such as buying Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad instead of another large insurance company? 2. What does
In what ways did the organizational culture at Bernard Madoff Investment Services company help lead to Madoff’s success for so many years?
Do you think global businesses should place more emphasis upon operational or tactical plans? Why?
In what ways are corporate mission statements more than just “public relations”?
1. Is ArcelorMittal a “stateless” corporation or a MNE? Where is its home country?2. What is Mittal Steel’s core competency, and what was its strategic motive for global business?ArcelorMittal
To partially overcome its current account deficit, the United States needs to attract FDI that could spur economic growth. What policy measures should the United States take to keep attracting FDI
Quite often, host countries have a love-hate relationship with MNEs. Why?
MNEs try to maximize profits. How could MNEs maximize profits and minimize profit volatility at the same time?
What is a recent development in the evolution of multinational enterprises and how does that development affect globalization?
It is anticipated that emerging-market multinationals will play a greater role in international business during this century. What mode of international business operations do you think they would
1. Why is ethics important to doing business? 2. If all companies established a corporate ethics code, would that eliminate company financial scandals? Why or why not? For nearly 40 years,
Why are internal controls important to successful company operations?
Briefly describe the financial scandals at Enron, WorldCom, Vivendi, and Parmalat; what other scandals have happened in recent years or months?
How does corporate social responsibility contribute to successful business operations?
Why is the ethical character of people so important to business and society?
What do you consider the key characteristics of a person of integrity?
1. Why do you think the democracy of Ghana continues to permit local towns or regions to have tribal chiefs, kings, and the like? Do you think this tradition will continue into the future?2. Would
What are some steps countries can take to better enforce intellectual property rights in their jurisdictions?
Criminal laws vary widely throughout the world. What may be a “crime” in one country, may represent permissible conduct in another locale. Why do you think there are such vast global differences
What are some arguments in favor of permitting at least some level of “corruption” in the conduct of business throughout the world?
Are there any places in the world, today, where “pure”, “free market” capitalism exists?
1. What sources about Ecuador should you consult to obtain cultural information about this country that will need to be included in your cultural map? 2. What other aspects of Ecuadorian
What are some cultural factors that U.S. companies must recognize when doing business in Latin America?
What are some important secondary sources that companies can consult to learn about the cultures of other countries?
What are the four characteristics of culture that global marketers must recognize?
1. How did Greece get into trouble with its government debt? Did joining the Eurozone help them pay rising government debts? Explain your answers. 2. Should Greece exit the euro? How would it
Assume that the one-year U.S. Treasury bond rate is 3% and the similar European government bond rate is 5%. Comparing these inflation rates, could it be expected that the dollar will appreciate or
Briefly describe the international monetary systems implemented under the Bretton Woods, Smithsonian, and Jamaica Agreements.
What is the difference between independent floating, managed floating, and fixed exchange rate systems? Provide an example of a direct quote of an exchange rate.
1. Given the security concerns of both the EU and Russia, where should the EU’s eastern border end? Do you think the buffer states should become NATO members as well? Why or why not? 2. Should
NAFTA has improved Mexico-U.S. trade and investment, yet bilateral trade between the United States and China is greater than with Mexico. Why is this true?
1. Is economic nationalism justified? 2. Is the Smoot-Hawley plan better or worse than “Buy American”? “Buy Spanish”? Or “British jobs for British workers”? Explain fully.The
Some believe there is a disconnect between trade theory and trade policy. What rationale could the United States use to support its trade policies? Give specific examples.
What trade theories support the recent rise of China and India on the global stage? Explain your views in detail.
1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of biofuels in terms of addressing the challenge of sustainable development?2. Should bioethanol production from corn be encouraged, given that corn is
What are some underlying factors that are causing decoupling to happen as societies move from a unipolar to a multipolar world? In your opinion, in which direction is the balance of global economic

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