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1)What are the reasons for the increasing level of outsourcing to international subcontractors? Describe the typology of subcontractors based on the differences in the contractor/subcontractor relationship. Explain the shift from seller to buyer initiative in subcontracting. Explain the main differences between the US and the Japanese sub-supplier systems.

2) By what criteria would you judge a particular foreign direct investment activity to have succeeded or failed? What are a firm's major motives in deciding to establish manufacturing facilities in a foreign country? Is the establishment of wholly owned subsidiaries abroad an appropriate international market development mode for SMEs 3)What are the likely main motives for Polo Ralph Lauren to shift the entry mode from licensing to the hierarchical mode in South-east Asia? Would you recommend they take all geographical licences back in-house and turn them into hierarchical modes? If not, why? What were the main motives for SSL establishing its own distribution channels for condoms in Japan? What were the major barriers to SSL.

4)The aim of this assign is to test your knowledge of effective teamwork, your ability to work effectively in a team, as well as personal growth and learning .InstructionsReflect on your team project experience this course as follows:1.The Team Process (Not individuals working in a group)The Team's Effectiveness. The Team's Ineffectiveness Recommendations (What the TEAM should continue, stop and start doing next time)2.Your Individual Contribution(to the Team Process, Focus on you!)Your Effectiveness in Contributing to the Success of the TEAM. Your Ineffectiveness in Contributing to the Success of the TEAM. Recommendations (What YOU can continue, stop and start doing next time)Consider a minimum of 3 of the following theories in your reflection above: Perception & Perceptual Errors Personality Values Culture & Cultural Dimensions Motivation (Self-Efficacy, Goal-Setting, Maslow's, Expectancy, Equity Theory, Justice Theory...)o5 Stage Team Development Model Communication & Communication Barriers Power Conflict & Negotiation Team Culture Norms, Roles Decision-making Creativity Leadership The self-reflection paper shoulddemonstrate:oApplication of theory to understand your personal experiences Examples to support understanding, insights and argument soThoughtful, in-depth reflection Evidence of personal growth and learning Original ideas, content,thoughts and perspectives based on your own experienceThe parametersinclude:o1,500-2,000 words in length(excluding title page and bibliography) Chicago-style citations, if applicable Professional formatting, including headings,title pageand bibliography, if applicable Correct grammar, spelling and punctuation oMarks will be deducted for unprofessional language and formatting,as well as grammar, spelling and punctuation.

5)How do you evaluate the following claim: "The forward rate, if computed from IRP, entirely ignores expectations. In reality, the market evaluates the currency's prospects, and takes into account not just the expected value but also the risks. Any theory which would have us mechanically compute the forward rate from the current spot rate and the interest rates is totally crazy." Before formulating your comments, think about the direction of causality (if any) implied by IRP. A1. The two claims(1) the forward rate reflects the risk-adjusted expectations and (2) the forward rate can be computed from the spot and interest ratesare perfectly compatible because the spot rate and the interest rates are not determined exogenously. Rather, the spot rate takes into account (1) the risk-adjusted expected future value of the currency