Question1:

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This case discusses the creation of a bank to focus exclusively

on Islamic finances. The case discusses some of the main differences between

Western and Islamic banks.

(1)What are some of the main aspects of Islamic finance that

makes it difficult for banks based in the Western world to offer financial

services?

(2)How does the creation of the Negara bank alleviate such

challenges?

(3)What are the implications for Western multinationals?

Question2:

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This case discusses the investment environment facing Koreans

investing in India. Despite the promise of the Indian market, there are

significant challenges to any investment in the country.

(1)Why are the Korean investors so reluctant to invest in India?

(2)How are the barriers discussed affecting international trade?

How important is it for governments to reduce or remove such barriers?

(3)What regulatory steps can the Indian government take to make

the environment more hospitable to investors?

Question3:

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This case discusses Chinese rules and regulations with regards

to remuneration of employees who create patents. Challenges for multinationals

are discussed.

(1)Why are multinationals increasingly going to China to tap

into Chinese employees for R&D? What are challenges inherent in such moves?

(2)What are some critical elements of Chinese remuneration of

employee inventors?

(3)What can multinationals do to ensure that they do not break

such remuneration rules?

Question4:

What is a strategy and its importance? Please attach references