For the international business with operations in different countries, of considerable importance is how a society’s culture affects the values found in the workplace. Management process and practices may need to vary according to culturally determined work-related values. For example, if the cultures of the United States and France result in different work-related values, an international business with operations in both countries should vary its […]

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Introduction Many activities of mergers and acquisitions involve companies that are relatively small- those that are inexistent on the mainstream business radar (James, 2007). There is a particular theory among executives that expansion is the best way to approach globalization. The idea has been shared for more than 100 years as illustrated by Karl Marx’s perception a hundred years ago that a single capitalist will […]

Though international business has experienced tremendous growth in the recent times, there are still some factors that affect its growth. Such factors are: i. Political stability: Different countries vary on the way they handle and deal with issues related to international business. Some countries encourage foreign businessmen and companies to invest in their land by reducing investment taxes and offering them a favorable and level […]

An in-depth look will be taken on the obstacles that may arise due to culture, adjustments that need to be made, and any ethical conundrums that may arise due to different cultures. Literature Review D. Eleanor and d. Karol, state that “Macs should not underestimate the Importance of the cultural specificity of the host countries because different staffing, selecting, training, motivating and compensating practices should […]

Martinez Construction Company in Germany – Cultural Problems 2. 2. 1 PROBLEMS Cultural barriers to integration The considerable differences between the Spanish and German business practices could have been diminished through a sound pre-assesment made by Martinez Co. Since this understanding process was not pursued, a cultural conflict occured which may significantly hinder the processes of strategic and operational management of the two companies as […]

Political Aspects of International Business International Business (INBU350) The political aspects regard the International Business has been passing through changes that in one way or another affect the organizations. Countries fighting for defend of their territories against others or internal conflicts to keep the democracy alive; for instance the war between Iraq and Iran, or the citizens of Venezuela fighting for the survival of their […]

This report is generated in order to identify and analyse the competencies for international managers, as our company is looking to train the managers for international assignments. I have not discussed hierarchical model in this report as for me it is understood that a manager who is chosen for any international assignment should possess those competencies in default setting. Not all managers are able enough […]

Headquartered in the USA, the Coca-Cola Company is the largest beverage processing and manufacturing multinational company in the world. 1 In addition to Coca-Cola, arguably the most popular beverage brand in the world, the company also markets four other leading soft drink brands that include Sprite, Fanta, Krest and Coca-Cola light. Coca-Cola Company also markets other types of beverage products ranging from soft drinks, diet […]

A green field development can be a best way to reduce labor costs. Intel could employ well- educated, reliable workers inexpensively in Costa Rica through the development of green field. 2. The international site selection team is important for Intel because they should identify and collect the technical, economic, and environmental protection criteria, develop an evaluation plan, evaluate proposed sites, identify alternatives that meet the […]