Globalization and International Business Strategies

a) If assignment is Question & Answer based then.

• Introduction is needed for each question.

• Question has to be answered based on the mark allotted for each question with references if any idea or information is taken from other source.

 

b) If assignment is case based then,

• Executive summary

• Table of content

• Introduction

• Body of assignment (questions related to case need to be answered)

• Conclusion / Recommendation if any

• References (in-text + citation) to be used Similarity between students work is strictly not accepted Answer all the questions. Word Limit- 3250 words

 

Q1) There are many advantages of globalization. From a broad perspective, globalization creates economic activity (which stimulates economic growth), creates jobs, raises income levels, and provides consumers with more choices in regard to the products and services that are available to them. From the perspective of an individual firm, globalization has the potential to increase revenues (through expanded market potential), drive down costs (through additional economies of scale), and boost profits. However, critics argue that globalization destroys manufacturing jobs in wealthy countries and contributes to pollution.

 

Critics argue that falling trade barriers allow firms in industrialized countries to move their manufacturing activities offshore to countries where wage rates are much lower. Critics also argue that globalization encourages firms from advanced nations to move manufacturing facilities offshore to less developed countries to avoid the more stringent pollution controls in place in their home countries. Comment your views ?

 

Q2) Conduct Research on the below Based on the global business opportunity identified post COVID 19 (or a different international business enterprise or idea), research information related to the following: Any Business which you would love to start

 

1. POTENTIAL COMPETITORS Identify companies that: A. have business activities similar (or related) to the business opportunity you are proposing; and B. operate in the country (or countries) that you are considering for your international business enterprise.

 

2. COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES Discuss the competitive advantages of these companies. (For example, some companies may gain a competitive advantage as a result of access to raw materials, others may gain an advantage through the use of technology for production and distribution or as a result of a well-known brand name.)

 

3. INTERNATIONAL STRATEGIES Compare the international business strategies of these companies. Do these companies make use of standardized products and operating policies? Or, do they use a strategy that is adapted to various foreign markets? (Film is sold in standardized formats around the world while laundry detergents are adapted to clothes washing habits and water hardness

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Q3) Conduct Research on the below Based on the country (or countries) you are analyzing for your global business enterprise, research information related to the following areas:

 

United Arab Emirates. 1. GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS Describe the type of government and recent political developments that could influence the economic and business environment of the country. (For example, various events in recent years in the Middle East must have positively contributed to an certainty when doing business in UAE )

 

2. FORMAL TRADE BARRIERS Identify formal trade barriers (tariffs and other taxes, foreign exchange controls, ownership restrictions) that might require a company to adapt its business strategy.

 

3. PROMOTING GLOBAL BUSINESS Analyze host government efforts to attract foreign investment. (Some nations offer tax incentives to attract foreign capital.)

 

4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Discuss the country’s regulations to protect intellectual property, such as brand names, copyrights, patents, software, music, videos. (Some countries do not enforce these laws resulting in the pirating of products and lost profits for companies.)

 

5. E-Commerce Application Research possible restrictions or taxes imposed for online activities in UAE. Describe how these government actions could affect & complement the global business operations. View Sample Report for the country PERU. The following project segments are EXAMPLES and SAMPLE MATERIALS.

 

Please note: 1. These samples were selected from several student team projects at one school and are not intended to represent a particular level of quality, and DO NOT represent a complete project.

 

2. The accuracy of content, data, and clarity of writing are NOT guaranteed; and

 

3. These samples may NOT BE DUPLICATED. Politically, Peru is currently quite stable. Harbors will give Peru an opportunity for expanded foreign trade giving them stronger exporting ties and therefore increasing political relations with other Latin American countries. Current political risks include the presidential election going on which might change certain tax factors that could directly affect the importing and exporting activities.

 

In addition, the threat of guerilla upheaval on the government is a direct risk the company must consider. Consumer and Franchising Laws have enabled companies to franchise their businesses more steadily as the government moves toward an unregulated, free trade economy. The Real Plan has resulted in a significant increase in the real income of poorer Brazilians as they were no longer forced to bear the inflationary burden. The Real Plan has effectively lowered the annual rate of inflation, reformed social security, taxation, and public administration. Therefore, the demand for consumer goods and services has expanded in Brazil.

 

Politically, Bolivia has had its share of instability, having gone from dictatorships to democratic rule. The military rule was in effect until very recent years, from 1964 until 1982. After this, Bolivia became a democratic country. Today, the government of Bolivia is a republic that is very active in foreign trade. The government is especially cooperative with educational resources, and they strongly support educational institutions (like El Coche Libro), and services. Government regulations that our company will have to deal with include Peru’s current system of tariffs and taxes. Currently, Peru has a two-tier tariff structure with a duty of 15% on the vast majority of imports and 25% on the rest.

 

However, Peru does have in effect a simplified drawback scheme, which allows small exporters to claim a flat 5% rebate. Since the beginning of 1991, Peru has applied surcharges (in addition to the 15% tariff) on numerous agricultural products, including wheat, rice, corn, sugar, and milk products, but recently these surcharges have all but become extinct. Peru is also involved in free trade agreements, which grant tariff preferences to most Latin American countries.

 

A positive aspect of operation in Peru is the elimination of non-tariff barriers, including subsidies, import licensing requirements, import prohibitions, and quantitative restrictions. Costa Rica has a stable democratic political system. “Bilateral relations between the United States and Costa Rica remain excellent, reflecting shared democratic values and traditions” (www.usatrade.gov). In February 1998, national elections voted in Miguel Angel Rodriguez of the Social Christian Party over Jose Miguel Corrales of the National Liberation Party. In 1983, President Luis Alberto Monge announced Costa Rica’s permanent neutrality creating a demilitarized country, in which their constitution prohibits armed forces, only allowing room for the Coast Guard. Costa Rica is nicknamed the “Switzerland of Central America.” Tourists will be able to feel safe and secure when visiting this country