Week 3 New International Venture BUS638

Should Airbnb have entered the Chinese market in the 1st place? If Airbnb continues with its entry into the Chinese market, how should it best position itself? Should it use its established formula, or localize? If Airbnb localizes, what are the possible ways of localizing? Which one should it prioritize?

The British firm’s marketing and transportation costs in the U.S. market are relatively high. a) Madison Company plans to penetrate either the Canadian market or two other Caribbean Countries (Jamaica and Haiti). What factors deserve to be considered in deciding which market is more feasible?

Market Entry Strategy Entry Mode Selection: Based on your analysis, select the most suitable combination of market entry modes for CleanTech Innovations Inc to enter the target market and the associated countries (minimum 3 modes). Options must include, as discussed in the course, exporting, wholly-owned subsidiaries, and strategic alliances. Latin America (e.g., Brazil, Mexico, Colombia): Emerging market with increasing interest in technology and sustainability, but political and economic risks that could impact business stability., hence you will include at least 1 mode of entry (that is minimum 3 modes as stated in the instructions) for each of the bracketed countries in the Asian market.Rationale for Entry Modes: Justify your choices by discussing based on the analysis of risks and benefits of the chosen modes. Discuss with relevant support how the chosen mode will enable the company to build a strong market presence. Partner Selection (if applicable): If selecting a strategic…

Topic: Introduction  to international business Please read and answer as thoroughly and lengthy as possible  Use yummy bakery they bake pastries such as cheese breads, bullas, buns, coconut breads etc in Kingston Jamaica  You are hired as a consultant by Vikings Inc. to prepare a report based on the undermentioned criteria. You will select a well-known Caribbean company  in the manufacturing sector based in kingston Jamaica and its product/service with information available on the internet that does not currently operate beyond the area..You will conduct a comprehensive study of the international business environment, that is, the geography, culture, government, history, economics, and politics of a new country, outside of the region, from which you believe the company and its product/service could operate profitably.Propose a strategy for internationalization. Looking particularly at entry strategies that could be utilized as discussed in the course. You will need to keep in mind the…

Topic : Introduction to international business Please to use Mega Spice Likkle Mega Oxtail  in Spanish Town St. Catherine Jamaica as the Caribbean country and Toronto Canada  as the international business environment and please Give a well detailed SWOT Analysis  for Mega Spice (Likkle Mega Oxtail Season)  Give a well detailed Country Analysis for Canada and link it to Mega Spice (Likkle Mega Oxtail Season) A. geographical ,history  b. Political Analysis  C. Economical anaysis  d. Cultural analysis - Hofstede's dimensions must be include as part of analysis     Please  provide detail information you are hired as a consultant by Vikings Inc. to prepare a report based on the undermentionedcriteria.You will choose a known Caribbean Company in the manufacturing sector and itsproduct/service with information available on the internet, that does not currently operate outsidethe region. You will conduct a comprehensive study of the international business environment,that is, the geography,…

Q3. Please read the following case and answer the questions given at the end. Starting as a single hotel in a Paris suburb in 1995, the Hotel Paris is now a chain of nine hotels, with two in France, one each in London and Rome, and others in New York, Miami, Washington, Chicago, and Los Angeles. As a corporate strategy, the Hotel Paris’s management and owners want to continue to expand geographically. They believe doing so will let them capitalize on their reputation for good service, by providing multicity alternatives for their satisfied guests. The problem is, their reputation for good service has been deteriorating. If they cannot improve service, it would be unwise for them to expand, since their guests might prefer other hotels after trying the Hotel Paris. Several things are complicating their problem. Tourists increasingly stay at short-term rental apartments (often through sites such as airbnb .com) for a fraction of what fine hotels cost. In 2018 Airbnb agreed to more…

Topic : Introduction to international business Please to use grace Kennedy as the Caribbean country and United States of America as the international business environment and please Give a well detailed Analysis and rationale of the chosen entry mode for grace Kennedy as well as the overall conclusion and the history of united States of America make them lengthy please. you are hired as a consultant by Vikings Inc. to prepare a report based on the undermentionedcriteria.You will choose a known Caribbean Company in the manufacturing sector and itsproduct/service with information available on the internet, that does not currently operate outsidethe region. You will conduct a comprehensive study of the international business environment,that is, the geography, culture, government, history, economics, and politics of a new country,outside of the region, from which you believe the company and its product/service could operateprofitably. Propose a strategy for internationalization. Looking…

Scenario You are a business analyst working at a small domestic organization that produces high-quality cell phone cases. Your organization has begun to see its sales flatten in the domestic market. While the organization is not losing money, leadership would like to explore options to continue to grow. One option that leadership has noticed competitors attempting is entering international markets. 1.Explain key benefits of successful global expansion for domestic organizations. 2.Explain how global expansion of a domestic organization can impact business operations such as strategic planning, marketing, supply-chain management, human resources, and so on. 3.Explain how the global expansion of organizations has impacted society regarding culture, transportation, employments, infrastructure, and environmental climate. 4. Explain the importance of researching the culture of a potential global market prior to market entry, as well as key cultural considerations to explore to inform…

repare a plan for EACH of the following three essay titles:   Tourism in Malta – discuss its benefits and its negative impacts. Illustrate your essay with examples. Mention FOUR locations that are considered a part of Malta’s cultural heritage and discuss how these have changed over the past 200 years. The manufacturing industry has its benefits on Malta's economy, but sometimes it also has a negative impact on the environment. Discuss.   The plans should include all the different points you would mention throughout the essays. While it should be in point-form, I am expecting the plans to be well-researched using your notes.   Once you've finished ALL THREE plans, you need to choose ONE title and write it as a full essay of 250 words.

WHAT TYPE OF ENTRY MODE IS USED?? EXPLAIN

What are the three criteria that determine anation’s prospects as a host for internationalbusiness expansion?

Joint ventures and strategic alliances are international business entry strategies that are often used interchangeably. Although they are similar, they are very different in practice. Using EXAMPLE, explain the difference between “strategic alliance” and “joint venture” in terms of “structure” AND “interdependency”. It can be a REAL or HYPOTHETICAL example.

Specifically, this insert begins with the conjecture that at this juncture, opinions differ on the future of IB and globalization, but that three scenarios predominate, specifically:            Further globalization is inevitable. IB will grow primarily along regional rather than global lines. Powerful forces opposing further globalization and IB will slow their growth. Against this backdrop, some observers feel that people who work for international institutions, such as the World Bank or WTO, cannot adequately manage the complexities of an interconnected world. Based on this, one can reasonably conclude that these observers they anticipate that ________. A) globalization will slow in the future   B) international business will grow primarily on a regional basis   C) private companies will replace international organizations in running the world's economy.   D) globalization is inarguably inevitable

Explain in detail what forces could impact in establishing a new multinational telecom corporation industry in Switzerland that concentrates to rent mobile service of their own to tour around the country, with a partnership of different countries company in Switzerland. Those forces could be cultural, social, political, economics, legal and technological among other global issues which could be related to Switzerland and/ or to the industry chosen.

Topic : Introduction to international business Please to use cal's manufacturing in kingston Jamaica as the Caribbean country and United States of America as the international business environment and please Give a well detailed Analysis and rationale of the chosen entry mode for cal's manufacturing  ltd as well as the overall conclusion and the history of united States of America make them lengthy please. you are hired as a consultant by Vikings Inc. to prepare a report based on the undermentionedcriteria.You will choose a known Caribbean Company in the manufacturing sector and itsproduct/service with information available on the internet, that does not currently operate outsidethe region. You will conduct a comprehensive study of the international business environment,that is, the geography, culture, government, history, economics, and politics of a new country,outside of the region, from which you believe the company and its product/service could operateprofitably. Propose a…

11. As an entrepreneur, Mr. Abdullah has always hoped to expand his business to many countries in the world, among which is South Korea. Before making a decision to invest, what are the factors/conditions that Mr. Abdullah need to consider about South Korea? Discuss.

TOA PaintsTOA Paints (Thailand) Co., Ltd is the largest industrial paint manufacturer in South East Asia and exporter of premium paint products. With high standard and strong product portfolio, TOA has been growing faster than the industry average and draws its strengths from the new products, best-managed behavior, and also strong sales force. During the past ten year, TOA has expanded its business to Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia and Middle East Zone. It now plans to enter the Indian market.Estimated to be at about $1.9 billion, the industrial paint category constitutes 25% of the paint market and includes a broad array of segments like automotive coatings, marine coatings, packaging coatings, powder coatings, protective coatings and other general industrial coatings.Industrial paint’s lower contribution in India’s overall paint market is due to lower industrial and infrastructure development compared to other matured countries and developing countries like…

Write a Report on third wave of corona virus  Steps following  1.Introduction   2.Spread of virus  3.National level  First wave  Second wave  Third wave  4.International level  First wave  Second wave  Third wave  5.Effect of health  6.Effect on economy in pakistan 7.Positive effects 8.Negative affects 9.Development of vaccine  10 Conclusion

The future of Trinidad and Tobago cocoa industry- August 5". 2020 [adapted from the Trinidad and Tobago Express newspaper] The announcement last Wednesday of the launch of Angostura's new cocoa Bitters is a good example of the future of the sector as a whole in Trinidad and Tobago: a dynamic bringing together of the history and heritage of the cocoa sector in T&T blended into a distinctive bottle. It is a very exciting project that should act as an ambassador for promoting Trinitario globally. There is an opportunity in finding unique products, working with unique brands and creating a unique experience. In short, getting our cocoa to be used in different places and in different ways. That could be bitters or it could be a range of culinary applications and distinctive value-added products like frozen desserts, in coffee houses and ice creams. Everyone makes a chocolate bar. We in T&T can do so much more than that. Indeed, Trinidad & Tobago Fine Cocoa Company (TTFCC) is mentioned as an…

QUISTION : 1 ... 8.14 globally by opening a new office in one of four countries: KEY SUCCESS Germany, Italy. Spain, or Greece. The chief partner entrusted FACTOR with the decision, L. Wayne Shell, has identified eight key success Level of factors that he views as essential for the success of any consul- tancy. He used a rating system of 1 (least desirable country) to 5 (most desirable) to evaluate cach factor. An American consulting firm is planning to expand CANDIDATE COUNTRY RATINGS WEIGHT GERMANY ITALY SPAIN GREECE education Number of consultants 05 5. 5. 2 National Interacy rate Political aspects Stability of government Product liability laws 05 4 0.2 5. 2 0.2 2. 3. 5. Environmental regulations Social and cultural aspects Sımilarity in language Acceptability of consultants Economic factors 0.2 3. 0.1 4 0.1 1. 4. 4. 3 Incentives 0.1 3 5. 1) Which country should be selected for the new office? >) If Spain's score were lowered in the Stability of government factor, to a 4, how would…

5.Most exporters find that using a local distributor or agent is the best first step for entering the Malaysian market. A local distributor is typically responsible for handling customs clearance, dealing with established wholesalers/retailers, marketing the product directly to major corporations or the government, and handling after-sales service. Exporters of services generally also benefit from using a local partner. Sales to the Government of Malaysia, Government Linked Companies (GLC), or procurements in priority sectors favor local agents and/or a joint venture partners that are classified as a Bumiputra (Malay) company. As a marketing manager of an Electronic company, what are the factors would you like to consider for finalizing entry strategy in any of the Asian country? Justify your answer with any FIVE (5) points

Give hypothetical examples of forward integration, backward integration, and horizontal integration. Subject: Strategic Management

Clearwater Electronics plans to open a company subsidiary in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The new office will have several engineering positions to fill and has asked for assistance from the HR Director. The HR director has recommended some of these positions be filled by current engineers from Clearwater’s Bengaluru, India, office. What is the best reason for the HR director to make this recommendation to have third-country nationals relocate to Dubai?     The HR director believes the Indian engineers will have less culture shock when moving to the United Arab Emirates than someone from the United States.   The HR director knows the technical skills of the Indian engineers as well as the needs of the Dubai office. Relocating current employees will help minimize the need for training and bring the office up to speed more quickly.   The HR director knows the Indian engineers will be able to teach new employees about company policies and procedures.   The HR director believes…

When a firm decides to pursue an international initiative, changes in management and employee perspectives are required. Environmental difficulty, communication challenge, and legal challenge would be my main concerns. These are the causes: • Environmental issue: For a commercial enterprise, the global environment can provide significant difficulties. The socio-political and legal aspects of the environment have an impact on both the internal and external corporate environment. Before embarking on a worldwide business, the firm must examine the social, cultural, and political norms of the global market. • Communication issues: For the multinational enterprise, communication issues can be a major problem. Understanding the language or level of communication comfort of the global audience is crucial. Therefore, it can be important for the multinational enterprise to have a thorough understanding of the local language or to use an interpreter. • Legal challenge: Before engaging in foreign…

Fernando Garza’s firm wishes to use factor rating tohelp select an outsourcing provider of logistics services. a) With weights from 1–5 (5 highest) and ratings 1–100 (100 high-est), use the following table to help Garza make his decision: RATING OF LOGISTICS PROVIDERS CRITERION WEIGHT OVERNIGHTSHIPPINGWORLDWIDEDELIVERY UNITEDFREIGHTQuality 5 90 80 75Delivery 3 70 85 70Cost 2 70 80 95b) Garza decides to increase the weights for quality, delivery, andcost to 10, 6, and 4, respectively. How does this change yourconclusions? Why?c) If Overnight Shipping’s ratings for each of the factors increaseby 10%, what are the new results?

What issues of international business are found in the case famagusta.

Valhalla Inc. is considering entering an international market, which of the following is true:   a. With an new subsidiary there are too many unknowns but control b. There is less control with franchising but slow entry c. They would have easier integration with that of an acquisition d. Exporting is the best route because it is low risk and high control

Directions: In a new word document, answer the questions below in essay format. Each answer should be at least 8-10 sentences long in proper business writing. 1.Country Risk Assessment. Define country and political risk. Describe the steps involved in assessing country risk. 2.Diversifying Away Country Risk. Why do you think that an MNC's strategy of diversifying projects internationally could achieve low exposure to overall country risk? 3. Five Political Risks. What are the five political risks and how does this affect MNCS when choosing a country to expand operations to? 4. Economic Transition. What re the steps to economic transition? What happens to a country during an economic transition? 5. Describe an emerging market's economic transition for the past century. (Choose from China, India, Brazil, Turkey, or Russia).

Complete a country analysis on Nestle operations in Switzerland, Japan, and Mexico. You must utilize Hofstede’s Dimensions to complete the country analysis.

6. Provide at least two (2) examples/case studies of international modes of entry utilized by multinational corporations in Germany, China and Thailand that have succeeded or failed. The name of the multinational must be clearly stated in each example. Be sure to state the mode of entry utilized in each example in each country. Why do you think they would have succeeded or failed in each example included? Provide details on this.

from the scenario below Choose at least two techniques from any Knowledge Area that could be used by Mr. X to better compete with Air BnB. Give a detailed explanation of each technique, the reasons for your choice, and how you would apply them to the scenario.

Imagine yourself as the CEO of an “Amusement Theme Park” which is newly opened nearby the busiest and international city of a country. Despite the fact that the city is very famous and highly populated, it did not have a major theme or amusement park before. Therefore the new “Park” was able to obtain a monopoly in the area; the park is now the largest in the world! Because the city was lacking a major park, the “Amusement Theme Park” attracted major publicity and was supported with significant media advertising. The primary communication focus was on the large size of the park and the selling of seasonal pass tickets. The pricing strategy of the “Amusement Theme Park” was to sell seasonal passes rather than individual tickets. For example, a season pass cost 50 Euros as compared to a one-day visit ticket of 30 Euros. These passes became extremely popular and consumers were visiting multiple times per season. On several occasions, in the middle of summer, the “Amusement Theme Park” was…

In favor of Globalization 1. Define Globalization 2. Discuss even though Globalization may be negative in the following areas (2 main Disadvantages) 3. Discuss at least 5 reasons why Globalization is important 4. A concluding statement why you strongly believe Globalization is good.

Summarize the case study of Walmart in Germany and why it was not so successful. Identify the PESTEL factors in Germany and why Walmart was not so successful Here are some ideas about Walmart in Germany:

Carrefour Contemplating an Entry into India (Case #1, Notes) Overview This case introduces Carrefour s performance in the Asian market, specifically its success in China, its failure in Japan, and hence, the CEO s contemplation of future expansion into the Indian market. What lessons should Carrefour learn from the other Asian markets? The varying cultures within India, as well as the political atmosphere, the economy, as well as financial environments are provided in this case. India s current retail industry s performances, as well as Carrefour s competitors are also presented in order to help make an informed decision on the most appropriate entry strategy. Case Review Carrefour is a French international hypermarket chain, with a global network of outlets. It is the second largest retail group in the world in terms of revenue after Wal-Mart. In 1989, Carrefour became the first international retailer to establish a presence in Asia when it entered Taiwan through a joint venture…

On September 22, 2022 HappyFresh, an Indonesian based online grocery store officially bade farewell to Malaysia. The company ceased its operation in Malaysia and Thailand but maintains its business in Indonesia. Questions below are related to HappyFresh and its withdrawal from Malaysia and Thailand: HappyFresh has collaborated with many businesses during its seven years of operation in Malaysia but it seems that alliance was not enough to keep the company afloat. Based on your internal and external analysis of the business in Question 1, identify a better strategy than joint venture or strategic alliance which could have saved it from the current divestiture. Support your answer with relevant strategy generation tool.