Individual Assignment #2

Premise: In the 1960s, the International Product Life Cycle Theory was developed to explain the cycle that products go through when they are exposed to a global market. The cycle demonstrates how a product matures and declines as a result of internationalization. Nokia is one of the best examples of PLC. There was a time when this Finland-based organization ruled the business world and had a massive global market with almost no competitors in the market so the company’s management gave little attention to innovation in the input and output devices of its mobile phones. . With the passage of time, competition grew stronger, and Nokia's situation deteriorated day by day. Nokia was the market leader until 2000, when Apple's iPhone took a large share of the market from Nokia, along with the periodic entry of other smartphone businesses. After 2012, this company with a tremendous history changed its management in an attempt to resurrect itself…

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…

Zoom in on the pictures to see it better, Please help thank you. I need it soon.   Question: 2.What factors have influenced world rose trade?

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Q1. Propose ways in which Livestock Wealth may improve upon their approach to “shared value” and “inclusive business”.

International Marketing questions, Week 11. Many exporters considering entering emerging markets face the issue that the regular price they charge for their goods (i.e. the retail price in developed markets) is far beyond the buying power of most local consumers? What strategic options do these organisations have to penetrate these markets? Give reasons why price escalation is a problem for many exporters. What might companies do to solve this problem?

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).

Question: Once the pandemic is over, propose ONE type of food industry that you would like to venture into. Answer: Once the pandemic is over, I would like to venture into the organic food industry. I would like to open an organic food shop that sells various organic products such as non-gmo products, vitamin supplements, and healthy snacks. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people become more health-conscious, they start to practice a healthy lifestyle and eat healthy food in order to boost their immune system. With a stronger immune system, people are less likely to get sick easily. Give a reflection on the answer provided within 10 - 30 works

After the Seattle 1999 World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference, in the  next two years, large anti-globalization demonstrations rocked the International Monetary  Fund and World Bank in Washington. Describe the role of WTO with respect to the following 7 aspects: knowledge of WTO/GATT, fostering trade liberalization, abolishing tariffs, increasing transparency, seeking resolutions, improving communication within trading blocs, controlling export subsidies, improving national welfare and competitiveness of developing countries

Title Case: Ford to Shutdown Australian Production by 2016 What is the effect of the decline of Ford’s Australia’s productivity on its cost efficiency, production, and profit? Discuss. How does it affect Ford Australia’s suppliers, particularly the metals and plastic industries? Explain. Do you agree that carbon tax is the key factor behind Ford Australia’s decision to stop production? Do you think Ford will still close even without the carbon tax? Justify your answer. Do you think profit could be maintained if the tax burden were simply passed on to the consumers in the form of higher selling price? How will this affect sales? Explain.

Question If Santosh decides to expand Dragon Karate Sports to a Caribbean country (Please identify one) discuss three (3) ways in which the business can make a substantial contribution to the country's growth and development. Please offer details about the country in the discussion.   Mr. Santosh Kshirsagar- Dragon Karate Sports Santosh Kshirsagar, age 20 is not waiting to complete his graduation, to apply the theories he has learned in his classes to the real world. In the summer of the year 2016 the soon-to-be third year BCA student at BVDUIMK launched his own karate academy! Life has many ups and downs; many struggles and one need to stand strong to reach success. Santosh as a child never knew what father’s love was; his father never paid any attention towards the family, always drunk and created fights when in his senses. Santosh’s brother Amit was 10years older than him; his mother struggled hard by stitching clothes to raise her kids and make ends meet. Amit from a very tender…

When Euro Disney changed its name to Disneyland Paris, The CEO of Walt Disney Company stated "As Americans, the word 'Euro' is believed to mean glamorous or exciting. For Europeans it turned out to be a term they associated with business, currency, and commerce. Renaming the park 'Disneyland Paris' was a way of identifying it with one of the most romantic and exciting cities in the world" This comment reflects:

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…

Unilever Wall's Ice Cream in Vietnam In April 1996, whers first proposal to set up a partnership with the "Vietnam Milk Corporation" to construct a factory was refused by Vinamilk (the govemmental dairy producing corporation), Unilever received approval from the Ministry of Planning and Investment for a US$22 million to set up its own factory to produce and sell Wall's ice cream in Vietnam. Since economic improvements had begun to increase people's incomes in the early 1990s, ice cream sales in Vietnam's cities had been on the rise. The plant, scheduled to open in early 1997, was to be situated in Cu Chi district, 35 kms north west of Ho Chi Minh City, close to the popular tourist attraction of the Cu Chi tunnels and in an industrial zone attracting an increasing number of foreign investors seeking to avoid high land and labor costs in the city. The factory was to be equipped with the latest production technology and designed to have an initial capacity of some 12 million liters…

Unilever Wall's Ice Cream in Vietnam In April 1996, whers first proposal to set up a partnership with the "Vietnam Milk Corporation" to construct a factory was refused by Vinamilk (the govemmental dairy producing corporation), Unilever received approval from the Ministry of Planning and Investment for a US$22 million to set up its own factory to produce and sell Wall's ice cream in Vietnam. Since economic improvements had begun to increase people's incomes in the early 1990s, ice cream sales in Vietnam's cities had been on the rise. The plant, scheduled to open in early 1997, was to be situated in Cu Chi district, 35 kms north west of Ho Chi Minh City, close to the popular tourist attraction of the Cu Chi tunnels and in an industrial zone attracting an increasing number of foreign investors seeking to avoid high land and labor costs in the city. The factory was to be equipped with the latest production technology and designed to have an initial capacity of some 12 million liters…

Unilever Wall's Ice Cream in Vietnam In April 1996, whers first proposal to set up a partnership with the "Vietnam Milk Corporation" to construct a factory was refused by Vinamilk (the govemmental dairy producing corporation), Unilever received approval from the Ministry of Planning and Investment for a US$22 million to set up its own factory to produce and sell Wall's ice cream in Vietnam. Since economic improvements had begun to increase people's incomes in the early 1990s, ice cream sales in Vietnam's cities had been on the rise. The plant, scheduled to open in early 1997, was to be situated in Cu Chi district, 35 kms north west of Ho Chi Minh City, close to the popular tourist attraction of the Cu Chi tunnels and in an industrial zone attracting an increasing number of foreign investors seeking to avoid high land and labor costs in the city. The factory was to be equipped with the latest production technology and designed to have an initial capacity of some 12 million liters…

Unilever Wall's Ice Cream in Vietnam In April 1996, whers first proposal to set up a partnership with the "Vietnam Milk Corporation" to construct a factory was refused by Vinamilk (the govemmental dairy producing corporation), Unilever received approval from the Ministry of Planning and Investment for a US$22 million to set up its own factory to produce and sell Wall's ice cream in Vietnam. Since economic improvements had begun to increase people's incomes in the early 1990s, ice cream sales in Vietnam's cities had been on the rise. The plant, scheduled to open in early 1997, was to be situated in Cu Chi district, 35 kms north west of Ho Chi Minh City, close to the popular tourist attraction of the Cu Chi tunnels and in an industrial zone attracting an increasing number of foreign investors seeking to avoid high land and labor costs in the city. The factory was to be equipped with the latest production technology and designed to have an initial capacity of some 12 million liters…

QUESTION 1 Between 1933-1934, the purpose of the United States’ gold confiscation and the revaluation of the dollar in terms of gold from $15 dollars to $35 were done to strengthen the value of the dollar by creating more dollars. True False   QUESTION 2 The Japanese refused withdraw from Vietnam and most of China in order to secure peace with the United States. True False   QUESTION 3 FDR actually possessed an actual German invasion plan of South America when FDR claimed on did when he gave his Navy Day address in October 1941. True False

Extract -  NigeriaGoing against the downward trend, deal-making in Nigeria increased by 44% with 26 deals in H1 2020 compared to 18 in H1 2019. Total deal value went down 46% to US$204mn in the first half of 2020, from $375mn in H1 2019 (but this is likely because most of the deals listed for H1 2020 have no disclosed deal value.) The number of cross border deals increased by 18% in comparison to the first half of 2019, while domestic deals were also up by 86% year-on-year. Half of the total M&A deals in Nigeria were cross border transactions, totaling $40mn. Deals were evenly distributed among industries, with financials and high technology recording two inbound deals each and the industrials sector recording two outbound M&A deals.The $21mn acquisition of Interporto di Venezia SpA in March 2020 by an Orlean Invest Holding subsidiary for $21mn, was the biggest cross border deal in Nigeria in the first half of 2020.Wildu du Plessis, Head of Africa for Baker McKenzie in…

Extract -  NigeriaGoing against the downward trend, deal-making in Nigeria increased by 44% with 26 deals in H1 2020 compared to 18 in H1 2019. Total deal value went down 46% to US$204mn in the first half of 2020, from $375mn in H1 2019 (but this is likely because most of the deals listed for H1 2020 have no disclosed deal value.) The number of cross border deals increased by 18% in comparison to the first half of 2019, while domestic deals were also up by 86% year-on-year. Half of the total M&A deals in Nigeria were cross border transactions, totaling $40mn. Deals were evenly distributed among industries, with financials and high technology recording two inbound deals each and the industrials sector recording two outbound M&A deals.The $21mn acquisition of Interporto di Venezia SpA in March 2020 by an Orlean Invest Holding subsidiary for $21mn, was the biggest cross border deal in Nigeria in the first half of 2020.Wildu du Plessis, Head of Africa for Baker McKenzie in…

BRAZIL 1-Choose a firm in Brazil and explain the three basic decisions that this firm contemplating foreign expansion must make: which foreign markets to enter, when to enter those markets, and on what scale. (you could use a past example for this where the company already expanded to foreign markets) 2-Compare and contrast the different modes that firms use to enter foreign markets. 3-Identify the factors that influence a firm's choice of entry mode. 4-Explain the promises and risks associated with exporting. 5-Identify information sources and government programs that exist to help exporters in your country. 6-Post 3 images for your codepicting the different entry modes (exporting, licensing/franchising, FDI).

Following your analysis of your company situation, you had the idea and the ambition to export your services to foreign markets. However, you are not sure how to proceed in order to make your export project a reality. You want the advice of experts in the field. Where could you find these advisers or, in other words, which institutions offer export support in Canada?  course: Export of services write 6 lines only

In keeping with plans to make Jamaica a viable shipping centre, the Jamaican government hastaken various steps to advance the country as a leading Maritime State. Some of which includesbut are not limited to:- A bid to obtain a seat on the IMO’s 40-member Council- Actions to combat climate change and its impacts, including participation in the IMOMarine Environment Protection Committee Meeting in 2018- Hosting the Caribbean Memorandum of Understanding on Port State ControlConsidering the above,a) Explain the importance, if any, were Jamaica’s bid to be accepted and Outline the role andfunction of IMO

why do some nations succeed and others fail in international competition? (Short answer)

Article 1: South Africa Liquor Industry Report 2021: Focusing on Manufacturing, Wholesale andRetailSince the onset of the pandemic in March 2020, South Africa's liquor industry has been subjectedto four liquor bans and several periods in which liquor trading was restricted by the government.It is estimated that the bans and trading restrictions cost the industry over R45bn from March2020 to July 2021.Total local liquor consumption (including Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Eswatini) decreased by18% in 2020. The pandemic has also accelerated growth in no-alcohol and low-alcohol beveragesand led to an increase in eCommerce sales. Article 2: Booze bans shut down SA’s first black woman brewer. Now her beer is being made inEurope.When liquor bans forced Apiwe Nxusani-Mawela’s brewery to close, she knew it was not the endfor her. Now her beer is being brewed in Europe and distributed in the UK.Coronavirus-related liquor bans cumulatively lasted over five months. That crippled…

Oman’s government will finance most of its budget shortfall in 2021 by borrowing to plug a fiscal gap battered by a decline in oil prices and the coronavirus pandemic. The Persian Gulf state is looking into borrowing that will cover 73%, or 1.6 billion rials ($4.2 billion), of the country’s 2.2 billion-rial shortfall, with the remaining 600 million rials to be drawn from its reserves, according to a post on Twitter by the state-run Oman News Agency on Friday. The government based its 2021 budget plan on an oil price of $45 per barrel. Other highlights from Oman’s 2021 budget: Expenditure is set to fall to 10.8 billion rials, a 14% drop from the previous year. 2021 revenue is set to fall to 8.6 billion rials, a 19% decline. Budget deficit at 8% of gross domestic product in 2021, 2.2 billion rials. Oman has taken measures such as reduced spending and plans to impose a 5% value-added tax in 2021. It will implement developmental projects valued at 371 million rials as part of the effort…

Instructions: Analyze and answer the following questions A US Company plans to sell farm equipment in a country in Asia. This country traditionally had not conducted business with companies outside of its geographic region. Answer these questions for the US company. What geographic factors might influence the company's international business activities?Kindly elaborate your answer. Thank you so much!

Globalization:   Question 6 options:   Should not be measured at the global level   Is unavoidable and irreversible   Has a universally acknowledged index   Should be measured at the global level What is usually thought to help Globalization is:   Question 7 options:   Protecting cultural identities   Revolution in communication technologies   Supporting language diversity   Religious differences   Question 8   The administrative distance between countries refers to: Question 8 options:   Institutional differences   Differences in the time zones   Identity   Differences in education

Subject: International Business (INB 401) Question: What can be the role of superstition in the case of international marketing? Use an example of Bangladesh to answer the question.

Trade protectionism a barrier to the recovery of global economies, warns ICS Feb 24, 2021 by Gavin van Marle Increasing trade barriers by governments around the world are hampering the global economy as it attempts to recover from the pandemic’s economic fallout, warned the International Chamber of Shipping today. According to the International Trade Centre, the COVID-19 pandemic has led governments to throw up “temporary trade measures that aim to restrict exports of vital medical supplies, and to liberalize imports of vital medical supplies as well as other essential products”. As of last week, some 98 countries have temporary export restrictions or outright bans in place. In contrast, 102 countries have liberalized their import restrictions. However, it is not just about COVID-19, according to a new ICS Protectionism in Maritime Economics report. It says: “Decades of progress toward open markets has begun to reverse in recent years, with damaging restrictions imposed as weapons…