Chapter 1, Problem 4QA

How can the Greater Liberalizations and removal of barrier to trade can stimulate FDI that can incentivise firms to invest overseas

The rise of globalization is due to the many companies that have become multinational corporations for various reasons—for example, to access better technology, to enter new markets, to obtain more raw materials, to find funding resources, to minimize production costs, or to diversify business risk. This multimarket presence exposes companies to different kinds of risk as well—for example, political risk and exchange rate risk.   Several factors affect the exchange rate of a currency with another currency. Which of the following statements are true about the factors that have an impact on exchange rates? Check all that apply. If a government intends to prevent its currency’s value from falling relative to other currencies, it will purchase its currency from sellers in the market. If the demand for a currency increases, the currency’s value will increase relative to other currencies. When a government limits imports and restricts foreign exchange transactions, its currency’s value tends…

Companies go global for various reasons. Although becoming a multinational corporation provides prospects for high returns and diversification, it makes financial management more complicated for financial executives and managers. Based on your understanding of the factors that complicate financial management in multinational firms, complete the following statement: Compared to domestic corporations, multinational corporations have (increased or reduced) risk from exchange rate fluctuations.

Why is exporting such a popular global strategy among small businesses? Do you think this should be the case?

Due to globalization and liberalization, many global corporates or multi- national companies wish to pursue business in more than one nation by producing, investing and operating across the globe through engaging various business activities. Thus, they confront a high degree of exchange rate risk in their commercial transactions. To minimize their risk those companies try toemploy diversified techniques. Identify any technique available in Omani FOREX market to support those companies in hedging the exchange rate risk and explain its operating approach.

Which of the following does NOT refer to the ways of how a multinational company can reduce political risk?  Taking a conservative approach to investment and adjusting NPV of the project by reducing expected cash flows or by increasing the cost of capital in accordance with existing trends. Purchasing insurance policy against political risks. Acquiring minor shares in foreign corporations. Creating a joint venture with local partners or a consortium with other multinational companies.

True or false, and explain: It is risky to operate multinationally, so it is not always wise to expand globally.

What steps have US firms take to regain a competitive edge in the global marketplace?

Explain the role of private multinational corporations (MNCs) in foreign direct investment indeveloping countries. In your answer:• Discuss two of the problems that MNCs may create in the developing countries in whichthey operate.