Chapter 13, Problem 1CT

Match each term in Column A with its related definition in Column B. Column A 1. ____________ Maquiladora 2. ____________ Import 3. ____________ Joint venture 4. ____________ Export 5. ____________ MNC Column B a. A company that does business in more than one country in such volume that its well-being and growth rest in more than one country. b. A company purchases materials or parts from another company that is located in a foreign country. c. A company sells its product to purchasers located in foreign countries. d. A type of partnership in which investors from one country co-own the enterprise with investors from another country. e. A manufacturing plant located in Mexico that processes imported materials and reexports them to the United States.

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.

. What is globalization? What modes of international business are used by firms that want to globalize? Briefly describe each method.   1. What is the difference between a monochronic and a polychronic culture? How do such cultural differences affect business practices for international firms?   2. What is gross national income? How is it calculated? Illustrate your answer with a specific example.   1. What are the disadvantages of import restrictions in regard to creating domestic employment opportunities?   2. What is value chain configuration? Briefly list and discuss the factors that influence value chain configuration.   1. What is the relationship between a company's international market and its production location decisions? How do firms benefit from the use of scanning techniques when making location decisions?   2. Explain how franchising agreements differ from licensing agreements.   1. Compare push and pull promotional strategies in the context of international business.…

Question 12 Which of the following is an example of a greenfield investment made by a foreign company in the UAE? Mcdonald’s USA opens a franchisee restaurant in Dubai Mall Amazon US partners with Careem in UAE Uber US acquires Careem in UAE IBM opens an IBM fully owned subsidiary office in Dubai

Increased global interaction has been promoted by advanced technology in communication, ideas and culture, which largely encourages and facilitates international trading. Businesses go abroad in seeking better financial incentives, stronger networks, and markets of opportunities. But at the same time, the complexities in terms or risks involved in international operation are more than domestic firms. Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:  Discuss how to manage cultural risks and other factors related to a foreign operation of a multinational business. Is cultural, business, or political risk more challenging to overcome than one of the others? Why or why not? How should American standards influence multinational businesses?

Increased global interaction has been promoted by advanced technology in communication, ideas and culture, which largely encourages and facilitates international trading. Businesses go abroad in seeking better financial incentives, stronger networks, and markets of opportunities. But at the same time, the complexities in terms or risks involved in international operation are more than domestic firms. How to manage cultural risks and other factors related to a foreign operation of a multinational business. Is cultural, business, or political risk more challenging to overcome than one of the others? Why or why not? How should American standards influence multinational businesses?

q7. Square Group is currently expanding its international business in Kenya. How taxation and repatriation of profit risk can affect their business in Kenya. Provide a detailed explanation. You should provide a detailed explanation for this question.

Simulate your own multinational corporation (MNC). Justify the form of your own MNC, based in the Caribbean, which trades with three countries outside of the North America region. Examine issues related to foreign exchange management within your multinational corporation.  The type of MNC, whether franchising, licensing, the exportation of a product sold through a distributor, etc. The rationale behind using this form of MNC should also be given. The main foreign currencies that will be used in the business. The foreign exchange exposure of the company and how the company plans to manage this exposure.

Explain the role of private multinational corporations (MNCs) in foreign direct investment indeveloping countries. In your answer:• Discuss two benefits that MNCs can have for developing countries.