Chapter 8, Problem 4BIC

What is the role of technology innovation under the perspective of economic growth and international investment respectively? Specifically, what kind of investment strategy will you recommend to take advantage of technology innovation in the market?

BUKALAPAK is considering the offer to strengthen its position in the e-commerce platform market in South East Asian and Asia by attracting global investors. Critically examine the factors that the senior management of BUKALAPAK will have to consider in relation to strengthening its position to attract global investors No plagrisum and detailed answers.

How does Haier’s internationalization strategy differ from the pattern of international development typical of Western enterprises?

Do you think that a U.S. firm can experience political risk problems in its overseas projects because of the U.S. government?

The U.S. government has at times offered temporaryfinancial support to struggling companies that were deemedsignificant to the national economy. Looking at GE’s portfolioof businesses, should the government consider helping GE?Why or why not?

Gamma airlines is currently considering a) to fix the price for their future jet fuel purchases and b) fixing the exchange rate for their future international receipts. As a financial advisor of the firm, you have advised them: for the first (a) to buy a future on crude oil (cross-hedging) For the latter (b) you suggest a currency future.  Assuming Gamma Airline is a USA based firm, and it receives and pay in $. Explain to the board of directors using the above scenarios as an example that: What are the costs of making a futures contract in terms of the settlement, delivery for both events if the price fell below the agreed price and rise above the and who guarantees the fulfilment of contracts?

Using Saudi Arabia as an example. Do you believe that cultural similarities among people can out weight cultural differences that exist in terms of doing business together in the future?