Do you agree that there is little difference between emerging markets and developing countries? Why or why not? I believe that emerging markets and developing countries are similar however I do not think that they are the same. An emerging …

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Consumers in some countries, like Japan, are reluctant to accept “foreign” retailing institutions and imported products. Explain this behavior by using the models of culture contained in this chapter.   In business, many times you deal with partners from different …

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What are the key arguments against multinational firms promoting social and environmental objectives?  Why are they important?   Many people think that multinational firms should be doing more to promote these objectives. One reason for this is because of all the …

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Visit the Gibson Member’s Forums website at Gibson Guitar Board (http://forum.gibson.com/. How many countries are represented among Gibson aficionados? How does the company appeal to Gibson fans across countries and cultures? When I go to the forum page, I see …

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of each of the possible organizational forms that support a global strategy? Which one do you prefer? Why?   One organizational form is the functional structure, which has the advantage of having a staff …

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Identify the first sources you go to when making a purchasing decision for a product. What made you decide to use these sources?   When I am about to make a purchasing decision for a product I do research on …

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Multinational firms must outsource non-core activities to remain competitive. What does this statement mean to you? Provide an example to illustrate your opinion.   This statement means that in order for a company to continue to profit and stay on …

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Describe in your own words what de-internationalization is. What processes can be the result of de-internationalization?   De-internationalization is when a company, firm, or organization goes from international and reduces to only in their home country. Many times companies do …

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By using specific examples, explain how multinational firms balance (or not as the case may be) trust.  A multinational firm needs to rely heavily on good communication between teams. They are often working on the same project but separated by …

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