How can you intervene in international currency markets to depress the value of the NTD? How can you deal with the threat of punishment from the US if it notices your policies? How do you balance the needs of your country against the pressures of other states and the international economy?
Pressures to provide improved products at lower costs are an important factor prompting offshore outsourcing. Explain the concept of “globally right source” and detail how a firm can “globally right source” their value-adding activities to maximize their global competitive position.
First, read a news story from the newspaper or the Internet. Answer the following questions regarding your news story: 1) What is the main issue, who are the main actors being discussed;
The globalization, or internationalization, of the marketplace has become one of the defining events of our time. The pressure to produce a good or service while controlling costs and maintaining quality has profoundly affected the manufacture, distribution, and sale of a good or service. In your final project, assume you are a high-level manager of … Read more
There are a number of factors that affect the expansion of a multinational firm, including macroeconomic, political, regulatory, cultural, and social. Choose one multinational organization and determine how the factors are similar, and dissimilar, between their host country and one other country in which they operate. Discuss how these factors would affect the management of … Read more
What do you think of the “Slowbalization” article assigned for this week in The Economist? Do you agree or disagree with the author? Should I require future classes read this? I’m looking forward to reading what you have to say. Students should feel free to reply to other student comments.
Module 04 Content Instructions Go to http://www.healthdata.org/results/country-profiles and select one country (other than the U.S.) from the dropdown box. Thoroughly analyze the data that is shown for the selected country. Create a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation in which you explain what the data shows and what it means for these categories: How is the population forecasted … Read more
International economics is dominated by the idea of comparative advantage – that different endowments and activities in different countries make them relatively more or less efficient at different economic activities. In other words, countries (and organizations) should specialize in the economic activities where they have a competitive edge against the competition. APA style, elaborate on … Read more
Globalization refers to the increasing integration of national and regional markets and economies and the domination of the world economy by massive multinational firms. It has affected nearly every organization, and industry, in the competitive marketplace today. Detail the following in relation to the changing nature of global competitiveness: Define and explain the concept of … Read more
Cover letters are recommended, and in some instances required, for job applications. If you want to stand out from other candidates, you will want to write a unique cover letter for each position you apply to. Cover letters allow you to clarify, detail, and expand on your most relevant skills and competencies. In addition, a … Read more