Management

Globalization path

Globalization path

Using the below globalization path diagram, please explain what kinds of internationalization
strategies that IKEA pursue and how they achieve competitive advantages in the
marketplace. Please specifically explain the profit-driving mechani

Anonymous   115   N/A

Anonymous

International Business Management

International Business Management

Please discuss why born-global strategies are more prevalent than gradual international
strategies these days. Also, please discuss benefits and challenges of pursuing
born-global internationalization strategies compared to gradual internat

Anonymous   155   N/A

Anonymous

International Management

International Management

Emaar Properties wants to expand their businesses into the South Korean market. However,
in dynamic emerging economies like South Korea, there will be institutional voids. Please
explain what the institutional void is and give solutio

Anonymous   101   N/A

Anonymous

International Business Management

International Business Management

Anonymous   160   N/A

Anonymous

The Omega Corporation manufactures two types of vacuum cleaners, the ZENITH for commercial building

The Omega Corporation manufactures two types of vacuum cleaners, the ZENITH for commercial building

The Omega Corporation manufactures two types of vacuum cleaners, the ZENITH for
commercial building use and the House-Helper for residences. Budgeted and actual
operating data for the year 20x3 are as follows:
Static Budget ZENITH Ho

Ali Raza2   229   N/A

Ali Raza2

Pick, and discuss, two components of the global sourcing development model presented in this chapter

Pick, and discuss, two components of the global sourcing development model presented in this chapter

Pick, and discuss, two components of the global sourcing development model presented in this chapter.

bio_man   188   N/A

bio_man

What is the most logical sequence of steps in a prodution planning and control system?

What is the most logical sequence of steps in a prodution planning and control system?

What is the most logical sequence of steps in a production planning and control system?

Ashu gill   227   N/A

Ashu gill

The primary goal of ________ is to get the right people interested in working for an organization or ...

The primary goal of ________ is to get the right people interested in working for an organization or ...

The primary goal of ________ is to get the right people interested in working for an organization or in a specific job, then persuade them to apply and ultimately accept the job offer if they are extended.
 
  A) sourcing
  B) recruit

ir_nizam   120   N/A

ir_nizam

Scatter plots show graphically how two different variables are related. (True or false?)

Scatter plots show graphically how two different variables are related. (True or false?)

Scatter plots show graphically how two different variables are related.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

A retail store forecasts a greater need for salespeople durin

abeytaae   137   N/A

abeytaae

A piece-rate system is a wage system that pays newly hired workers less than current employees ...

A piece-rate system is a wage system that pays newly hired workers less than current employees ...

A piece-rate system is a wage system that pays newly hired workers less than current employees performing the same or similar jobs.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

I

Geometro121   104   N/A

Geometro121

A progressive discipline system includes several levels of penalties such as warnings, reprimands, ...

A progressive discipline system includes several levels of penalties such as warnings, reprimands, ...

A progressive discipline system includes several levels of penalties such as warnings, reprimands, suspensions, and finally, termination.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2[br

yjiang5   99   N/A

yjiang5

What is optimal turnover? (Multiple Choice)

What is optimal turnover? (Multiple Choice)

What is optimal turnover?
 
  A) It is the lowest turnover that a firm can achieve.
  B) It produces lowest level of long-term productivity.
  C) It produces the highest level of long-term business improvement.
  D) It sees

lnb7942   94   N/A

lnb7942

What are the three sources of competitive advantage available to international businesses? What ...

What are the three sources of competitive advantage available to international businesses? What ...

What are the three sources of competitive advantage available to international businesses?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

In a short essay, explain the difference between a high-co

yjiang5   86   N/A

yjiang5

Which of the following refers to a specialized logistics service provider that arranges ...

Which of the following refers to a specialized logistics service provider that arranges ...

Which of the following refers to a specialized logistics service provider that arranges international shipping for exporting firms?
 
  A) freight forwarder
  B) cargo facilitator
  C) distributor
  D) organizational buyer[b

scollins44   80   N/A

scollins44

Developing economies often enter into build-own-transfer agreements with ________.

Developing economies often enter into build-own-transfer agreements with ________.

Developing economies often enter into build-own-transfer agreements with ________.
 
  A) joint venture entities
  B) turnkey contractors
  C) MNEs
  D) SMEs

Question 2

Which of the

Mansi   63   N/A

Mansi

What methods are used by both small and large firms to forecast the supply of inside candidates? ...

What methods are used by both small and large firms to forecast the supply of inside candidates? ...

What methods are used by both small and large firms to forecast the supply of inside candidates?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The OECD Convention against bribery is an example of

knbst12   77   N/A

knbst12

In addition to strategy and structure, what are three other factors that are required to build a ...

In addition to strategy and structure, what are three other factors that are required to build a ...

In addition to strategy and structure, what are three other factors that are required to build a successful global firm? Explain your answer in a short essay.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2[/

Roshni411   66   N/A

Roshni411

What is the difference between a B-O-T project and a turnkey project? What are the benefits of each ...

What is the difference between a B-O-T project and a turnkey project? What are the benefits of each ...

What is the difference between a B-O-T project and a turnkey project? What are the benefits of each to an international business?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What are the four b

Ello_kara   62   N/A

Ello_kara

What is the basic theory behind the reinforcement model? What will be an ideal ...

What is the basic theory behind the reinforcement model? What will be an ideal ...

What is the basic theory behind the reinforcement model?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which of the following explains why per-capita GDP converted at market exchange rates inaccu

destiny_remy   82   N/A

destiny_remy

Which of the following would most likely be used in Jordan's report to describe the nature of the ...

Which of the following would most likely be used in Jordan's report to describe the nature of the ...

Which of the following would most likely be used in Jordan's report to describe the nature of the economy?
 
  A) service-based
  B) mulitparty
  C) government-directed
  D) manufacturing-based

Quest

sarahnguyen   110   N/A

sarahnguyen

A trade surplus occurs as a result of which of the following?

A trade surplus occurs as a result of which of the following?

A trade surplus occurs as a result of which of the following?
 
  A) a steep national currency depreciation
  B) an imbalance in currency exchange rates
  C) a nation's imports exceed its exports
  D) a nation's exports exce

ogilusin   66   N/A

ogilusin

The collaboration between public and private sectors in an attempt to initiate economic development ...

The collaboration between public and private sectors in an attempt to initiate economic development ...

The collaboration between public and private sectors in an attempt to initiate economic development is known by which of the following terms?
 
  A) national endowment policy
  B) national fiscal policy
  C) national industrial p

Delorean   67   N/A

Delorean

One of the key advantages to an equity joint venture is that minority ownership provides some ...

One of the key advantages to an equity joint venture is that minority ownership provides some ...

One of the key advantages to an equity joint venture is that minority ownership provides some equality when it comes to control over operations.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

jc123   78   N/A

jc123

When a company erects green buildings to house its new call center in Chennai, it is practicing ...

When a company erects green buildings to house its new call center in Chennai, it is practicing ...

When a company erects green buildings to house its new call center in Chennai, it is practicing ________.
 
  A) sustainability
  B) local responsibility
  C) modern architecture
  D) ecology

Question

fayez_83   104   N/A

fayez_83

In a short essay, compare and contrast China and India in terms of FDI. What makes each nation ...

In a short essay, compare and contrast China and India in terms of FDI. What makes each nation ...

In a short essay, compare and contrast China and India in terms of FDI. What makes each nation popular for FDI? What factors contribute to the long-term popularity of FDI in advanced economies, such as Australia and Japan?
 
  What will be

nomejodas   93   N/A

nomejodas

In international trade transactions, a letter of credit is considered a more secure method of ...

In international trade transactions, a letter of credit is considered a more secure method of ...

In international trade transactions, a letter of credit is considered a more secure method of payment than open account.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Historically

kkiahtherese   80   N/A

kkiahtherese

Focal firms that internationalize through exporting will most likely perform which of the following ...

Focal firms that internationalize through exporting will most likely perform which of the following ...

Focal firms that internationalize through exporting will most likely perform which of the following activities in the home market?
 
  A) sales
  B) distribution
  C) marketing
  D) manufacturing

Ques

lilipie   74   N/A

lilipie

The U.S. Department of Labor maintains a nationwide computerized job bank called the National Job ...

The U.S. Department of Labor maintains a nationwide computerized job bank called the National Job ...

The U.S. Department of Labor maintains a nationwide computerized job bank called the National Job Bank.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Question 2

Countertrade is an elaborat

abeytaae   87   N/A

abeytaae

International managers are encouraged by human resource departments to limit gender diversity in the ...

International managers are encouraged by human resource departments to limit gender diversity in the ...

International managers are encouraged by human resource departments to limit gender diversity in the workforce in order to minimize sexual harassment situations and cross-cultural misunderstandings.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is tr

revaljohnson93   93   N/A

revaljohnson93

Which of the following is an example of an expatriate?

Which of the following is an example of an expatriate?

Which of the following is an example of an expatriate?
 
  A) an employee assigned to live and work in a foreign country for two years
  B) an employee banned from working in a foreign country for six months
  C) an employee who

Roshni411   117   N/A

Roshni411

Capital budgeting is intended to do which of the following?

Capital budgeting is intended to do which of the following?

Capital budgeting is intended to do which of the following?
 
  A) assist financial managers with balancing income and expenses
  B) help firms determine the most profitable global expansion project
  C) allow firms to minimize o

12341243124   126   N/A

12341243124

Which of the following most likely supports hiring Craig Springer?

Which of the following most likely supports hiring Craig Springer?

Which of the following most likely supports hiring Craig Springer?
 
  A) Craig handles stress by exercising and spending time with friends.
  B) Craig recently returned from two years in China.
  C) Craig learned to speak fluent

megnogz   136   N/A

megnogz

Which of the following would be a benefit for Earth-Rite if the MNE entered into a joint venture ...

Which of the following would be a benefit for Earth-Rite if the MNE entered into a joint venture ...

Which of the following would be a benefit for Earth-Rite if the MNE entered into a joint venture with the Brazilian grocery store chain?
 
  A) low risks because no equity would be committed
  B) simplified international value-chain a

Marzard18   71   N/A

Marzard18

Which of the following is an example of a key player in global sourcing in Latin America?

Which of the following is an example of a key player in global sourcing in Latin America?

Which of the following is an example of a key player in global sourcing in Latin America?
 
  A) Bluem
  B) Luxoft
  C) Xceed
  D) Softek

Question 2

Vietnam as a destination for out

brandon...   83   N/A

brandon...

People who use relational power effectively rarely change the style in which they communicate their ...

People who use relational power effectively rarely change the style in which they communicate their ...

People who use relational power effectively rarely change the style in which they communicate their message because they know that all audiences should hear the same thing.
 
  a. True
  b. False

Question 2[/co

tcshepherd13   73   N/A

tcshepherd13

MNEs typically design their control systems in terms of either market control, bureaucratic control, ...

MNEs typically design their control systems in terms of either market control, bureaucratic control, ...

MNEs typically design their control systems in terms of either market control, bureaucratic control, or adaptation control.

Question 2

Tariffs which are ad valorem are ________.
 
  A) based on th

Demi9192   138   N/A

Demi9192

Safety needs include: (Multiple Choice)

Safety needs include: (Multiple Choice)

Safety needs include:
 
  A) Job security
 
  B) Titles and awards
 
  C) Workplace relationships
 
  D) Basic wages

Question 2

Esteem needs include:
 

Jortega   75   N/A

Jortega

Which of the following is not one of the managerial roles proposed by Mintzberg?

Which of the following is not one of the managerial roles proposed by Mintzberg?

Which of the following is not one of the managerial roles proposed by Mintzberg?
 
  a. figurehead
  b. leader
  c. conflict manager
  d. resource allocator

Question 2

Which one of

jyothi2603   135   N/A

jyothi2603

Decisions about what to delegate to a subordinate are most likely to be influenced by:

Decisions about what to delegate to a subordinate are most likely to be influenced by:

Decisions about what to delegate to a subordinate are most likely to be influenced by:
 
  A) how much the manager is overloaded with extra work
  B) how competent and trustworthy the subordinate is
  C) how long the subordinate

kzabec   83   N/A

kzabec

Assess your own motivational orientation by completing the questions in Exhibit 5 -3. Given that ...

Assess your own motivational orientation by completing the questions in Exhibit 5 -3. Given that ...

Assess your own motivational orientation by completing the questions in Exhibit 5 -3.
 
  Given that a key to
  self-insight is recognizing the external factors that shape your motivational orientation (following Richard
  Shell'

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tobedds