The case study prepared by Archie B. Carroll entitled, “Coke and Pepsi in India: Issues, Ethics, and Crisis Management”, describes issues two major, well known multinational corporations (MNCs) have been facing in India over the past several years, since 2003. Coke and Pepsi are known competitors in the world of soft drinks, but have become allies given the situations they are facing in India. There are allegations of highly contaminated soft drinks, which claim to cause cancer and birth defects
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Istanbul, Turkey Dr. Süphan NASIR ABSTRACT Saturation of the developed markets pushes multinational corporations (MNCs) to newly emerging markets for business expansion. As emerging markets provide growth opportunities for multinational businesses, the development and implementation of marketing strategies are critical for the success of MNCs in these newly emerging markets. Emerging market conditions differ significantly from those of the developed world markets and these conditions
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Chapter 1 Assessing the Environment: Political, Economic, Legal, Technological 1) Which of the following is characterized by networks of international linkages that bind countries, institutions, and people in an interdependent economy? A) communism B) nationalization C) socialism D) globalization Answer: D Diff: 1 Chapter: 1 Skill: Concept Objective: 1 AACSB: Dynamics of the global economy 2) ________ results from the lessening of trade barriers and the increased flow of goods
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management strategies, capital budgeting, cost of capital, and optimal capital structure in the context of international operations. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS Required Resources Madura, J. (2012). International financial management (11th ed.). Mason, OH: South-Western, Cengage Learning. Supplemental Resources Al Nasser, O.M. (2010). How does foreign direct investment affect economic growth? The role of local conditions. Latin American Business Review 11, 111-139. Kornecki, L. & E. M. Ekanayake. (2011). Inward
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line. Due to the low capacity utilization, especially in its consumer product lines, the company was forced to take up contract work from MNCs for the production of chocolates under the MNC’s brand name. Although not explicitly mentioned in the case, it seems that the company was initially an industrial products firm supplying semi-processed inputs to the MNCs who produced and marketed chocolates under their own brand names. Due to the seemingly large
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example a company , American Eagle, based in Washington DC, will need to purchase 2,000,000 South African Rand (R) in 90 days to purchase South African imports (Roibos Tea). It can buy South African Rand immediately at the spot rate of .40R (computed at 2,000,000 Rand x .40R per South African Rand). However, American Eagle does not have the funds now and it could wait 90 days before exchanging US dollars for South African Rand at the spot rate existing at that time. Because the exchange rate can fluctuate
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advantages and disadvantages to globalization. Firstly, globalization is good for certain countries more, such as those in the First World. Rich countries like the USA, UK, and Germany etc. can sell more products and goods to new markets in the Global South or poorer countries. Think of McDonald's and Starbucks and other big American brands. We can find McDonald's everywhere (almost). Due to
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ECONOMICS FOR DEMOCRATIC AND OPEN SOCIETIES PROJECT POLICY PAPER #2 The Economics of Outsourcing: How Should Policy Respond? Abstract Outsourcing is a central element of economic globalization, representing a new form of competition. Responding to outsourcing calls for policies that enhance national competitiveness and establish rules ensuring acceptable forms of competition. Viewing outsourcing through the lens of competition connects with early 20th century American institutional economics
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Semester Project: What does it mean to be an Operations Manager in The International Environment Fedorenko Danil 21.02.2013 Introduction Many of the techniques used in Operations Management are essential for the international business consultant. These tools allow consultants to advise companies on selecting the best locations for their facilities, determining the most efficient balance of employees to comprise their global workforce, customizing products to satisfy specific local needs
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