Questions from Globalization


Q: You are special assistant to the governor of a southeastern U.

You are special assistant to the governor of a southeastern U.S. state in which unemployment (especially in rural areas) is well above the national average. After nearly three years in office and elec...

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Q: You are an expatriate manager at a manufacturing facility in Asia on

You are an expatriate manager at a manufacturing facility in Asia on your first assignment abroad. You are aware of increasing concern among your employees (mostly young women) about wages that barely...

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Q: 1. In addition to those mentioned in the case, what

1. In addition to those mentioned in the case, what are some other advantages associated with the hiring of local managers in emerging markets? 2. What steps should a company take to ensure that, if t...

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Q: 1. Some people outside the United States say teens exposed to

1. Some people outside the United States say teens exposed to large doses of U.S. youth culture on MTV will identify less with their own societies and teens in developing countries will want Western g...

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Q: 1. If you worked for an international firm doing business in

1. If you worked for an international firm doing business in Asia, is there anything you would suggest to ease the tensions these cultures are experiencing? Be specific. 2. Social ills in any country...

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Q: 1-What more do you think that the international business community

1-What more do you think that the international business community could do to protect intellectual property rights? 2. Are international companies simply afraid to speak out against counterfeiting in...

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Q: 1. Why do you think the Cuban government requires non-

1. Why do you think the Cuban government requires non-Cuban businesses to hire and pay workers only through the government? 2. Suppose Cuba’s government collapses and the nation embarks on a path of...

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Q: 1. As the first to set up an international air express

1. As the first to set up an international air express business in 1969, DHL had the first-mover advantage over other companies. Is being a first mover as advantageous for a service company such as DH...

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Q: You are the vice president of operations for a U.S

You are the vice president of operations for a U.S.-based software firm that is exploring building a software design operation in India. Typically when international firms enter the Indian market, the...

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Q: 1. People love finding a bargain on their favorite items while

1. People love finding a bargain on their favorite items while shopping. But few people would likely want those items made in the home market (and expanding employment) if it meant paying a higher pri...

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