Questions and Answers of International Management

Over the years, AstraZeneca Plc (AstraZeneca) has developed a strong reputation for its expatriate management practices. Expatriate management at AstraZeneca went beyond tackling issues such as
Choose a country and do some research (and conduct interviews, if possible) to create a cultural profile. Focus on factors affecting behavior in the workplace. Integrate any findings regarding
Meet with another student, preferably one whom you know well. Talk with that person and draw up a list of leadership skills you perceive him or her to possess. Then consider your research and
The success of Japan’s Olympus was based largely on the corporate leadership system— consensus driven, government supported, and rife with cronyism—that was successful when Japan was one of the
Located directly south of the United States, Mexico covers an area of 756,000 square miles. The most recent estimates place the population at around 107 million, and this number is increasing at a
A successful, medium-sized U.S. manufacturing firm in Ohio has decided to open a plant near Madrid, Spain.The company was attracted to this location for three reasons.First, the firm's current
One of the best-known franchise operations in the world is McDonald's, and in recent years, the company has been working to expand its international presence.Why? Because the U.S. market is becoming
India is located in southern Asia, with the Bay of Bengal on the east and the Arabian Sea on the west. One-sixth of the world's population (approximately 1.16 billion people) lives within the
The Wadson Company is a management research firm headquartered in New Jersey. The company was recently hired by a large conglomerate with a wide range of products, from toys to electronics to
Located in Southeast Asia, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is bordered to the north by the People's Republic of China, to the west by Laos and Cambodia, and to the east and south by the South China
Saudi Arabia is a large Middle Eastern country covering 865,000 square miles. Part of its east coast rests on the Persian Gulf, and much of the west coast rests along the Red Sea. One of the
In this chapter, the social responsibility actions of companies such as Johnson & Johnson and Hewlett-Packard (HP) were discussed. At Johnson & Johnson, social responsibility flows from the company's
The Darby Company is a medium-sized communications technology company headquartered on the west coast of the United States. Among other things, Darby holds a patent on a mobile telephone that can
South Africa, as the name reflects, is located on the far southern tip of the African continent. It is surrounded by water on three sides: in the south and in the west by the Atlantic Ocean, and in
For the past two years, the Chicago-based Brattle Company has been thinking about going international. Two months ago, Brattle entered into negotiations with a large company based in Paris to buy one
The Renault-Nissan alliance, established in March 1999, is the first industrial and commercial partnership of its kind involving a French and a Japanese company. The Alliance invested more than 1
A large toy company located in Canada is considering a business arrangement with the government of China (PRC). Although company representatives have not yet visited the PRC, the president of the
In 2006 Toyota's Camry was the best-selling car in the United States, and the firm's share of the American automobile market was solid. However, the company is not resting on its laurels. Toyota has
Sony is a multinational corporation that sells a wide variety of goods in the international marketplace. These range from electronics to online games to music-and the Japanese MNC is even in the
Japan is located in eastern Asia, and it comprises a curved chain of more than 3,000 islands. Four of these- Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushi-account for 89 percent of the country's land area.
Excelsior Manufacturing is a medium-sized firm located in the northeastern part of the United States. Excelsior has long been known as a high-quality, world-class producer of precision tools.
China, with more than 1.3 billion people, is the world's most populous country and has a rapidly growing economy. Economic development has proceeded unevenly. Urban coastal areas, particularly in the
Connie Hatley is a very successful businesswoman who has holdings in a wide variety of industries. Hatley recently was approached by one of the Big Three automakers and offered a multidealership
Australia is the smallest continent but the sixth-largest country in the world. It lies between the Indian and Pacific oceans in the Southern Hemisphere and has a landmass of almost 3 million square
After three centuries under the rule of Portugal, Brazil became an independent nation in 1822. By far the largest and most populous country in South America, Brazil has overcome more than a half
Asia still offers great opportunities for multinational firms. However, given the slowdown that has occurred in this region in recent years, there are also great risks associated with doing business
The EU currently is developing a strategy that will help member countries beat back the threat of U.S. and Asian competition and develop a strong technological base for new product development.
In Table 11-5, the most reputable global companies are listed. Each company uses decision making and controlling to help ensure its success in the world market. Visit two of these company's corporate
As Russia continues to succeed with a decentralized economy and foreign investors flood in, a Chicago, Illinois- based computer chip manufacturer decides that it may be time to expand operations
Originally home of the Vikings, and then one of the most influential countries of Europe, Denmark has become a leading nation in terms of the political and economic integration of Europe. Located in
In order for multinationals to continue expanding their operations, they must be able to attract and retain highly qualified personnel in many countries. Much of their success in doing this will be
Kranden & Associates is a very successful porcelain manufacturing firm based in San Diego. The company has six world-renowned artists who design fine-crafted porcelain statues and plates that are
Singapore is an island city-state that is located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. The small country covers 239 square miles and is connected by train across the Johore Strait to West
The reunification of Germany was a major event of modern times. Despite problems, Germany remains a major economic power. The unified Germany is big, though only about the size of the state of Nevada
Over the last five years, Corkley & Finn, a regional investment brokerage house, has been extremely profitable. Some of its largest deals have involved cooperation with investment brokers in
The Gandriff Corporation is a successful retail chain in the U.S. Midwest. The St. Louis-based company has had average annual growth of 17 percent over the last 10 years and would like to expand to
Russia is by far the largest of the former Soviet republics. Russia stretches from Eastern Europe across northern Asia to the Pacific Ocean. The 139 million people in Russia consist of 79.8 percent
The Star Corporation is a California-based manufacturing firm that is going to do business in mainland China. The company's contract with the Chinese government calls for it to supply technical

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