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One of the key elements distinguishing strategic HRM is involving HR in the strategic planning (and plan) of the organization
Explain purchasing power parity both in absolute and relative terms. What causes deviations from purchasing power parity?
You are the assistant to the CEO of a small textile firm that manufactures quality, premium-priced, stylish clothing.
An alternative to using a letter of credit is export credit insurance. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using export credit insurance.
Discussion on whether or not Global Pay Structures create special challenges for the global marketplace.
How might a company make strategic use of countertrade schemes as a marketing weapon to generate export revenues?
Why is it important to have a risk management process or framework for an assisted living facility?
Do you think helping firms such as MD International represents good use of taxpayer money?
What is the purpose of free trade agreements? How does the establishment of free trade represent a threat and an opportunity for global corporations?
You own your own company and would like to "go global!" Research a potential market and product to get your export operations
A SWOT analysis is part of strategy formulation that leads to goal setting and then progresses to the development of a strategic plan
Write your responses as if you are preparing the analysis for the chief executive officer (CEO) of Tiffany & Co, Inc.
Who are the intermediaries? What will bring together the various stakeholders in global logistics? What is their role?
Should the firm favor concentrated manufacturing or decentralized manufacturing? What kind of location(s) should the firm seek for its plant(s)?
A firm must decide whether to make a component part in-house or to contract it out to an independent supplier.
What is the most appropriate organizational architecture for a firm that is competing in an industry where a global strategy is most appropriate?
What types of exit strategies would be most appropriate for your global venture?
How has the rise of electronic channels affected wholesaling?
Assume your group is a consulting team asked by Apple, Inc., 2015 to analyze its external/internal environment and make strategic recommendations.
Using the case study "Waking Up IBM: How a Gang of Unlikely Rebels Transformed Big Blue," by Gary Hamel address the following question:
Describe the organizational architecture a transnational firm might adopt to reduce the costs of control.
By the 1990s the classic multinational strategic orientation was no longer working well for IBM. Why not?
The management of International Cookwares believes that delivery performance measures must be improved if the company is to maintain its competitive edge.
Caterpillar has long been one of America's major exporters. The company sells its construction equipment, mining equipment.
Janet Hains is an entrepreneur and former afterschool programmer administrator. She has been monitoring the education industry for potential trends