Q1: Why are some U.S. companies, such as Eaton, reincorporating in foreign countries, such as to Dublin, Ireland, as did Eaton? What are the pros and cons of that strategy?
Q2: Give specifics regarding the nature and role of "union Membership across Europe." What are the strategic implications of these facts and figures?
Q3: Give specifics regarding income tax rates and practices across countries, and associated strategic implications.
Q4: Explain how awareness of business culture across countries can enhance strategy implementation.
Q5: Describe the business culture in Brazil.
Q6: Describe the business culture in Germany.
Q7: Describe the business culture in Egypt.
Q8: Describe the business culture in China.
Q9: Describe the business culture in India.
Q10: Describe the business culture in Mexico.
Q11: Describe the business culture in Japan.
Q12: To what extent do you feel political unrest in the Middle East will spread outside the region? Would that be a good or bad thing for global business? What countries do you feel may experience political unrest? Why?