Business Management

which of the five competitive forces is creating the strongest competitive pressures for your company? The Competitive Force of Buyer Bargaining Power The Competitive Force of Substitute Products The Competitive Force of Supplier Bargaining Power The Competitive Force of Potential New Entrants The Competitive Force of Rivalry among Competing Sellers BASED ON THE COMPANY YOU […]

Financial markets are the forums in which buyers and sellers of financial assets such as stocks and bonds, and commodities such as grains, oil and gold, meet. Because there are uncertainties of outcome, organizations must develop strategies to manage the risk associated with it. Write a paper of 8-10 pages on business and financial risk, […]

Your company, a white goods manufacturer (primarily major kitchen appliances) based in the U.S. has decided to pursue international expansion opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa. In order to achieve economies of scale, your strategy is to limit local adaptation. Choose 2 sub-Saharan countries, prepare an executive summary that features aspects of the product where standardization will […]

“The Role of MNCs in International Business” Please respond to the following: Examine two (2) current trends in international business discussed in the text in chapter 1. Compare and contrast the chosen trends in terms of their suspected catalyst, their impact on their global economy, and their anticipated duration. From the e-Activity, analyze the potential […]

There are several different ways to enter the international marketplace. Exporting is one of the first ways many companies venture into foreign lands. What are some of the reasons a small company would decide to export goods to another country? What are some of the potential pitfalls that might occur and how could these challenges […]

Discussing one aspect of “offshoring” and potential ethical considerations. Professor’s requirement: Dowling et al (p. 252) briefly discuss the issue of social ‘dumping’ in terms of the EU. How can this be considered comparable to the issue of outsourcing in the US? What suggestions do you have for these types of challenges? This discussing is […]

onsultant to help it to analyze this opportunity. The first thing the consultant asks you to do is read the Midas and Genoa Ford Feature in this chapter.   A typical Midas shop and the service center at a dealership such as Genoa Ford provide the same service, but are they really competitors? Each has […]

Six specific tools for improving the new product development process are identified and explained in the textbook reading for this module. Each of these tools has its advantages and disadvantages, but not all of these six tools are appropriate for all new product development processes. Consider the technological innovation you are proposing for your final […]

Acme Toy Company. The R&D manager has delivered the final report on “successful” product testing of the new toy. However, in the report it is discovered that on minor occasions, the toy can break into smaller pieces. This is not only a serious problem but also a possible choking hazard for children. Pressures from investors […]

Prepare a 1,400-word analysis in which you address the following: Identify one theory that appeals to you the most from the leadership theories discussed. I have identified Behavioral Theories. Research two local companies: One in which the leadership seems to exemplify this leadership theory and one that seems to be in direct contrast. Analyze how […]