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Transcript of International Business (MB 92) Spring 2003 D.K. Malhotra Beth Mariotz.
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International Business(MB 92)Spring 2003
D.K. MalhotraBeth Mariotz
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Introduction to International Business
Meaning of International BusinessInternational Business versus Domestic BusinessWhy Companies Engage in International Business?Modes of International BusinessCourse Sequence
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Meaning of International Business
All business activities whether private or governmental that involve cross-border transactions
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Why Study International Business?
International business distinguishes itself from domestic business due to
Exchange Rate Cross-border Barriers• Economic barriers• Cultural barriers• Political and Legal barriers• Ethical Issues
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Exchange Rate Risk
Changing value of U.S. dollar versus other currencies since 1973Declining dollar good for U.S. exporters, but bad for importsRising dollar good for U.S. imports/outsourcing, but bad for exports
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Economic Barriers
Tariffs, Import Duties, Quota RestrictionsRestrictions on remittance of profits and repatriation of capitalRestrictions on foreign equity participationTrading blocks
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Cultural Barriers
LanguageExamples of Language Barriers
“Please leave your values at the desk” (France)“The manager has personally passed all the water served here”
(Mexico; to assure safety of drinking water at the hotel)“You are invited to take advantage of the chambermaid” (Japan)“Ladies are requested not to have children in the bar” (Norway)“Because of the impropriety of entertaining guests of the
opposite sex in the bedroom, it is suggested that the lobby be used for this purpose” (Switzerland)
“We will execute customers in strict rotation.” (Greece)
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Cultural Barriers Contd…
Hand GesturesReligion
HinduismIslamJudaismChristianityBuddhism
Significance of Religion and ValuesCustoms/Traditions
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Political/Legal Barriers
Political IdeologyOpinions of Political LeadershipCivil disorderExternal relationsAttitude towards foreign capitalLegal System
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Ethical Barriers
Definition of “Ethics” in your country versus definition of “Ethics” in a foreign countryEthics and the society
Firm’s role in educationFirm’s role in health care
Ethics and the environment
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Who should study global business?
A company that engages in global business
A pure domestic company
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Why companies go global?
To seek raw material/resourcesTo seek new markets/sales revenueTo minimize cost
Overall goal, shareholder wealth maximization
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Modes of International Business
ExportingLicensingFranchisingJoint VenturesDirect Foreign Investment
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Sequence of this Course
Global aspects of MarketingGlobal aspects of Production and OperationsGlobal aspects of Human Resource ManagementGlobal aspects of Accounting and Finance