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Evaluate the various aspects that SMC Ltd may consider when extending a CSR strategy from home to host countries in the below extract. SMC ltd is a subsidiary of the Swedish-based Andvik Group, which operates in 130 countries. SMC is a major supplier and marketer of underground mechanized mining products to the mining and major infrastructure sector. Locally, SMC is run strategically by a board that is mainly non-executive and includes managing director and country manager, Jim Tolley.SMC’s outstanding performance over the last six years is based on a strategy of improving customers’ operational efficiencies and profitability through the development of high-tech engineering products. SMC boasts an average global increase of 6% sales growth and an average 17% return on capital employed. SMC plans to double in size over the next five years. ‘We make it possible’, is SMC’s slogan.SMC is a service-orientated organization that prioritizes listening to clients’ needs to ensure that products…

Questions: 3. What were the arguments of the authors about The Central Role of the Reputation of Country-of-Origin Firms in Developing Markets? 4. How was the study conducted and how datasets were analyzed about The Central Role of the Reputation of Country-of-Origin Firms in Developing Markets? 5. What were the findings or conclusions about the Central Role of the Reputation of Country-of-Origin Firms in Developing Markets? Recommendations if any?

In keeping with plans to make Jamaica a viable shipping centre, the Jamaican government hastaken various steps to advance the country as a leading Maritime State. Some of which includesbut are not limited to:- A bid to obtain a seat on the IMO’s 40-member Council- Actions to combat climate change and its impacts, including participation in the IMOMarine Environment Protection Committee Meeting in 2018- Hosting the Caribbean Memorandum of Understanding on Port State ControlConsidering the above,a) Explain the importance, if any, were Jamaica’s bid to be accepted and Outline the role andfunction of IMO

Extract -  NigeriaGoing against the downward trend, deal-making in Nigeria increased by 44% with 26 deals in H1 2020 compared to 18 in H1 2019. Total deal value went down 46% to US$204mn in the first half of 2020, from $375mn in H1 2019 (but this is likely because most of the deals listed for H1 2020 have no disclosed deal value.) The number of cross border deals increased by 18% in comparison to the first half of 2019, while domestic deals were also up by 86% year-on-year. Half of the total M&A deals in Nigeria were cross border transactions, totaling $40mn. Deals were evenly distributed among industries, with financials and high technology recording two inbound deals each and the industrials sector recording two outbound M&A deals.The $21mn acquisition of Interporto di Venezia SpA in March 2020 by an Orlean Invest Holding subsidiary for $21mn, was the biggest cross border deal in Nigeria in the first half of 2020.Wildu du Plessis, Head of Africa for Baker McKenzie in…

Extract -  NigeriaGoing against the downward trend, deal-making in Nigeria increased by 44% with 26 deals in H1 2020 compared to 18 in H1 2019. Total deal value went down 46% to US$204mn in the first half of 2020, from $375mn in H1 2019 (but this is likely because most of the deals listed for H1 2020 have no disclosed deal value.) The number of cross border deals increased by 18% in comparison to the first half of 2019, while domestic deals were also up by 86% year-on-year. Half of the total M&A deals in Nigeria were cross border transactions, totaling $40mn. Deals were evenly distributed among industries, with financials and high technology recording two inbound deals each and the industrials sector recording two outbound M&A deals.The $21mn acquisition of Interporto di Venezia SpA in March 2020 by an Orlean Invest Holding subsidiary for $21mn, was the biggest cross border deal in Nigeria in the first half of 2020.Wildu du Plessis, Head of Africa for Baker McKenzie in…

Global Sourcing 1) What is Global Sourcing in IKEA? 2) What are the associated procurement problems with Global Sourcing in IKEA? 3) What are the advantages with global sourcing in IKEA? How is it beneficial to IKEA's procurement & supply chain? Low Suppliers count as compared to competitors 1) What are the associated procurement problems with Low Suppliers in IKEA? 2) What are the advantages with Low Suppliers in IKEA? How is it beneficial to IKEA's procurement & supply chain?

Nicole Vichon, marketing manager of Saralyn Mills Ltd. – a Canadian company – is being urged to approve the creation of a separate marketing plan for Quebec.  This would be a major policy change because Saralyn Mills’ international parent is trying to move toward a global strategy for the whole firm and Vichon has been supporting Canada-wide planning. Nicole Vichon has been the marketing manager of Saralyn Mills, Ltd., for the last four years – since she arrived from international headquarters in Minneapolis.  Saralyn Mills, Ltd., headquartered in Toronto, is a subsidiary of a large US-based consumer packaged-food company with worldwide sales of more than $2.8 billion in 2005.  Its Canadian sales are just over $450 million, with the Quebec and Ontario markets accounting for 69 percent of the company’s Canadian sales. The company’s product line includes such items as cake mixes, puddings, pie fillings, pancakes, prepared foods, and frozen dinners.  The company has successfully…

Juniper Networks to Benefit From Digital India Programme   Juniper Networks is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Sunnyvale, California that develops and markets networking products. Its products include routers, switches, network management software, network security products and software-defined networking technology. Company competes with Cisco, Ciena and Hewlett-Packard, among others. The NYSE-listed company has invested $1 billion in India in the past six years, mostly on research and development, and has about 2,600 workers in the country across locations including Bengaluru and Delhi. Juniper Networks is planning to invest $1 billion more in the Indian operations to tap into the opportunities which will arise from India's digital transformation led by cloud-based services. The company wants to be part of Government of India's digital vision. The Digital India programme is centred on three key vision areas:   Digital infrastructure as a utility to every…

Please read the article below and answer question 1. The course is Destination and Attractions Marketing. Destination marketing in a pandemic: How Bermuda retained its relevance and found silver linings. (2021, August 26). Boston University. https://www.bu.edu/bhr/2021/08/26/destination-marketing-in-a-pandemic-how-bermuda-retained-its-relevance-and-found-silver-linings/   Question 1 Evaluate the Clear (Digital) Communications strategy of Bermuda and its efficacy in an increasingly competitive market.

EuroDisney On April 12th, 1992 the Walt Disney Company opened its fourth resort and second international location in Paris, France. After Disney's success opening Tokyo Disney Resort in 1983, Disney sought more international expansion. The author spent 5 years working at EuroDisney and accu- mulated experience working in an international environment. Can you please explain me what is happening in this case, What made Paris an attractive choice for a Disney Park? The park attendance and hotels' occupancy turned out to be disappointing and caused EuroDisney to undertake a major realignment. What were the cultural challenges Disney failed to anticipate as they ventured outside of the U.S.? And for last how does this apply to management work ?

Should Airbnb have entered the Chinese market in the 1st place? If Airbnb continues with its entry into the Chinese market, how should it best position itself? Should it use its established formula, or localize? If Airbnb localizes, what are the possible ways of localizing? Which one should it prioritize?

Topic : Introduction to international business Please to use grace Kennedy as the Caribbean country and United States of America as the international business environment and please Give a well detailed Analysis and rationale of the chosen entry mode for grace Kennedy as well as the overall conclusion and the history of united States of America make them lengthy please. you are hired as a consultant by Vikings Inc. to prepare a report based on the undermentionedcriteria.You will choose a known Caribbean Company in the manufacturing sector and itsproduct/service with information available on the internet, that does not currently operate outsidethe region. You will conduct a comprehensive study of the international business environment,that is, the geography, culture, government, history, economics, and politics of a new country,outside of the region, from which you believe the company and its product/service could operateprofitably. Propose a strategy for internationalization. Looking…

International Business Strategy Analysis (Question 1) o Discussion on Tesco international business strategy utilised in Japan: is it 1)multidomestic, (2) global, and (3) transnational? o Discussion on benefits and risks of the international business strategy o Discussion on the alternative international business strategy which can be utilized in Japan either  )multidomestic, (2) global,  (3) transnational as the alternative? Please give detail information After a discussion on all strategies as addressed in the course

1. Give at least 3 more advantages and disadvantages of International Trade. 2. What is the difference between World Trade Organization (WTO) and General Agreements on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)? 3. In the Philippines, what do you think are the benefits that Philippines get from WTO? 4. What is Free-Trade? Give your own example. 5. What do you think would be the project that the ASEAN and APEC should focus on? 6. Do you think the US GSP is a big factor to help our country?

Q 4. Identify and discuss two modes of entry that have been used by Fitbit when entering foreign markets and explain the reasons behind their international strategy. Answer this question in 400 words Case study attached, Part 1 & Part 2, Part 3 is written down Part3 case study: security at risk. 7 Research and Development The fast-paced competitiveness of consumer technology innovation demanded a steady stream of new products. Only through sustained, high-level investment in research and development to fund product design and innovation could companies such as Fitbit, Apple, and Samsung sustain consumer interest and support. In 2017, Fitbit reported that 58% of its employees were involved in research and development, a somewhat high percentage, yet necessary, given that ordinary users only wore a Fitbit for an average of 6 months before losing interest, so that Fitbit needed to add functionality in order to survive. The company also placed itself in the middle of the digital health…

Uber, the controversial service, has made virtue out of disrupting the established taxi business. From a standing start in 2009, the company has spread across the globe like wildfire. Uber's strategy has been to focus on major metropolitan areas around the world. By early 2016, this strategy had taken Uber into 375 cities in 68 countries. The privately held company rumored to be generating annual revenues of around $10 billion. At the core of Uber's business is a smartphone app that allows customers to hail a ride from the comfort of their own home, a restaurant, or a bar stool. The app shows cars in the area, notifles the rider when a car is on the way, and tracks the progress of the car on screen using GPS mapping tech- nology. The rider pays percent of the fee and Uber 20 percent. The price for the ride is determined by Uber using an algo- rithm that sets prices in order to match the demand for rides with the supply of cars on the road. Thus if demand exceeds supply, the price for a…

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In the future, the Caribbean Policy Development Centre will play a greater role in the management of Private- Public sector partnerships. Answer using cited literature and references

Questions: 1. What was the article about the Central Role of the Reputation of Country-of-Origin Firms in Developing Markets.? Where was it conducted? 2. What were the research objectives or the research questions and research hypotheses about The Central Role of the Reputation of Country-of-Origin Firms in Developing Markets? 3. What were the arguments of the authors about The Central Role of the Reputation of Country-of-Origin Firms in Developing Markets? 4. How was the study conducted and how datasets were analyzed about The Central Role of the Reputation of Country-of-Origin Firms in Developing Markets? 5. What were the findings or conclusions about the Central Role of the Reputation of Country-of-Origin Firms in Developing Markets? Recommendations if any?

What were the conditions under which a group of Asian countries initiated Chiang Mai Initiative Multilateralization (CMIM)? Using the game theory framework to analyze objectives of CMIM set by the involved countries. From the international policy collaboration perspectives, why did the idea of AMF face so many obstacles to be possibly realized?

question1 the covid-19 pandemic has impacted the international business in a big way.please discuss the important features of this impact

On September 22, 2022 HappyFresh, an Indonesian based online grocery store officially bade farewell to Malaysia. The company ceased its operation in Malaysia and Thailand but maintains its business in Indonesia. Questions below are related to HappyFresh and its withdrawal from Malaysia and Thailand: HappyFresh has collaborated with many businesses during its seven years of operation in Malaysia but it seems that alliance was not enough to keep the company afloat. Based on your internal and external analysis of the business in Question 1, identify a better strategy than joint venture or strategic alliance which could have saved it from the current divestiture. Support your answer with relevant strategy generation tool.

FAO-Funded Aquaponics Project Launched In BarbadosBarbados GIS – The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) hascollaborated with the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy, and local businessAdams Aquafarms, on a project to train persons in aquaponics.Aquaponics is a sustainable way of integrating land-based fish farming with plant production.Both are placed in a tank, and the set up allows for them to coexist, with the waste producedby the fish fertilizing the plants, while the plants purify the water for the fish.The training, funded by the FAO, will take place at a demonstration facility, located atAdams Aquafarms, Hopewell, St. Thomas. The FAO is currently targeting 30 entrepreneursand 10 teachers.Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy, Kirk Humphrey, believes the projectwill be “transformative”, as it has the potential to empower Barbadians.“In aquaponics, you have the opportunity to have, at the same time, multiple sources ofincome [because]…