Questions from Business Foundation

Q: Why do governments intervene in the free-market system?

Why do governments intervene in the free-market system?

Q: Is it ethical for special-interest groups to engage in shareholder

Is it ethical for special-interest groups to engage in shareholder activism? Explain your answer.

Q: How do companies benefit from forming international joint ventures and strategic alliances

How do companies benefit from forming international joint ventures and strategic alliances?

Q: What types of situations might cause the U.S. government

What types of situations might cause the U.S. government to implement protectionist measures?

Q: How do tariffs and quotas protect a country’s own industries?

How do tariffs and quotas protect a country’s own industries?

Q: Ethical Considerations. Is it unethical for a U.S.

Ethical Considerations. Is it unethical for a U.S. company to choose export markets specifically for their less-stringent consumer protection standards? Why or why not?

Q: Suppose you own a small company that manufactures baseball equipment. You

Suppose you own a small company that manufactures baseball equipment. You are aware that Russia is a large market, and you are considering exporting your products there. However, you know you need to...

Q: How has your current employer or any previous employer been affected by

How has your current employer or any previous employer been affected by globalization? For instance, does your company compete with lower-cost imports? (If you don’t have any work experience, ask a fr...

Q: Would a major shopping mall developer with experience all across Europe be

Would a major shopping mall developer with experience all across Europe be a good strategic alliance partner for your fast-food chain’s first overseas expansion effort? Why or why not?

Q: How can a company use a licensing agreement to enter world markets

How can a company use a licensing agreement to enter world markets?