Questions from Globalization

Q: MNEs try to maximize profits. How could MNEs maximize profits and

MNEs try to maximize profits. How could MNEs maximize profits and minimize profit volatility at the same time?

Q: Which type of company often adopts hybrid structures?

Which type of company often adopts hybrid structures?

Q: Quite often, host countries have a love-hate relationship with

Quite often, host countries have a love-hate relationship with MNEs. Why?

Q: Will countries be better off under a multilateral economic liberalization regime or

Will countries be better off under a multilateral economic liberalization regime or under a system of regional economic integration? Why?

Q: Although the European Union is the most advanced form of regional integration

Although the European Union is the most advanced form of regional integration, it is currently facing a challenging time. What are some of the major challenges facing the EU?

Q: Regional integration in Latin America offers tremendous potential. Yet economic achievements

Regional integration in Latin America offers tremendous potential. Yet economic achievements are relatively modest so far. Why?

Q: Globalization temporarily creates “winners” and “losers.” What reform

Globalization temporarily creates “winners” and “losers.” What reform would you suggest to help those who are not benefiting from globalization? How might these reforms be implemented?

Q: 1. Is economic nationalism justified? 2. Is the

1. Is economic nationalism justified? 2. Is the Smoot-Hawley plan better or worse than “Buy American”? “Buy Spanish”? Or “British jobs for British workers”? Explain fully.

Q: 1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of biofuels in terms

1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of biofuels in terms of addressing the challenge of sustainable development? 2. Should bioethanol production from corn be encouraged, given that corn is us...

Q: 1. What are some advantages and disadvantages of the Shell Matrix

1. What are some advantages and disadvantages of the Shell Matrix? 2. Why do you think Shell has undergone so many organizational restructurings? 3. How would you decide what would be Shell’s best org...