Questions from International Business


Q: You are the CFO of a U.S. firm whose

You are the CFO of a U.S. firm whose wholly owned subsidiary in Mexico manufactures component parts for your U.S. assembly operations. The subsidiary has been financed by bank borrowings in the United...

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Q: You are the CFO of a Canadian firm that is considering building

You are the CFO of a Canadian firm that is considering building a $10 million factory in Russia to produce milk. The investment is expected to produce net cash flows of $3 million each year for the ne...

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Q: Evaluate this statement: “The study of international business is fine

Evaluate this statement: “The study of international business is fine if you are going to work in a large multinational enterprise, but it has no relevance for individuals who are going to work in sma...

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Q: What international staffing policy is AstraZeneca pursuing with regard to its “

What international staffing policy is AstraZeneca pursuing with regard to its “high-potential” employees?

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Q: How have changes in technology contributed toward the globalization of markets and

How have changes in technology contributed toward the globalization of markets and production? Would the globalization of markets and production have been possible without these technological changes?...

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Q: Evaluate this statement: “Ultimately, the study of international business

Evaluate this statement: “Ultimately, the study of international business is no different from the study of domestic business. Thus, there is no point in having a separate course on international busi...

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Q: How does the Internet affect international business activity and the globalization of

How does the Internet affect international business activity and the globalization of the world economy?

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Q: If current trends continue, China may emerge as the world’s largest

If current trends continue, China may emerge as the world’s largest economy by 2030. Discuss the possible implications for such a development for (a) the world trading system; (b) the world monetary s...

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Q: Reread the Management Focus on Boeing and answer the following questions:

Reread the Management Focus on Boeing and answer the following questions: a. What are the benefits to Boeing of outsourcing manufacturing of components for the Boeing 787 to firms based in other coun...

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Q: Do you think that governments should consider human rights when granting preferential

Do you think that governments should consider human rights when granting preferential trading rights to countries? What are the arguments for and against taking such a position?

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