...Trung Nguyen Coffee was one of the first businesses in Viet Nam to implement franchising. Established in 1996, Trung Nguyen has so far developed its trademark in all localities nationwide, with more than 1,000 franchised cafes. ------------------------------------------------- market research about Trung Nguyen Following Trung Nguyen, various businesses in the country have also pursued this strategy with success. Experts forecast that with an estimated annual growth of 15-20 percent over recent years, franchising would be a fast-growing form of business in Viet Nam when the country officially joins the World Trade Organisation. As almost all Vietnamese enterprises are not strong enough to expand their outlets abroad, franchising is considered to be an appropriate way to help them compete with foreign businesses in the domestic market and indirectly penetrate into larger markets at lowest costs while being able to protect trademarks, experts said. "Franchising has helped Trung Nguyen trademark be popular not only in the country but also in the US, Russia, Japan, China, Cambodia, Singapore and Thailand," according to the company's Marketing Director Nguyen Tran Quang. He stressed that his business planned further expansion into big markets such as China, Japan and Russia. Kinh Do and Pho 24 are also well-known trademarks engaging in franchising. Pho 24 had, by the end of 2006, developed 46 pho ( rice noodle) restaurants throughout the country as well as in Indonesia...
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...FINC3011 Tutorial 1 B&H Chapter 2 Questions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 9 1. What is an exchange rate? Answer: An exchange rate is the relative price of two currencies, like the U.S. dollar price of the euro, the Thai baht price of the Malaysian ringgit, or the Mexican peso price of the Canadian dollar. 2. What is the structure of the foreign exchange market? Is it like the New York Stock Exchange? Answer: The interbank foreign exchange market is a very large, diverse, over-the-counter market, not a physical trading place where buyers and sellers gather to agree on a price to exchange currencies. Traders, who are employees of financial institutions in the major financial cities around the world, deal with each other primarily over the phone or via computer, with written or formal electronic confirmations of transactions occurring only later. 3. What is a spot exchange rate contract? When does delivery occur on a spot contract? Answer: When currencies in the interbank spot market are traded, certain business conventions are followed. For example, when the trade involves the U.S. dollar, business convention dictates that spot contracts are settled in 2 business days—that is, the payment of one currency and receipt of the other currency occurs in 2 business days. One business day is necessary because of the back-office paperwork involved in any financial transaction. The second day is needed because of the time zone differences around the world. Several exceptions to the 2-business-day...
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...L. GRAZIADIO SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT LEN RUSHFIELD MBA 610.63 INTERNATIONAL FINANCE SPRING 2005 WEDNESDAY 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM WESTLAKE VILLAGE CENTER SYLLABUS 1 International Finance MBA 610.63 Westlake Village Center Wednesday 1/5-2/16/05 Len Rushfield (310) 474-5848 (603) 843-9683 (efax) leonard.rushfield@pepperdine.edu/ asiaptner@aol.com Course Objectives MBA 610.63 is intended to provide a foundation of understanding of international finance and the critical options for corporate financial management within the global markets. Intensive reading will establish the basis of information on international financial structure, processes and techniques. Cases will identify important real issues and provide experience in understanding alternative solutions and developing methods to reach these solutions. Course Description The course explores the responsibilities of financial managers of multinational firms or firms with multinational affiliates, suppliers, or product markets. Topics covered emphasize exchange rate risks and hedging using derivative securities such as futures contracts, forward contracts and options. International payment mechanisms and financing and trade strategies are examined and applied in a shareholder-value maximization framework. Texts and Course Materials Fundamentals of Multinational Finance, 2003, Moffett, Stonehill and Eiteman; Addison Wesley; ISBN-0-201-84484-2. Cases in International Finance, 2000; Moffett; Addison Wesley; ISBN...
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...Global Finance Environment Paper FIN/403 May 4, 2008 Globalization refers to the merging of national markets into one huge global marketplace. In today’s market, selling internationally is much easier due to falling barriers in cross-border trade. Now businesses don’t have to be industry giants to operate and succeed in global markets. Although it can be beneficial to offer a standard product that can be used worldwide, significant differences still exist between national markets such as cultural differences, consumer taste differences, product preferences and legal regulations. It is important to define and understand these differences when merging into national markets. Globalization is inevitable and it’s happening at an astonishing speed in nearly every market possible. The technology era that we are in has enabled businesses to join forces like never before and we are seeing significant changes in the global marketplace. There are main drivers in globalization and this paper will define three of them, as well as describe the risks associated with financial investing, and explain the importance of cultural sensitivity and ethics in global finance. Drivers of Globalization Market drivers Domestic markets are saturated and growth opportunities are often times limited. Expanding globally opens up many new opportunities allowing for real growth within a business. The following lists in detail the specific market drivers that play a key role...
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...ADMINISTRATION TERM PAPER TOPIC: ISSUES IN GLOBAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT DSM 602: By DR. YABS NGETICH MONICAH D61/69197/2013 INTRODUCTION The scope of strategic business issues faced by companies and organizations striving to operate and be successful internationally has widened due to an increasingly broad geographic scope and the increasing complexity of technology. Strategic issues arise not only through the formal, periodic strategic planning processes in companies but also can, and quite often do arise unpredictably due to new insights, unexpected advances in technology or competitive activities in the market place. All companies have their way of identifying and dealing with these being their most critical strategic questions. However, theprocess of managing emerging strategic issues is typically non-structured, not necessarily optimally suited to enable the effective identification of the most critical questions and the appropriate allocation of top management attention and corporate intelligence support to answer the identified strategic questions. Despite the past research during 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s into the domain of strategic issues (SI), strategic issue management (SIM), and strategic issue management systems (SIMS) there is a scarcity applicable approaches for firms to use in improving their attention focus and distribution in strategic issue management processes. The underpinnings of strategic management hinge on managers gaining an understanding of competitors...
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...Introduction Changes are inevitable in the market. With the development of technology, people’s living style and demand will be change as well, so managers have to expand the size of business to make the organization more perfect and get effective, efficiency achievements. According to expand business, the company should do more international trade, it will make the globalization and the globalization has more benefits. For example, it can reduce the goods costing, which some countries can open the factories on China. However, the globalization has some disadvantages. For example, the global financial crisis occurred on 2008. This essay is going to analyses how globalization and global financial crisis in the business environment impact on the organization you work in and the tasks you undertake. The globalization refers to the system of contact among the countries of the world in order to improve the global economy. The globalization is the amalgamation of economics and societies all over the world. Globalization including economic, technological, political, and cultural exchanges made possible largely by advances in communication, transportation, and infrastructure (Hotbabefacthicks, 2010). The global financial crisis refers to a widespread economic emergency that began in 2007. Beginning with the crash of the United States financial system, the crisis quickly spread worldwide, thanks to the interconnected marks of modern global trading systems. It is still impossible...
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...| Reporting from: | BUS 251 (Business Communication) | Section #04 | Dated: 19/02/2015 | | Assignment Prepared by the members of The Hartwells’: | ID# | Naimul Kader | 1310590030 | Md. Ekramul Hafiz | 1130142030 | Mahdi Ahsan | 0930071030 | Richard Chakma | 1220316030 | Sabiha Naz Priyanka | 1310749630 | | Assignment Prepared for: | Mahmudur Rahman, | Lecturer, | School of Business | North South University | Tuesday, February 17, 2015 Mamun Ashrafi Nafisa Fashion House # 424 (Ground floor), Road # 30, New D.O.H.S, Mohakhali Dhaka-1206 Bangladesh. Dear Dave Nielson, Thank you for the opportunity to be considered for support by The Investment Alliance Ltd. (U.K). In the five short years since its founding, Nafisa Fashion has played a major role in the transformation of apparel ready-made garments industry from a market with too many unproductive, unsupervised firms with too much time to get into trouble to one providing quality service with assured value for money. We envision carrying on our legacy & have thus come up with an innovative program which will not just help us to penetrate the local industry but will also lead to become one of the top 3 leading suit manufacturers across the world. With that mantra in mind we have come up with “Virtual Growth Strategy” program. A priority need for the program, our project will focus on 5 aspects of the industry namely pricing in the global garment industry, Asian...
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...Unit 8 Assignment MBA 5101 1. In this case study; the firm Williams-Sonoma has exhibited great models of developing of his organization in a short period of time using a wide variety of strategies. That can provide benchmarks for firm to follow. They outlined the organization’s objective strategies that aligned with the business’s mission and helped the firm reach it objectives. This was the foundation that proved to successfully grow William-Sonoma. This business started by providing high-end culinary and serving equipment. Over time they started diversifying into other business areas. The modern William-Sonoma offers specialty products such as decoration and furnishing for the home. Over the next five year, Williams-Sonoma has the opportunity to capture a variety of markets, by providing superior products to increase shares in the industry. The company would be able to satisfy the needs of every consumer and potential consumer in all segments of decoration and home furnishings home. The company would be able to dominate the market and would achieve its target in both channels, retail and direct to customers. It would bolster Williams-Sonoma brand image and will achieve and maintain the competitive advantage in the home decoration market by his applying a distinctive strategies ties in the company’s mission with the organization’s goals and results in growth. 2. In the case, proves that Williams-Sonoma is constantly increasing its organization’s growth with its distinctive...
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...Prince Sports has been improving the lives of people through tennis since 1970. With their innovative product design, vast line of products, and wide range of consumers. Looking at current trends one could suggest that Prince may want to consider new tactics/marketing schemes. Reach out to a larger global market look at how this may benefit them in the future. In the 21st Century Prince Sports really should consider the current trends in marketing and how they could work for or against their success in the tennis industry. Considering, as stated by The Wall Street Journal, “Prince Sports Inc., filed for bankruptcy protection as it struggles to compete with better-equipped rivals.” (Benoit & Gleason, 2012). It doesn’t appear as though they have an issue with the products they deliver, since undergoing new ownership they are truly trying to rejuvenate their products and name. As noted by Forbes, “Prince is launching an entirely new product collection in the final months of 2013, which is a non-traditional move for a tennis brand. It has used the US Open to announce its launch of an “ESP” (extreme string pattern) racquet technology, along with new racquets and bags, T22 tennis shoes and performance Prince Tour eye-wear.” (Heitner, 2013) Consumers like new technologies and innovations and if Prince can continue to endorse tennis “Super Stars” such as David Ferrer, “the current world number five” (Long, 2012). They should be able to gain the attention and interest of a...
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...Grant Thornton: Unleashing our potential Mission: to make a difference to our colleagues, our clients, our profession and our communities Vision: to be the leading audit, tax and advisory firm, serving dynamic organizations in our chosen markets Chosen markets: dynamic organizations—the space we want to own Strategic drivers: revenue growth, talent, operational excellence, distinctive client service, brand. Global values: collaboration, leadership, excellence, agility, respect, responsibility. “Without quality we have nothing” – Edward Nusbaum, CEO of Grant Thornton International “Quality is not an act, it is a habit” – Stephen M. Chipman, CEO, Grant Thornton LLP Grant Thornton International—a cohesive global organization Our global brand promise: Unlock your potential for growth Reason says: go with the well-known Instinct says: go with the know-how Factors Shaping the Profession: Globalization—impacts all we do in the professor; impacts all we do at Grant Thornton. Regulatory environment—Intensity and complexity of regulations and standards is unprecedented; accelerated push for greater transparency and accountability. Relevancy—how relevant are financial statements? How relevant is our opinion to these financial statements? Technology—driving great value and great change; adoption of technology increases the expectation for transparency. Generational change—profoundly different than any “generation”; expectation gap with the profession. Broader business...
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...decided to conduct an informational interview with a fellow co-worker. He informed me of the culture, benefits, and where the company stood financially because this information was not made public. In addition I asked about some of the responsibilities he could visibly see facility specialist doing. He informed me that they were in charge of all vendors, office coordination’s, and safety issues but advised me that the pay was on the short end. With this information I decided to research other positions in my field which led me to www.job.com. As I entered the site I noticed there was a registry. It required first and last name along with a created password. Also the site asked for my primary job category which was maintenance/facilities management. As I submitted my information the system stated that I already had an account and directed me to a login page. As I entered the page I was asked about my dream career, salary, educational level, and military status. After directing me to the University of Phoenix advertising page I was now in the site looking for relevant positions of choice. After being directed to various advertisements the system matched me to my field of work. The result was a maintenance/housekeeping job in Caldwell, OH. On the page they gave a synopsis of the company a brief job description however,...
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...FENUGREEK RESEARCH COMPANY LTD. FACILITY MANAGEMENT REPORT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This ten-page facility assessment report presents the findings from a three-week period of investigation in Fenugreek Research Company Ltd and relates recommendations both operationally and strategically which the Fenugreek management is advised to take to resolve the issues that surfaced during the period of investigation. Seven most pressing concerns coming from the Fenugreek staff were each dealt with in detail and suggestions for them were subsequently discussed for its feasibility. The findings of the investigation brought this Facility Manager to the conclusion that there is general dissatisfaction with the current working conditions of Fenugreek Research Company, which must be addressed individually in face of a period of uncertainty and change as the company owners look to float the firm and make it a public concern. The recommendations presented were judged for their practicability and immediacy of solution to the pressing concerns of the Fenugreek employees. INTRODUCTION Although facility management has long been practised by military, government and schools, it is a fairly new business and management discipline. As the role of the physical work environment on performance and productivity started to become more and more evident in studies, so has the field become more and more involved in a business context. In a compilation of over 40 studies of productivity improvement, changes in performance...
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...1. linkedin.com/pub/dir/?first=PAMELA&last... * Cached Languages: Advance English (TOEIC score 905), Advance Portuguese, Basic French, ... at Creative Financial Staffing - prodriguez@cfstaffing.com or 713-260-5243 ... My focus changed to Accounting and Finance, when I started with CFS in ... 2. Accounting 260 Assignment Cfs Free Essays www.papercamp.com/group/accounting-260-assignment-cfs/page-0 * Cached Accounting: ADVANCED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 260 ASSIGNMENT 1, 2013 On 1 July 2011, Snake Ltd acquired all the shares of Rat Ltd on an ex-div basis. 3. [PDF]Volunteer Yearbook 2014 - South Australian Country Fire ... www.cfs.sa.gov.au/public/download.jsp?id=70377 * Cached CFS VOLUNTEER 2014 YEARBOOK. 1. YEARBOOK □ .... have heard first-hand accounts of ... and Finance, with Investigation as a new role to AIIMS. ..... advanced fire truck through its paces. ..... resulting in over 260 rural fires, a number of. 4. Developing Intelligent Tutoring Capacity in the Accounting ... ijlhe.cgpublisher.com/product/pub.260/prod.71 * Cached May 6, 2014 - Thomas lectures in financial accounting at Macquarie University. ... advanced teaching programmes at the Frankfurt School of Finance and ... 5. [PDF]NDSU Course Descriptions 2014-2015 - North Dakota State ... www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/bulletin/courses/201415.pdf ABEN 783 - Advanced Structures and Environmental Systems. Detailed ... Introduces financial statements and other accounting information...
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...The “M.B.I” Model Professor Joe DiStefano IMD Lausanne Switzerland L A U S A N N E - SW IT Z E R L A N D Joe DiStefano 1 JDS-MBI Model Copyright © IMD International, Lausanne, Switzerland Not to be used or reproduced without permission STD – ICE 2003 San Diego, CA - May 20, 2003 Objectives get higher performance and the impact of our differences Test the applicability of the ideas to situations from your experience L A U S A N N E - SW IT Z E R L A N D Provide a framework for using diversity to Increase awareness of ourself and others Joe DiStefano 2 JDS-MBI Model Copyright © IMD International, Lausanne, Switzerland Not to be used or reproduced without permission STD – ICE 2003 San Diego, CA - May 20, 2003 Diversity Yields Wide range of perspectives Large variety of potential solutions for problems or opportunities Potential for synergy L A U S A N N E - SW IT Z E R L A N D Joe DiStefano 3 JDS-MBI Model Copyright © IMD International, Lausanne, Switzerland Not to be used or reproduced without permission STD – ICE 2003 San Diego, CA - May 20, 2003 Performance of Diverse Teams Homogeneous Number of Teams Diverse Diverse Low Performance High L A U S A N N E - SW IT Z E R L A N D Joe DiStefano 4 JDS-MBI Model Copyright © IMD International, Lausanne, Switzerland Not to be used or reproduced without permission STD – ICE 2003 San Diego, CA - May 20, 2003 Fundamental Issues Most diverse work...
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...92 (minimum 19 listening, 21 speaking, 19 writing and 20 reading) PTE (Pearson): 62 (minimum 55 in all components) Test dates should be within two years of the course start date. 2. ST ANDREWS 圣安Scotland MLitt International Business MLitt Marketing MSc Economics MLitt English Studies MSc Finance MLitt Finance and Management MLitt Human Resource Management MLitt International Business and Strategy MLitt Management MSc Management and Information Technology MSc Computing and Information Technology MSc Information Technology MLitt TESOL with Distance Learning 2:1 (UK), 2:2 or B+ (Europe), 3.6 GPA (USA), 85% (China), 70% (India) IELTS 7.0 with minimum 6.0 in writing or TOEFL 600PBT/100IBT £17,500 NO GMAT Requirement, 2+2 students’ IETLS may can be waived. 3. Bath 巴斯 England The School of Management: No 1 for Accounting and Finance in UK No. 1 for Student Satisfaction in Business Study in UK No 1 for Graduate Jobs in Business No 2 and No 11 in UK and World Ranking in MBA study Management: 44 (0) 1225 386742 MSc in Management MSc in Human Resource Management and Consulting MSc in Sustainability and Management MSc in International Management MSc in Advanced...
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