Question 1: One of the discussed themes is on the institutional environment of international business. In this context, we focused mainly on the evolution of the international monetary system and monetary institutions that facilitate international trade and investment. (1a) Marking the benchmarks along your route (i.e. Bretton Woods, Smithsonian, Jamaica, Plaza, and the Louvre Accords, etc), trace this evolution from its origins in the gold standard, through the fixed and the floating exchange rate
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Corporation : business created as a distinct legal entity composed of one or more individuals or entities 5 Sole Proprietorships Business is owned and run by one person Typically has few, if any, employees Advantages Easy to create Disadvantages 6 Unlimited personal liability Limited life Partnerships Similar to
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are motivating employers to take actions that reflect their compliance with federal laws as protection against sexual harassment litigation. Emerging from the literature on sexual harassment prevention are three key steps that employers can take to counter sexual harassment (Kimble-Ellis 1998; "Protecting Employees" 1998): 1. Develop a strong company policy that specifies in writing outlawed behaviors and penalties for their demonstration 2. Establish grievance procedures for reporting, processing
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Hill 7e End of Part Case Notes Part One: Globalization There are no Part One cases. Part Two: National Differences in Political Economy; Differences in Culture; Ethics in International Business Nike: The Sweatshop Debate 1. Should Nike be held responsible for working conditions in foreign factories that it does not own, but where subcontractors make products for Nike? Answer: Most students will probably agree that Nike should be held responsible for the working conditions in foreign factories
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On the other hand, private companies are said to be more efficient than public companies because they must make a profit. Just like the public companies, private firms provide a range of valuable services to the public. There are both advantages and disadvantages to privatisation. Some people argue that it’s important to keep services in the hands of the public so the government can assure that every Australian citizen will receive an affordable service. On the contrary, the argument exits that
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Information gathering - obtaining information about the market to feedback into the marketing planning process (6) Allocating - in times of product shortage, the sales force may have the power to decide how available stocks are allocated What are the advantages of using personal selling as a means of promotion? • Personal selling is a face-to-face activity; customers therefore obtain a relatively high degree of personal attention • The sales message can be customised to meet the needs of the customer •
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differences between firms and the impact on valuations based on multiples. It broadly describes the need for relative valuation which is increasingly used in assessing individual business or corporations. On a theoretical level, it captures the advantages and shortcomings of multiples. It also describes why the multiples differ from one institution in one sector to another whilst addressing the factors that cause the anomalies. In addition it highlights what the value drivers are behind the multiples
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Consumables and other products with recurring sales value have to be placed regularly on the customers’ homes and ultimately on the retailers’ shelves. Types of Retailing 1. Store-based retailing – Store retailing can take form of an over-the-counter service or a self-service store, a big department store, or a small kiosk offering a variety of goods. Store retailers operate on a fixed location which can draw a lot of walk-in customers. * Supermarket a large self-service store that carries
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Lebanese International University Project Sadek Chahine 10830132 Masoud Al-Shaar 10731860 Ihab Sharaf Aldeen 10530251 Bassam Jaafar 10731383 Business Ethics Beirut Campus Dr Malek Nayfeh 2009 – 2010 Intellectual Property I. Description 1. Patents 2. Copyrights II. Identify Ethical issues involved 1. Global social justice 2. Utilitarian point of view 3. Materialization of intangibles III. Points of view 1. Public 2. Owners of
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HOW TO BEAT THE DEALER IN ANY CASINO How To Beat The Dealer At Any Casino The Proven System ISBN NUMBER1-884350-84-4 © COPYRIGHT 2002,2003 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © Copyright American Publishing Corporation. All Rights Reserved. This instructional Manual is a copyrighted property of American Publishing Corporation. All rights reserved under the laws of the United States and provisions of the PanAmerican and International Copyright Conventions. This book may not be reproduced, in whole
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