Background Information of India India is a country located in South Asia with a total area of 3,287,263 square km. It has a total population of 1.241 billion. Hindi is the official language of the country with 14 other official regional languages. However, English has become the second language and often used in business. New Delhi is the capital city of the country. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita for India is $1,592. Population growth in India is decreasing, however, it is predicted
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The Risks of Doing Business in China Despite recent measures to curb corruption, foreign investors doing business in China must remain vigilant. Tuesday, June 04, 2013 , By Jim Barratt and Jimmy Ko China's economy is the second-largest in the world and continues to grow at an astonishing rate. Just recently, in fact, the Asian Development Bank forecasted that China's economy will grow by 8.2% this year. However, while economic growth brings business opportunities to all investors, continued widespread
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Make in India: Reverie or Reality Abstract: Make in India is the BJP-led NDA government's flagship campaign intended to boost the domestic manufacturing industry and attract foreign investors to invest into the Indian economy. The intention is to revive manufacturing businesses and emphasizing key sectors in India and to address the growing concerns that most entrepreneurs are moving out of the country due to its low rank in ease of doing business ratings. Current scenario: The “Make
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A A A (resize font) (CNN) - For foreign executives, doing business for the first time in India can be a bewildering experience. There's the new -- different business customs, bureaucracy and the dizzying scale of the population -- but also the familiar. "You'll likely be dealing with people who speak the Queen's English, and who graduated from top Western universities," said Jitendra Singh, a management professor at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. "You can get lulled into
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KFC in India Case Study Question 1: Since its entry in to India in1995, KFC has been facing protest by cultural and economic activist and farmers. What are the reasons for these protests and do you think these reasons are justified? Explain. There are many reasons for the protest KFC has been facing since its entry into India. Firstly, the KFC does not concern about animal rights, the chickens served by KFC are being given hormones, antibiotics and arsenic to fatten them. Secondly, the activists
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countries, including developing countries such as India, China and Thailand. In this paper, I will specifically discuss ethical issues surrounding KFC’s operations in India, and steps that the company can take to combat these issues. Foreign fast food companies were allowed to enter India during the early 1990s due to the economic liberalization policy of the Indian Government. KFC was among the first quick service multinationals to enter India. On receiving permission to open thirty new outlets
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traditionally undervalue the business activities. Politics and leisure are gained more value than work. While in U.S., American dream emphasis on working hard for personal value, business and politics gain the same social respect. （2）India has many political and legal issues with foreign investors. Indian law to some extent is ambiguous when handling the lawsuits with foreign investors,which may have been the reason causing problems for Coke’s operations in India。 （3) Both countries may have
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Summary Kohl’s Corporation currently does not do business in India. Kohl has opened their first store in Brookfield, Wisconsin back in 1962. Today Kohl’s operates approximately 1,160 family-oriented department stores in the United States and is now trying to establish its business in India. According to Kohl’s .com Investor relations, the company is involved in retail trading of merchandise in different forms. The company position is between the higher-end department stores and the discounters
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Briefly compare the political regime type in China and India. Which of the two would you prefer to do business in and why? The political regime of a country attempts to protect the interests of its citizens through social, environmental and economic goals. These objectives often have significant, yet varying impacts on organisations operating within the nation; depending upon the nature of their business and the political ideologies of the country in question. As a result, international companies
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introduction Officially identified as the republic of India, India is the seventh largest country in tern of area and the currently the second most populous country with over a billion people residing in the region, as a democratic country after the British rule, the Indian culture plays a major role in the development and operational structure with regards to its economic development. Language, food, religion, architectural structure and the overall way of living is primarily influenced by their
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