1.1 Please describe the concept of globalization and the drivers behind it
Globalization is the interdependents of the countries from each other in the world. That dont mean that everything is the same. Globals drivers in Globalization are China and Europe but the tendenci
less trade barriers encorurage globalization
What are negative effects of globalization and are there positive aspects that stand against these?
Vorteile
Fewer politic conflicts, through dependencies, Russia is not a good example
Everthing is everywhere and always available
Use knowledge from other countries
wages would be lower —> They reached a certain level of basic wealth
Nachteile
Nation are to depended from each other.
polute and encourage waste (transporting goods,l building highways
levels of employment is different in other counties
expoitatation of the develop countries
low wages in developing countries
How did the GDP distribution over the regions change within the last 20 years? Give an explanation.
Asia gained a lot of importance, the main driver here is China. North-America and Europe are stable the GDP distribution move to asia. North-America and Germany could react to this through innovatinal products
—> reaction to this is to create more innovation
What are cultural and commercial risks that a company is facing in international business?
Cultural:
Cultural differences
Negotiation patterns
Decision making styles
Ethical practices
Commerical Risks:
Does our strategy fits to other countries. Do find the right partner
Weak partner
Operational problems
Timing of entry
Competitive intensity
Poor execution of strategy
—> joint venture with chinese Company to make buisness in China
What are country related and financial risks that a company is facing in international business?
Country related:
Government intervention, protectionism,and barriers to trade and investment
Bureaucracy, red tape, administrative delays and corruption
Lack of Legal safeguards for intellectual property rights
Legislation unfavorable to foreign firms
Economic failures and mismanagement
Social and political unrest and instability
curruption
Example= Iran infrastructure set up is good but political not good
Financial:
Currency exposure
Asset valuation
Foreign taxation
inflationary and transfer pricing
—> instable currencies, can change quickly
—> Investment eaten up by the inflation
What is the difference between comparative and competitive Advantage? Give examples for both.
Comparitive Advantage:
Nation has an advantage
provide unique benfits
Example: Oil in Saudi Arbien, Mass of it workers
Competitive Advantage:
Company has an Advantage
—> Apple superior advanrage in Marketing
—>Samsung TV panels, Apple
What is the international hunting line?
There are 3 Groups of Nation
Developing Nations
Emerging Nations (China, South America)
Advanced Nations (GDP per Capita highest
The Emering Nations are hunting the industry nations. The Emerging Nations try to get to the same level as the industrial countries by coping them. The Emerging Nations are huntend by developed Nations.
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