Africa and International Systems;
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This 24 page paper considers the international relations and trading position of Africa with its unique problems and developments and the way that these are manifesting themselves political as well as economically in both the domestic policies as well as international relations. The paper includes consideration of the economic, political and social problems and uses country case studies of Kenya and Zimbabwe to illustrate many of the points raised. The bibliography cites 19 sources
Filename: TEafrica.wps

Against Globalization
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A 7 page paper that first defines globalization and then discusses opposition to globalization. There is a large and diverse group of individuals and organizations that strongly oppose globalization on a number of grounds, one of which is the destruction of the environment. This is the objection that involves the IMF and World Bank directly. The points against globalization are outlined and discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGantigl.rtf

Airbus and Boeing
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This 9 page paper in written in three parts. The first part looks at the problems and challenges faced by Airbus in the early years and how they were overcome. This section makes use of McKinsey's 7 S's model and a SWOT analysis. The second part of the paper considers the industry that Boeing and Airbus work in, using Porters Five Forces model and a PEST analysis. The last part of the paper considers the future fort the companies and how they need to adapt and change. This section uses a PEST analysis and identify key factors for success and driving forces. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEairbus.rtf

Albertson's - International Expansion?
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A 24 page paper that explores the possibility of Albertson's expanding internationally. First, it is important to discuss the company, including its background, most recent revenue report, subsidiaries, and recent activities. The next section is a competitive analysis, including the forces driving the industry. A SWOT reveals more information needed to make a decision; it is in this section that Albertson's marketing is discussed. A section on foreign direct investment/international expansion discusses competitors who have expanded into other markets, primarily Wal-Mart, which becomes the focus for this section. The approaches to expansion are explained. Finally, recommendations are made for Albertsons' consideration if they propose to expand. Bibliography lists 21 sources.
Filename: PGalbtf.rtf

Alliance Evolution
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A 10 page paper examining the changes of attitude toward both domestic and international business alliances. In the early days of the concept of strategic alliances – particularly in those involving a foreign company – the primary goals were to defray fixed costs while expanding markets (Ohmae, 1989). Today that role has shifted more to generating revenues (Segil, 2004). The purpose here is to review Ohmae's (1989) article for concepts that have persisted in today's business environment. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KSintlBizAlly.rtf

Amazon.co.uk
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This 8 page paper uses Amazon.co.uk as a case study to look at the way in which e-commerce can be used as an effective business method, the importance of the consumers experience and the explanation of a business model developed specifically for e-commerce. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEamazoncouk.rtf

American Companies Need To Stay In U.S.
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A 5 page paper that looks at the negative effects of companies either moving operations overseas or outsourcing to overseas companies. Statistics are provided for the steel industry and the apparel industry. 2 graphs Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGnomov.wps

American Culture & Business Mediation
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A 15 page research paper that, first of all, examines Hofstede's conception of cultural dimensions as they apply to the culture of the United States. Then, this understanding is applied to the mediation process and how American cultural concepts may differ from those of another country, using China as an example. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: khamhof.rtf