IB Individual Assignment
IB Individual Assignment
MBA PROGRAM
Instruction:
Questions:
1. How does international business differ from domestic business operations?
2. What are the key drivers that motivate companies to engage in international business
activities?
3. How does the internationalization process impact a company's growth and expansion
strategies?
4. Discuss the various orientations that companies can adopt towards international business.
5. What are the different modes of entry available to companies seeking to enter international
markets?
8. What environmental factors should companies consider when operating in the global
marketplace?
10. What are the advantages and disadvantages of regional trade blocks for international
businesses?
11. How can companies design effective international organizations to manage their global
operations?
12. Compare and contrast different organizational models used by multinational corporations.
14. How does global strategic management contribute to a company's success in the
international market?
15. Discuss the concept of value creation and its significance in global strategic management.
16. How can companies achieve strategic positioning in the global marketplace?
17. Explain the concept of the firm as a value chain and its role in global operations.
18. What factors should companies consider when expanding globally to ensure profitability and
growth?
20. How can companies manage the relationship between headquarters and subsidiaries in an
international context?
22. How can companies address communication challenges in international business operations?
23. What strategies can companies employ to develop managers for international assignments?
24. How do various factors influence international human resource management practices?
27. How can companies strategically manage manufacturing and materials in an international
setting?
28. What factors should companies consider when making international location decisions?
29. Why is international logistics and supply chain management crucial for global operations?
30. How do companies approach international marketing and research and development
activities?
31. What role does the global capital market play in international finance?
33. What are the different senses of "capital" in the context of international finance?
34. How do companies manage accounting, financial accounting, and financial management in
international business?
35. What challenges do companies face in navigating the foreign exchange market in
international finance?
financial decision-making?
38. Discuss the evolution of the international monetary system and its impact on global finance.
40. What are the key considerations for governments when intervening in global business