Interview three managers of multinational businesses to ascertain the benefits generated from engaging in international business as well as some of the challenges (problems).
Choose a country. Research, and be prepared to report on, that country's (a) stage of economic development, (b) political-legal environment, (c) cultural environment, and (d) technological environment. If you were advising an entrepreneur who was considering entering this country to sell his or her products, what would you say were the major strategic issues? (Be specific to the country chosen.)
Choose a specific industry in a specific country. Which mode of entry has been the most used by foreign firms entering this industry in this country? Explain why, using examples of successful entry and examples of unsuccessful entry.
Choose a transition economy. Research that country and its recent economic progress. Do you believe its economy will flourish or stagnate? Why? What can that country's government do (if anything) to "help" the economy flourish?
