Why would a country rather domesticate than expropriate?
“A crucial fact when doing business in a foreign country is that permission to conduct business is controlled by the government of the host country.” Comment.
What are the main factors to consider in assessing the dominant political climate within a country?
Why is a working knowledge of political party philosophy so important in a political assessment of a market? Discuss.
How can a change in the political party in power affect an investor? Discuss and give examples.
What are the most common causes of instability in governments? Discuss.
Discuss how governmental instability can affect marketing.
What are the most frequently encountered political risks in foreign business? Discuss.
Expropriation is considered a major risk of foreign business. Discuss ways in which this particular type of risk can be minimized somewhat as a result of company activities. Explain how these risks have been minimized by the activities of the U.S. government.
How do exchange controls impede foreign business? Discuss.
How do foreign governments encourage foreign investment? Discuss.
How does the U.S. government encourage foreign investment?
What are the motives behind U.S. government encouragement for foreign investment? Explain.
Discuss measures a company might take to lessen its political vulnerability.
Select a country and analyze it politically from a marketing viewpoint.
The text suggests that violence is a politically motivated risk of international business. Comment.
There is evidence that expropriation and confiscation are less frequently encountered today than just a few years ago. Why? What other types of political risks have replaced expropriation and confiscation in importance?
You are an executive in a large domestic company with only minor interests in international markets; however, corporate plans call for major global expansion. Visit the home page of Control Risks Group at www.crg.com. After thoroughly familiarizing yourself with the services offered by CRG, write a brief report to management describing how its services could possibly help with your global expansion.
Visit the website www.politicalresources.net/ and select the Political Site of the Week. Write a brief political analysis highlighting potential problem areas for a company interested in investing in that country.
Search the Web for information on the activities of PSAs outside the United States and write a briefing paper for international management on potential problems.
Discuss ways the companies discussed in the Global Perspective could have minimized their losses in the banana wars.
Discuss any ethical and socially responsible issues that may be implied in the Global Perspective.
