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Case 1: Bob Mitchell, a retired military attaché with considerable experience in the Middle East, was hired by a large U.S. computer software company to represent it in a number of Persian Gulf countries. Having received an introduction from a mutual acquaintance, Bob arranged to meet with Mr. Saade, a […]

Ethical Challenge You are the vice president of operations for a U.S.-based software firm that is exploring building a software design operation in India. Typically when international firms enter the Indian market, they quickly learn how a caste system can affect business activities. Although officially banned, the caste system still […]

You are a team of consultant working for a firm interested in entering new emerging or developing country (not BRIC). As part of your initial analysis, top management would like to know about the level of currency and financial risks associated with the that country’s market. Using global EDGE™ resources, […]

a) Activity.“Knowing where one belongs can transform an ordinary person – hardworking and competent but otherwise mediocre – into an outstanding performer.” Peter Drucker, “Managing Oneself’, HBR, Jan. 2005 1.Where do you think you belong? 2.What is critical for you to be an outstanding manager in the multicultural environment? This […]

Discuss the major factors associated with appraising expatriate managerial performance (write about 600-800 words)

This assignment creates a situation where you have to do research about a country- this is typically what an MNC has to do when considering whether to set up trade links with a foreign partner or invest in another country. Your company plans to export products or to invest (FDI) […]