How can firms maximize the opportunities offered when foreign governments act as facilitators of involvement?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1    How can firms maximize the opportunities offered when foreign governments act as facilitators of involvement?

2    How can firms minimize the inconvenience to their international operations when   foreign governments act as regulators of international commercial involvement within their borders?

3    What are the key differences between various forms of political instability?

5    What steps can you take to minimize political risk in the countries in which your firm is presently involved?

7    Discuss the circumstances in which international law can clash with national law   as far as commercial matters are concerned. Will globalization ever create a situation where international law will take precedence over national law?

8    Comment on circumstances where national law can frustrate global marketing strategy and the potential savings that can result from globalization.

9    Under what circumstances would it be worthwhile to file for protection of intellectual property in an international market?