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Rapid Internationalization in Emerging Economies

maddy — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 07:02:11 +0000

Extensive theoretical and empirical studies have been elaborated regarding internationalization with the analysis of different features. Investigations have just recently started to explore the firms from emerging economies that have significantly being internationalized. The main purpose of our study is to deepen the knowledge about the companies that internationalize rapidly and we highlight the potential factors that lead to early internationalization and/or continuously rapid internationalization, especially for firms from emerging economies. First, the definition of rapid internationalization is presented and discussed. Second, the driving forces leading a firm to internationalize rapidly are investigated. Specifically, a qualitative research is conducted with the use of a single case study: Suzlon Energy, an Indian company. The information is collected mainly through secondary data. After introducing the existing theoretical framework, we test how it can be applied to our company case. Finally, we develop our conceptual model from the confrontation between the case and existing theories. New findings emerge which complement the existing concepts that are mainly focused on firms from mature markets, early internationalization and outward internationalization.
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International Business Machinations: A Case Study of Corporate Involvement in Local Educational Reform

maddy — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 05:47:03 +0000

This article examines several education reform programs supported by one corporation, IBM, in one community, Charlotte, North Carolina. By tracing how these initiatives were developed and implemented, we gain insights into the implications for educational equity and quality of intimate corporate sponsorship and direction of school restructuring. The case study of IBM in Charlotte highlights both the opportunities for and dangers of corporate philanthropy and educational reform leadership.
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General Electric and Real Time

maddy — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:54:31 +0000

GE is squeezing time from the way it makes, buys and sells everything from plastic to jet engines. The cost savings are real. But going to real time will also trigger job losses and tougher management.

UK spending cuts – Eyed by Indian IT Companies

newuser — Wed, 26 May 2010 19:53:34 +0000

While Britain accounts for a substantial proportion of the revenues for Indian IT firms, the majority of that is from the private sector. Now, the British Government’s efficiency drive could change that, according to Nasscom … click here to read more on this opportunity of Indian IT Companies

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Barista : Which Way To Go!!!

newuser — Tue, 25 May 2010 13:43:39 +0000

This case provides an interesting situation for management students to discuss and analyze on the Coffee Major Barista. It addresses a number of marketing and strategic issues like branding, brand extension, international expansion, distribution, franchising, pricing and positioning to name a few. What is very interesting about this case is that it identifies typical problems associated with formulating strategies in a fast evolving market with competition expected from all over the world. With each new entrant, the industry structure and market dynamics changes…click here to read ahead

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International Trade and Comparative Advantage

newuser — Tue, 18 May 2010 05:17:29 +0000

A very informative article detailing with the help of example the difference between going International and reaping the Comparative Advantages. Comparative Advantage exists when a country has margin of superiority in the production of a good or service i.e. where the opportunity cost of production is lower…click here to read ahead

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Growing a company by international acquisition

admin — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:24:12 +0000

Successful businesses know when and how to adapt and change. This involves growing some areas of activity and cutting back on less profitable areas. Companies can often benefit from acquiring businesses operating in overseas markets. For example in Europe, the USA or the Far East, the availability of new customers or cheaper costs of employing people may give competitive advantage.

This case study describes and analyses the growth of the Davis Service Group. The term Group describes companies that are joined together with a shared ownership. The Davis Service Group provides textile maintenance services in the UK and Europe. This includes linen hire, workwear rental, dust control mat, laundry and washroom services. Read more…

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International Business Strategies @ Volkswagen

newuser — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:01:19 +0000

Headquatered at Wolfsburg — The Volkswagen Group is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers. The Group operates 44 production plants in eleven European countries and seven countries in the Americas, Asia and Africa. Around the world more than 320,000 employees produce over 21,500 vehicles or are involved in vehicle-related services on every working day. The Volkswagen Group sells its vehicles in more than 150 countries. It is the goal of the Group to offer attractive, safe and environmentally friendly vehicles which are competitive on an increasingly tough market and which set world standards in their respective classes…click here to read ahead

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Open Source Software – A Case Study

admin — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:01:11 +0000

This paper was prepared as part of The MITRE Corporation’s FY00 Mission-Oriented Investigation and Experimentation (MOIE) research project “Open Source Software in Military Systems.” This paper analyzes the business case of open source software. It is intended to help Program Managers evaluate whether open source software and development methodologies are applicable to their technology programs. In the Executive Summary, the paper explains open source, describes its significance, compares open source to traditional commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) products, presents the military business case, shows the applicability of Linux to the military business case, analyzes the use of Linux, discusses anomalies, and provides considerations for military Program Managers. The paper also provides a history of Unix and Linux, presents a business case model, and analyzes the commercial business case of Linux. click here for full case

The Entente in World War I: A Case Study in strategy formulation in an Alliance

admin — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 07:57:35 +0000

The purpose is to stimulate thought on the management of business alliances by considering the mismanagement of relationships between the allies. read ahead