CSU MBA6601 Unit IV- VIII assignemnts

Unit IV Case Study

Analyze the Case Study in Chapter 6 of the textbook, pp. 252-256, “U.S.-Cuban Trade: When does a Cold War Strategy Become a Cold War Relic?” Answer the first four questions, 6-3 through 6-6, at the end of the case.

· Your paper should be at least three pages in length.

· Make sure each question is used as a heading (as required by APA style guidelines) and answered in the order presented.

· All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced, and quoted or paraphrased material must have accompanying in-text citations.

· Title and reference pages do not count towards the minimum word count requirement.

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Unit V Essay

Using at least your textbook and a minimum of three additional sources, answer the following questions. Your paper should be at least three pages in length, excluding title and reference pages. Follow APA style guidelines.

1. The bilateral agreement has enabled China and South Korea an increase in trade and an increase in trade deficit for the United States; what are the advantages and disadvantages for the United States to continue these relationships with the bi-lateral agreements?

1. With regards to the various agreements/treaties discussed, EU, WTO, NAFTA, CARICOM, APEC, MERCOSUR and ASEAN:

· Discuss any pending applications, candidate countries, or associate members.

· What are the advantages/implications for trade within the trading group and for the United States?

· Determine the GDP and GNP of those pending countries.

· Based upon your assessment, do you think these countries should become full members of the FTAs they have applied to? Why, or why not?

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Unit VI Scholarly Activity

Complete both parts of this assignment and submit as a single document.

Part One

Your company is deciding to expand to the following countries, and you and two other managers will have to visit these countries to set up operations. You have $1,500.00 to convert in each currency. Copy and paste this table into a new document and compute the following:

Utilizing the same exchange rate, while you are visiting each of these countries, you have to buy supplies/equipment for your operations; you want to determine what it is costing you in U.S. dollars. Please compute the following:

Part Two

Respond to the following questions. Not counting Part One, your paper should be three pages in length, double spaced, and use APA style guidelines.

1. Within the past decade, the IMF has provided financial assistance (bailout) to Greece (2010, 1st quarter), Iceland (2008, 4th quarter), Ukraine (2014, 2nd quarter), and Hungary (2008, 4th quarter). Describe the recovery process in each country as a result of this assistance. Also determine whether or not there was an increase/decrease in:

· GDP,

· inflation, and

· unemployment.

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Unit VII Case Study

Complete both parts of this assignment and submit as a single document.

Part One

Based upon recording balance of payment (BOP) transactions, determine whether or not the following is a debit, credit, or no entry to the U.S. Balance of Payment statement. Also determine what chart of account is affected (i.e., CA, KA, or OSB):

1. U.S. resident purchases Mercedes Benz C230,

2. U.S. resident purchases Chevelot Impala,

3. foreigner purchases GE dryer,

4. U.S. resident purchases UK stock, and

5. U.S. resident borrows funds from British broker to purchase stock.

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Part Two

Read the case study, pp. 759-762, “H&M: The Challenges of Global Expansion and the Move to Adopt International

Financial Reporting Standards.” Answer questions 19-3 and 19-4 at the end of the case study and the questions listed below. Your response for all four questions should be at least three pages in length and follow APA style guidelines.

· What type of exposure could the CFO of H&M in the U.S. be subjected to since H&M is based in Sweden and the financial statements are prepared according to IFRS?

· Payments or liabilities may also be subjected to exposure. Explain the operational hedging strategies that may offset exposure.

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Unit VIII Essay

Answer the following essay questions using a minimum of three sources for each response. Your paper should be at least three pages in length and use APA style guidelines.

You are CEO of ABC Washing Machine Company, and you want to market front load washers and dryers in the Czech Republic. Taking into consideration the mean income for this country is around 20,000 USD, how would you market front load washers/dryers? Your response should include:

· economic, legal, and political concerns;

· product differentiation and alteration strategies;

· marketing mix strategies (price, promotion, and place);

· explain each of the staffing approaches; and

· discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each approach and provide examples of each one.

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