CSU MBA6631 course work

Unit III Case Study

Read the Chapter Case, "Harley-Davidson, Inc.: Troubled Times Increase H-D's Reliance on International Sales," on pages 204-214, and answer the questions on page 214 in detail.

The writing you submit must meet the requirements below.

• Summarize the case with at least two pages.

• Answer the questions on page 214 in detail.

• In answering the questions, kindly identify Michael Porter's five forces and their management implications for multinationals.

Format your summary and answers using APA style. Use your own words, and include citations and references as needed to avoid plagiarism.

Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below.

Unit VI Article Review

For this assignment, choose a peer-reviewed article to review. Use the databases within the CSU Online Library, or use another source that contains peer-reviewed articles. Do not select a topic similar to your assessment questions. Choose the article from one of the following topics:

• opportunities and challenges in IHRM;

• types of international employees and the needs for MNCs to employ them;

• reasons for the failure of international assignments;

• success, failure, opportunities, and barriers for female expatriate assignment;

• the different approaches of IHRM in different national context characteristics;

• success of IHRM in recruitment and selection of expatriates; ? success of IHRM in training and development; or

• success of IHRM in compensation and evaluation.

The purpose of this assignment is for you to practice reviewing articles that contribute to the industry. The authors of these articles are researchers and professionals who have shared or experimented with ideas that demonstrate potential to improve the industry. As a professional in the industry, it is in your best interest to review the literature and trends. This provides you with the opportunity to read about what was successful and how it was accomplished. Plus, it allows you to analyze what was unsuccessful and how you can improve it—or at least how you can avoid repeating the mistakes of others. Use these skills to contribute to research papers and other scholarly writings. If you have not already, hopefully you will contribute to the industry by publishing an article and sharing with your community of peers.

As you read the article you choose for this assignment, consider the following questions: How could the topic of this article apply to your personal or professional life? How could it apply to an organization you have observed?

The article you choose must meet the following requirements:

• be peer reviewed,

• relate to the concepts within this course, and

• be at least 10 pages in length.

The writing you submit must meet the following requirements:

• be at least two pages in length,

• identify the main topic/question, ? identify the author’s intended audience,

• summarize the article,

• analyze the article,

• evaluate how the article is related to your topic, and ? explain what you learned from this article.

Format your Article Review using APA style. Use your own words, and include citations and references as needed to avoid plagiarism.

Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below.

Unit VIII Research Report

You are asked to complete a research report in this course. A research report is an opportunity for you to practice and improve your research and writing skills. Plus, it allows you to review the details that others have observed and researched in the industry.

Search CSU Online Library and other reliable sources. Write a report on one of the major topics listed below and incorporate at least five other related empirical studies of your choice.

• Intercultural management and multiculturalism on a domestic and global scale

• Diversity approaches in the workplace in the United States and the legislation surrounding it

• The opportunities and challenges of managing a diverse workforce

• Diversity with respect to differences such as gender, race, and nationality in a domestic and global workplace

• Adaptation in an intercultural, multicultural, and multi-diverse business environment

• Models of culture classifications

• Business practices from cultures around the world

• Approaches to culture in the workplace in the United States and globally

• Diversity in a multicultural, intercultural and diverse business environment

The purpose of this research report is for you to culminate the learning achieved in the course by describing your understanding and application of knowledge in the field of intercultural management. The report must (a) identify the main issues in the chosen area, (b) contain and reference new learning that has occurred, (c) build upon class activities or incidents that facilitated learning and understanding, and (d) present specific current and/or future applications and relevance to the typical workplace. The research report should also focus on real-life, real-time application of topics covered in this course: the uses you have seen and the uses you can envision.

The research report

• must be 8 to 10 double-spaced pages in length (not including the title page, table of contents, and references page);

• must address the topic of the report with critical thought; ? must use at least five empirical studies as references; and

• must use APA style.

Use your own words, and include citations and references as needed to avoid plagiarism.

Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below.

Assesment Questions

Please answer two out of the three questions. Both of your responses should be in one document, to be uploaded below. Copy the question text; paste it into your document; and add your response below the question. Save the file and upload it below.

Your answer to each written response question should contain a minimum 300 word response.

Each question is worth 50 points.

1. Analyze the constraints that exist in the global marketplace, and discuss how language can be a starting point for misunderstanding.
2. Compare and contrast the Classification of Cultures Model, the Global Business Practices Model, and the Inner-Outer Circle Model.
3. Using the Classification of Cultures Model, examine the outline of cultures from pages 14-29 of Global Business Practices. Choose two groups that interest you, and compare and contrast the groups and their business practices

Written Responses:

• Unless otherwise indicated, there is a 200 wordminimumresponse required.
• Credible reference materials, including your course textbook(s), may be used to complete the assessment.
• If you have questions regarding the credibility of your reference, please contact your professor.

Question 1

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Discuss the relationship between women and the workplace and how women’s experiences differ from men’s. Copy the question text; paste it at the top of your document; and add your response below the question. Save the file and upload it below. This questions is worth 30 points.

Question 2

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Give a brief summary of the Texaco lawsuit case discussed in Chapter 5 of Opportunities and Challenges of Workplace Diversity. After a company experiences a racial discrimination lawsuit like the one at Texaco, how can an organization implement a comprehensive diversity management policy and become a model of effective diversity management? Copy the question text; paste it at the top of your document; and add your response below the question. Save the file and upload it below. This question is worth 35 points.

Question 3

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Why are employees increasingly attempting to bring their religious beliefs into the workplace, and how does this put pressure on organizations to manage the role of religion in the workplace? Discuss the relationship between religion and organizational culture. Copy the question text; paste it at the top of your document; and add your response below the question. Save the file and upload it below. This question is worth 35 points.

Assessment V

• Unless otherwise indicated, there is a 200 wordminimumresponse required.
• Credible reference materials, including your course textbook(s), may be used to complete the assessment.
• If you have questions regarding the credibility of your reference, please contact your professor.

Question 1

1.

Describe the relationship of religion to conducting business in Japan and South Korea.

Answer

Question 2

1.

Describe the importance of Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism in the Chinese culture, and analyze how these philosophies influence business.

Question 3

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Imagine you are preparing to travel to China on business. Identify the five cultural aspects of doing business in China that you would find the most useful in understanding before arriving.

Question 4

1.

Examine the concept of ishin-denshin, and explain how you would go about developing this skill.

Assessment Questions

The gradual demise of communism has become obvious within the past two decades. Write a brief summary of the implications of transitions to capitalism that formerly communist countries may be experiencing. What kinds of socio-economic challenges do you think multinationals face in those countries???Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Access the Amnesty International website and look for Corruption Perception Index of two (2) countries located in different continents of the world. Conduct research on the impact of unethical business practices in the selected countries. In summarizing your research, include implications for multinational management in addressing the phenomena.??Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

hen should you use ethical relativism, and when should you use ethical universalism? What are problems of each? As a multinational manager, what should you do to eliminate or reduce the problems???Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

hat factors do you think are responsible for Africa’s slow economic development? What can the multinationals do to help???Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

• Unless otherwise indicated, there is a 200 wordminimumresponse required.
• Credible reference materials, including your course textbook(s), may be used to complete the assessment.
• If you have questions regarding the credibility of your reference, please contact your professor.

Question 1

1.

Describe the relationship of religion to conducting business in Japan and South Korea.

Answer

Question 2

1.

Describe the importance of Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism in the Chinese culture, and analyze how these philosophies influence business.

Question 3

1.

Imagine you are preparing to travel to China on business. Identify the five cultural aspects of doing business in China that you would find the most useful in understanding before arriving.

Question 4

1.

Examine the concept of ishin-denshin, and explain how you would go about developing this skill.

1. As a major form of political risks, the world has witnessed the impact of terrorism on the operations of multinationals, especially within the past decade. Explain the different kinds of political risks and tools multinationals use in fighting them.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

2. For recruitment and selection, training and development, compensation, and evaluation, explain how adaptation and knowledge of foreign cultures are key determinants of success in international human resource management.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

3. Compare and contrast the four IHRM orientations. How can each support a multinational strategy?

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

4. Do you think that transformational leaders are similar regardless of cultural background or are there different types of transformational leaders for each cultural group? Explain to support your answer.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Look for an article about a multinational company's management failure in a foreign country caused by poor adaptation to the cultural environment. Provide suggestions for what could have been done to prevent the failure.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Research one of the major Regional Trade Agreements (RTAs). How has it helped in reducing trade barriers and in improving global economy? What roles can multinationals play to further your chosen RTA's objectives?

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Conduct research on the technological environment. Identify the recent developments in technology affecting business and propelling globalization. What problems/challenges have arisen regarding use of the Internet for the global business environment and what probable solutions can you suggest? Use the CSU Online Library and other reputable sources to find more information for the answer.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

The operations of multinational managers are made complex given the diverse cultural environments in which they operate. Research Hosfede's findings in any of the BRIC countries relating to the five dimensions of power distance, uncertainty avoidance, individualism, masculinity, and time orientation. How do they compare with those of the United States? What country-specific factors account for the differences? What impacts would they have on your management operations?

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Set 6

s a small business goes international through incremental stages instead of as a global start-up, what unique benefits does it have? Can you identify any obstacles?

Your response should be at least 75 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

What impacts do you think small businesses and entrepreneurs have on national economic growth and development? Why should multinationals consider entrepreneurship levels in target countries?

Your response should be at least 75 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

What methods do you think a small business manager can use in developing contacts necessary to implement export strategy?

Your response should be at least 75 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

What do you think are the major barriers to small business internationalization? How can these barriers be removed?

Your response should be at least 75 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

What do you think an aspiring exporter should know about the export market?

Your response should be at least 75 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

What roles do you think small businesses play in most economies?

Your response should be at least 75 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

What do you think the small business model is?

Your response should be at least 75 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations

he use and benefits of the Internet are not limited to multinationals that are Fortune 500 companies. How can small businesses that are going international benefit from the Internet?

Your response should be at least 75 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Set 7

Some MNCs operate a single business. However, many MNCs have more than one type of business strategy. What are the basics of multinational diversification? How do they choose their mix of different businesses? Explain both related and unrelated diversification.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

MNCs face a fundamental strategic dilemma when competing internationally. Explain the complexities of the global-local dilemma facing multinational organizations. Compare and contrast local-responsiveness solution and global integration solution. Do not forget to mention multidomestic strategy, transnational strategy, international strategy, and regional strategy in your answer.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Entry-mode strategies indicate success or failure of a multinational corporation. A good entry-mode strategy can increase the opportunity for success and reduce barriers. Explain and provide examples of the different types of foreign country entry-mode strategies.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

xplain basic and generic strategies multinationals use in competing locally and internationally. How can generic strategies strengthen competitive advantage in multinational business?

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Imagine that you are an American businessperson who has recently returned from doing business in another country. You are asked to write a report regarding the details of your trip. The following questions can be used as guidelines for your report, but it is not required that all these questions are answered. Be creative.

·What country did you visit?

·How long were you there?

·What language do they speak?

·Did you use a translator?

·How was the culture different from your own?

·How was the culture similar to your own?

·What did you do to try to adapt to the local culture and customs?

·What types of business practices did you observe that are different from those in the U.S.?

·What was the most significant difference in business practices between this country and the U.S.?

·How has this trip helped you to understand diversity in the workplace? • Did you experience culture shock?

·What did you learn that you can apply to your U.S. workplace?

Write a 300-400 word report on your business trip.