SAINT GBA440 MODULE 7 and 8 discussion

Module 7 Discussion Question 1

Visit the domestic and international web sites of Kraft Foods (www.kraft.com) and Philip Morris (www.philipmorrisusa.com). Why do you think the Altria Group made Kraft its own company? Do you think it had anything to do with the mix of business owned by Altria Group? Why or why not? Can you think of other trends that encouraged Kraft’s independence?

week 8

International communications are more complex and more likely to be misunderstood than domestic communications.Since this is the case, should businesses use local employees, expatriates, or third-country nationals? Why or why not? What is the difference between the three different types of employees?

Many Japanese companies use ethnocentric staffing policies in international operations. Why do you think Japanese companies prefer to have Japanese in top management positions? Would you recommend a change in this policy?