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Alan M Rugman and Simon Collinson, International Business, 5th Edition, Pearson Education Limited 2009
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Objectives
Introduction
World business: a brief overview
Todays international environment
Globalization and strategic management
The study of international business
Framework for this book
Alan M Rugman and Simon Collinson, International Business, 5th Edition, Pearson Education Limited 2009
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Objectives
Define the terms international business and MNE.
Discuss the two primary ways in which international
business occurs: trade and FDI.
Examine the impact of the triad on international trade
and investment.
Describe the current state of world economies and the
role of government and trade regulations in the
conduct of international business.
Discuss the importance of technology and the role of
SMEs in the international business arena.
Examine how MNEs use triad/regional strategies to
compete effectively in the international marketplace.
Discuss the determinants of national competitive
advantage.
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Introduction
International business: the study of
transactions taking place across national borders
for the purpose of satisfying the needs of
individuals and organizations.
Multinational enterprises (MNEs): a company
headquartered in one country but having
operations in other countries.
Alan M Rugman and Simon Collinson, International Business, 5th Edition, Pearson Education Limited 2009
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MNE activity
Most MNE activity can be classified into two major
categories:
(1) Trade (exports and imports): More than 50%
of all trade is made by the worlds largest 500 MNEs.
(2) Foreign direct investment (FDI): 80% of all
FDI is made by the worlds largest 500 MNEs.
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Table 1.1
Note: Data for European Union include intra-EU trade. Exports are calculated by including freight and insurance while imports do not include freight and
insurance. As a result data might not be consistent with other data in this book
Source: Adapted from International Monetary Fund, Direction of Trade Statistics Yearbook, 2006 (Washington, DC: IMF, 2006), pp. 25
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Table 1.2
Note: Asia data were calculated using information for exports from Japan, China, India, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and
Australia to the Asian region and the world. Data for EU are for intra-EU exports in 2000 and 2005 and intra-EEC Exports in 1980
Source: Authors calculations based on the IMF, Direction of Trade Statistics Yearbook, 2006 and 1985
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Table 1.3a
Note: Data are on a historical-cost basis. Numbers might not add up due to rounding
Sources: Authors calculations and US Department of Commerce, Survey of Current Business, June 2007, p. D67
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Table 1.3b
Note: Data are on a historical-cost basis. Numbers might not add up due to rounding
Sources: Authors calculations and US Department of Commerce, Survey of Current Business, June 2007, p. D65
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The triad
Most global transactions take place within and
between three key regions: the United States, the
European Union and Japan; these are referred to
as: the triad.
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Improved technology
More powerful and affordable technology has
promoted fast easy worldwide communication and
improved production capabilities enabling
organizations to operate more effectively in the
international marketplace.
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In fact,
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Porters determinants of
national competitive advantage
Why are some firms able to innovate consistently
while others are not?
Factor conditions
Demand conditions
Related and supporting industries
Firm strategy, structure, and rivalry.
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Table 1.4
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Figure 1.1