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What does Gross National Income (GNI) include that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) does not?
What does Gross National Income (GNI) include that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) does not?
Which of the following best describes Purchasing Power Parity (PPP)?
Which of the following best describes Purchasing Power Parity (PPP)?
What is the primary focus of the resource-based view in international business?
What is the primary focus of the resource-based view in international business?
Which of the following groups is collectively referred to as BRIC?
Which of the following groups is collectively referred to as BRIC?
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Which best defines 'Bottom Billion'?
Which best defines 'Bottom Billion'?
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How does formal rule structure impact foreign firms in a host country?
How does formal rule structure impact foreign firms in a host country?
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What is meant by 'liability of foreignness'?
What is meant by 'liability of foreignness'?
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Which region is not part of the 'Triad'?
Which region is not part of the 'Triad'?
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What differentiates global business from international business?
What differentiates global business from international business?
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Which term has gradually replaced 'developing countries' since the 1990s?
Which term has gradually replaced 'developing countries' since the 1990s?
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What is an example of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)?
What is an example of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)?
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Why is it important to study global business?
Why is it important to study global business?
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What characterizes a Multinational Enterprise (MNE)?
What characterizes a Multinational Enterprise (MNE)?
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What does the infant industry argument advocate for?
What does the infant industry argument advocate for?
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What are nontariff barriers (NTBs)?
What are nontariff barriers (NTBs)?
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Which of the following best describes a trade embargo?
Which of the following best describes a trade embargo?
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What do import quotas restrict?
What do import quotas restrict?
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What is the purpose of an antidumping duty?
What is the purpose of an antidumping duty?
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Which statement correctly describes a voluntary export restraint (VER)?
Which statement correctly describes a voluntary export restraint (VER)?
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What is a significant consequence of import tariffs?
What is a significant consequence of import tariffs?
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Which of the following is an example of an administrative policy?
Which of the following is an example of an administrative policy?
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What is the theory of mercantilism primarily concerned with?
What is the theory of mercantilism primarily concerned with?
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What is the concept of opportunity cost in the context of comparative advantage?
What is the concept of opportunity cost in the context of comparative advantage?
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Which of the following best describes the modern trade theory of product life cycles?
Which of the following best describes the modern trade theory of product life cycles?
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How does the theory of absolute advantage differ from comparative advantage?
How does the theory of absolute advantage differ from comparative advantage?
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Which factor is central to the Heckscher-Ohlin theory?
Which factor is central to the Heckscher-Ohlin theory?
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What happens when a nation has a trade deficit?
What happens when a nation has a trade deficit?
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What is one potential benefit of being a first mover in a market according to strategic trade theory?
What is one potential benefit of being a first mover in a market according to strategic trade theory?
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What is a key characteristic of protectionism in international trade?
What is a key characteristic of protectionism in international trade?
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In terms of trade theories, what does the term 'balance of trade' refer to?
In terms of trade theories, what does the term 'balance of trade' refer to?
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Which theory suggests that strategic intervention by governments can lead to international success in specific industries?
Which theory suggests that strategic intervention by governments can lead to international success in specific industries?
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Flashcards
International Business
International Business
A business that operates across national borders.
Global Business
Global Business
Business activities that involve both international and domestic operations.
Multinational Enterprise (MNE)
Multinational Enterprise (MNE)
A company that owns or controls production or services in multiple countries.
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
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Emerging Economies
Emerging Economies
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Gross National Product (GNP)
Gross National Product (GNP)
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Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
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Gross National Income (GNI)
Gross National Income (GNI)
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Purchasing Power Parity (PPP)
Purchasing Power Parity (PPP)
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Triad
Triad
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BRIC
BRIC
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Group of 20
Group of 20
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Base of the Pyramid
Base of the Pyramid
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National Competitive Advantage
National Competitive Advantage
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Tariff Barrier
Tariff Barrier
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Import Tariff
Import Tariff
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Deadweight Cost
Deadweight Cost
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Nontariff Barrier (NTB)
Nontariff Barrier (NTB)
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Import Quota
Import Quota
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Voluntary Export Restraint (VER)
Voluntary Export Restraint (VER)
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Infant Industry Argument
Infant Industry Argument
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Trade Deficit
Trade Deficit
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Trade Surplus
Trade Surplus
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Mercantilism
Mercantilism
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Absolute Advantage
Absolute Advantage
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Comparative Advantage
Comparative Advantage
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Opportunity Cost
Opportunity Cost
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Factor Endowment Theory
Factor Endowment Theory
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Product Life Cycle Theory
Product Life Cycle Theory
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Strategic Trade Theory
Strategic Trade Theory
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First-Mover Advantage
First-Mover Advantage
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Study Notes
Chapter 1: Globalizing Business
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Global business encompasses both international and domestic business activities.
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International business is a firm engaged in cross-border economic activities or doing business abroad.
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Multinational enterprise (MNE) is a firm that invests in foreign direct investment (FDI) to manage and control value-adding activities in other countries.
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FDI includes investments in controlling and managing value added activities in other countries.
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Global business includes domestic firms competing or collaborating with foreign firms.
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Emerging economies focus on understanding the importance of economies other than developed ones.
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Emerging economies have gradually replaced "developing countries" in the 1990s.
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Key economic terms for understanding global business operations include:
- Gross National Product (GNP)
- Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
- Gross National Income (GNI)
- Purchasing Power Parity (PPP)
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Key terms for emerging economies include:
- Triad (North America, Western Europe, and Japan)
- BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, and China)
- Group of 20 (G20)
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Figure 1.1 displays the contributions of emerging economies relative to developed economies across various categories.
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The "base of the pyramid" encompasses the vast majority of the world's population, making under $2,000 annually.
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The "bottom billion" comprises 58 countries concentrated in Africa and Central Asia, facing issues with growth, incomes, and human development.
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Developed and emerging economies are often classified by bodies such as the IMF.
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Studying global business improves employability and career advancement within the global economy.
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Expatriate managers are those who work abroad, often receiving an international premium package for additional compensation.
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Key perspectives in global business include the institution-based view and the resource-based view..
- An institution-based view outlines that firm success and failure are constrained by institutions. Formal and informal rules are relevant to this viewpoint.
- A resource-based view highlights that firm success and failure are determined by environmental factors, such as a firm's resources and capabilities. Liability of foreignness is the innate disadvantage foreign firms experience as they establish a presence in a foreign host country.
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Globalization can be viewed as a new force, a long-running historical evolution, or as a pendulum swinging between extremes.
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Semiglobalization suggests that barriers to market integration are high but not enough to isolate countries completely.
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Risk management involves identifying and assessing risks to minimize the impact of high-risk events.
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Scenario planning is a technique for preparing and planning for multiple scenarios.
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Students' and the general public's viewpoints on globalization vary.
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NGOs, or nongovernmental organizations, are categorized by their role as either advocacy groups, focused on environmental issues or human rights, etc, or as operational organizations, designing and implementing development programs.
Learning Objectives
- Explain international business and global business, focusing on emerging economies.
- Articulate the reasons for studying global business (e.g., employability).
- Identify the core perspectives in global business research (e.g., institutional & resource-based).
- Articulate three ways of understanding globalization.
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Dive into the foundational concepts of global business in Chapter 1. Explore the definitions of international business, multinational enterprises, and the significance of emerging economies. Understand key economic indicators that shape global operations and the evolving terminology in the business landscape.