FIT - M1 - CH6

Obstacles that make it difficult for organizations to engage in international trade.

Clearly defined goals for international trade research, guiding data collection and decision-making.

Legal protections for ownership of assets, including physical property and intellectual property.

More crucial than domestic research due to greater distances and delays in data collection.

Inventions, creative works, and trademarks protected by law.

International trade research often begins with a business problem or trade opportunity.

Issues like declining export sales or negative press relating to international business practices.

The organizational form of a company (e.g., corporation, partnership), influencing its operations and tax obligations.

Chances to expand business, export to new countries, or introduce products into international markets.

The set of tax laws and rates in a particular country or region.

Broad goals of the organization that guide specific research questions.

Unsteady political conditions in a country, including government changes, protests, or uprisings.

Broad questions about international trade benefits, market entry, and market penetration.

More specific research questions arising as organizations gain experience in the international environment.

Essential for researchers to comprehend the drivers behind new trade initiatives.

Investigating the ownership of cars and access to internet/wireless communication among the population, and determining affordability & availability of energy (natural gas/electricity) for households.

Understanding cultural taste preferences, symbolism and color associations, languages and cultural sensitivities that affect product/service sales as well as societal roles & expectations.

Identifying national languages and cultural sensitivities in communications.

Determining the portion of the population owning a car.

Determining the percentage of the population with access to internet and wireless communication.

Evaluating the affordability and accessibility of natural gas and electricity within households.

Identifying and understanding the varying tastes and tendencies within a culture.

Investigating the meaning or connotations associated with specific symbols or colors within a culture.

Describing societal responsibilities and behavioral norms within a culture.

Examines the force and characteristics of political opposition groups.

Describes prejudiced actions and policies against foreigners, impacting trade and investment.

Identifies key people in power and their views on foreigners and foreign trade.

Highlights potential moral problems in business dealings with foreigners, e.g., corruption.

Outlines the level of legal safeguards for ownership and intellectual property in a market.

Describes the legal forms for organizing a business in a particular market (e.g., corporation, partnership).

Explores how a company's legal structure affects its financial responsibilities and taxes.

How products are typically sold, including unit count, packaging look, and materials.

Rules for product labels, covering mandatory information.

Competitor pricing analysis considering cultural views.

Cultural perceptions on logo design, colours, and appropriate messaging.

Relevant product certification standards and cultural quality expectations.

Common ways consumers buy similar products in the target market.

Specific factors that establish the boundaries and scope of a research project.

Information about the company's history, structure, and goals related to the research project.

The core issue or chance the research aims to address in the business.

The reason for conducting research, which outlines the decisions needing to be made.

Specific outputs expected from the research, often in a particular format.

The specific date by when the research must be completed.

The amount of money allocated for the research project.

Detailed schedule for conducting research, keeping within a time limit.

The expected profit or cost savings from the research, considering its cost.

Allocation of resources specifically for estimating the potential profit or cost saving for conducting research.