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What is the key difference between strategic alliances and joint ventures?
What is the key difference between strategic alliances and joint ventures?
- Strategic alliances focus on increasing efficiency, while joint ventures aim to reduce costs.
- In strategic alliances, companies operate in multiple countries, while in joint ventures they operate in a single country.
- Strategic alliances involve merging two companies together, while joint ventures only involve a partnership.
- Strategic alliances involve no new business entities being formed, while joint ventures do create new entities. (correct)
What is offshoring?
What is offshoring?
- A type of merger between two international corporations.
- The moving of a company's operations to another country to reduce labor costs. (correct)
- The act of combining two businesses into one entity.
- The process of relocating a company's headquarters to another country.
What is a multinational corporation?
What is a multinational corporation?
- A company that engages in offshoring operations.
- A corporation that merges with another corporation in a different country.
- A business that operates in more than one country. (correct)
- A business entity formed through a joint venture.
What is a code of ethics in business?
What is a code of ethics in business?
Why do companies engage in mergers?
Why do companies engage in mergers?
What is the purpose of debt financing for businesses?
What is the purpose of debt financing for businesses?
What is one benefit of international trade mentioned in the text?
What is one benefit of international trade mentioned in the text?
Which type of transaction involves selling products produced in different countries?
Which type of transaction involves selling products produced in different countries?
How does international trade contribute to increased quality of goods?
How does international trade contribute to increased quality of goods?
Why might businesses prefer international markets for production?
Why might businesses prefer international markets for production?
In which scenario might international trade lead to human rights abuses?
In which scenario might international trade lead to human rights abuses?
Which factor contributes to making products cheaper in international trade?
Which factor contributes to making products cheaper in international trade?
What is the primary source of funding for a business in debt financing?
What is the primary source of funding for a business in debt financing?
Which type of business converts raw materials into finished products for profit?
Which type of business converts raw materials into finished products for profit?
What distinguishes non-profit organizations from other types of businesses?
What distinguishes non-profit organizations from other types of businesses?
In equity financing, where does the capital come from to operate the business?
In equity financing, where does the capital come from to operate the business?
What do joint ventures involve in the context of international business structures?
What do joint ventures involve in the context of international business structures?
How do joint ventures benefit the participating businesses?
How do joint ventures benefit the participating businesses?
Study Notes
Strategic Alliances and Multinational Corporations
- Strategic alliances are agreements between businesses to achieve common objectives without forming new entities.
- Multinational corporations operate in more than one country, often to save money by having production plants in countries with cheap labor.
Offshoring and Mergers
- Offshoring is the relocation of a company's operations to another country, usually to reduce labor costs.
- Popular offshoring destinations include India for call centers and IT work, and China for manufacturing.
- Mergers involve two companies joining to form one company, often to increase efficiency in the face of competition.
Business Ethics
- A code of ethics is a document that explains how employees should respond in certain situations to ensure ethical behavior.
- Fraud is the crime of lying and deceiving for personal gain.
International Trade
- Domestic transactions involve selling items produced in the same country.
- International transactions involve selling items produced in other countries.
- Benefits of international trade include access to markets, cheaper labor, increased quality of goods, increased quantity, and access to resources.
- Costs of international trade include human rights and labor abuses, and environmental degradation.
Business Types
- Franchises are a hybrid form of ownership, mixing corporate ownership and sole proprietorship.
- There are four main types of businesses: retail, manufacturing, service businesses, and non-profit organizations.
- Retail businesses generate profit by selling goods, manufacturing businesses generate profit by producing goods, service businesses generate profit by doing something for customers, and non-profit organizations do not aim to make a profit.
Financing and International Business Structures
- Debt financing involves borrowing money to run a business, while equity financing involves using one's own or investor savings.
- Joint ventures involve two businesses joining together to create a separate business entity, mutually beneficial for both parties.
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Learn about franchises as a hybrid form of ownership, using McDonald's as an example, along with the four types of businesses: those that sell goods, retail and manufacturing. Explore how each type generates profit through different methods.
