international business

Order Description

choose ONE of the following topics: 1. ‘Trade theories are abstract constructs with no relevance to managers or policy makers.’ Discuss, using insights from theories and relevant examples. 2. ‘There are no differences between multinational enterprises headquartered in developed economies and those headquartered in emerging economies.’ Discuss, using insights from theories and relevant examples. 3. ‘Managers of multinational enterprises should not worry about cultural differences. All we see is increasing cultural convergence.’ Discuss, using insights from theories and relevant examples. 4. Analyse how economic (or political) factors can affect the operations of multinational enterprises. Evaluate several strategies that managers of MNEs can use to manage effectively the impact of these factors. 5. ‘Multinationals can do well by doing good.’ Discuss, using insights from theories and relevant examples. 6. Protectionism has seen a significant revival in recent years. Discuss why and how governments can protect their economy from foreign competition. Is this protection always effective? Justify your answers using insights from theories and relevant examples.

Essay Check List
Have you…..
1. answered the set question in an original way, making a personal contribution to the subject? 2. developed a logical, fluent argumentation? 3. defined the main terms used in the question? 4. structured your essay so as to contain an introduction, body, conclusion and bibliography? 5. used the appropriate vocabulary of this subject? 6. provided some background information? 7. presented conflicting and then reconciling arguments? 8. provided historical and topical examples, be they numerical, qualitative or anecdotal? 9. used a varied body of literature (e.g. academic journal articles, textbooks, newspaper articles, credible websites)? 10. acknowledged the sources of your information so as not to be accused of plagiarism? 11. used the Harvard referencing style? (Please see another document on Moodle in this folder.) 12. reviewed your main arguments in the conclusion? 13. respected the word limit? 14. presented your essay in an easy to read way? 15. compared your essay against the evaluation criteria posted on Moodle?

Indicative Sources
1. The relevant chapter(s) from the main text book
2. References at the end of the relevant chapter(s)
3. Lecture and seminar notes
4. Sources on Moodle
5. References in the Module Guide
6. Literature search (journal and magazine articles): EBSco Source Business Premier (Business Source Premier), Web of Science, etc.
7. The Economist, The Financial Times, The Times, The Harvard Business Review, The International Business Review, The Journal of International Business Studies
8. Websites: www.ebrd.org; www.imf.org; www.worldbank.org; www.fdixchange.com; www.unctad.com