Extra Notes for Exam 1 Flashcards
Four Trends Affecting Global Business
- Growth of the WTO & open trade agreements
- Developing countries heading toward free trade
- The Internet, cellular, and networked communication
- A mandate to manage the global environment for the future
Largest exporting country in the world
China
What has to be adjusted when going international
- Price
- Product
- Promotion
- Place
What was the economic boom in North America
- End of Cold War
- late 90’s
What President was about peace
Woodrow Wilson
A good marketer asks/knows…
- what
- where
- why
- when
Why does sales tax exist?
So the government can keep the money for themselves
Who are the members of WTO
governments
Targeted fear
Nationalism -> All foreign countries
Targeted Animosity -> Specific countries
What does BP stand for?
It was Bezina Parse and now is British Petroleum
What percent of U.S is foreign-born
12%
Percentage of labor unionized in Germany
77%
Percentage of labor unionized in U.S.
12%
Foreign Corrupt Policies Act (FCPA)
- 1976, President Carter
- makes it illegal for countries to pay bribes to foreign officials, candidates, or political parties
Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act
- Amendment to FCPA
- Clarified two of the most troubling issues
- Corporate officers’ liability was changed from having reason to know illegal payments were made TO knowing or authorizing illegal payments
Basis of determination for the jurisdiction of how U.S. antitrust laws apply
Interpretation of sections I and II of the Sherman Act
The most severe Political Risk
Confiscation
Economic Risks
restraints on business activity may be imposed under the banner of national security
Types of Political Risks
- confiscation
- expropriation
- domestication
WIPA
World Intellectual Property Association
3 U.S. trade organizations
- International Trade Commission (ITC)
- International Trade Administration (ITA)
- United States Trade Representative (USTR)
Can the U.S. fine another country?
No, they will instead pose U.S. law on foreign company
Four Heitages
- Common law
- Civil law
- Islamic law
- Commercial law
International Chambers of Commerce (ICC)
Composed of the National Chambers of Commerce