Global Management Flashcards
AmChams
*American Chamber of Commerce in foreign countries
84 AmChams, located in 59 countries, collect and disseminate extensive information of foreign markets. While membership fees are usually required, the small investment can be worth if for the information received
Anti-dumping duty
A tariff imposed to discourage the underpriced (below foreign country’s) domestic market/sale of foreign goods in the U.S. market, which might hurt U.S. manufacturers
Arbitration clause
A clause in sales contracts detailing how any contract disputes will be settled
Balance sheet
A summary of a person’s or organization’s assets, liabilities and equity as of a specific date
Bilateral trade agreement
A formal or informal agreement involving commerce between two countries . Such agreements sometimes list the quantities of specific goods that may be exchanged between participating countries within a given period
Bureau of Industry and Security
Part of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Responsible for control of exports for reasons of national security, foreign policy and short supply. Licenses on controlled exports are issued and seminars on U.S. export regulations are held domestically
Collectivism
A term to describe any moral, political, or social outlook, that emphasizes the interdependence of every human in some collective group and the priority of group goals over individual goals
Commercial attaché
Commerce expert of the diplomatic staff of their country’s embassy or large consulate
Commercial risk
Risk carried by the exporter (unless insurance is secured) that the foreign buyer may not be able to pay for goods delivered on an open account basis
Consul
A government official residing in a foreign country charged with representing the interests of his country and its national
Copyright
An intangible right granted by law to the creator of a literary, musical, or artistic production to prevent any other person from copying, publishing, and selling those works
Country risk
The financial risk of a transaction which relates to to the political, economic or social instability of a country
Denied persons list (DPL)
A set of lists by the Bureau of industry and security. Individual and firms denied export privileges, specifically for strategic and controlled materials, components and products
Direct exporting
Sale by an exporter directly to a buyer located in a foreign country
Direct foreign investment (DFI)
Investment that is made to acquire a lasting interest in an enterprise operating in an economy other than that of the investor
Due diligence
The systematic investigation, verification and evaluation of information in order to facilitate a decision regarding a proposed transaction. Performing a due diligence investigation is a standard operating procedure prior to: purchasing venture capital, loaning money or offering securities. Can include checking financial references, background checks, etc.
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
It is unlawful for any United States citizen or firm (or any person who acts on behalf of a U.S citizen or firm) to offer, pay, transfer, or promise to pay, transfer, or promise anything of value to any foreign appointed or elected official for a corrupt purpose to influence a discretionary act of decision of the official and for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business
Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
FTA is an arrangement which establishes unimpeded exchange and flow of goods and services between trading partners regardless of national borders
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)
now the WTO A multilateral treaty adhered to by over 124 nations which provides a set of rules for trade policies and a means for settling disputes among member nations
High-context culture
Communication in a high-context culture expresses much information either in the physical context of the situation or is already internalized in the person
Interest Charge Domestic International Sales Corporation (IC-DISC)
Provides a 20% tax savings for qualifying U.S exporters . The IC-DISC is an entity which serves as a vehicle for export tax savings
Income Statement
Financial statement showing a company’s sales, expenses, and net income or loss for a specific period of time
Intellectual property
The patents, trademarks, service marks, copyrights and trade secrets of a business are considered intellectual property
Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
The Internet-American Development Bank provides resources to finance Latin American development. The IDB also serves as administrator for special funds provided by several members and nonmember countries. The largest of these funds is the U.S. Social Progress Trust Fund