Monthly Archives: July 2011

Jul 28

Key Dimensions of Freedom in relation to International Business

Another key dimension of freedom is the loosening of restrictions that prevent people from going outside the box. National borders usually create the box where business and government find their limits. Global marketers thrive on understanding how to successfully cross … Read More

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Jul 28

Answer to International Business Jeopardy Question from 7/21

Where is the world’s largest tropical coral-reef complex? The greatest reef of all is Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, which extends more than1,300 miles along the continent’s Pacific Coast. This is only a third of the length of the Great Wall … Read More

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Jul 27

Global Marketing and Freedom- Intro

In light of the recent Norwegian bombing, we will be presenting a series over the next few days focused on freedom and terrorism’s effect on international business. There is, in fact, a direct connection between global trading and freedom. Global … Read More

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Jul 25

Private Label Products: Competition or a New Opportunity

Branded products are facing increasing competition worldwide from private label goods from intermediaries. Thanks to an increase in price sensitivity and a decrease in brand loyalty as consumers look to save money, private label products are enjoying significant penetration in … Read More

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Jul 22

Creating Green Logistics

Product retrieval is no longer limited to unwanted products sent back to the seller or bottle returns for recycling. As interest in recycling continues to grow, global companies will need systems that allow for retrieving and disposing of long-term capital … Read More

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Jul 22

Environmental Sustainability in Business

Check out this video about how a few businesses are working towards sustainability and pro-environment goals. What are some other solutions for international businesses?  Do environmental goals cross national boundaries in their applicability?

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