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Feb 17

What Would Obama Do?

As mentioned in What Democrats and Republicans are Forgetting in 2012, there is a key issue that seems to be on the back burner in the current presidential election. President Obama’s initiative to reorganize the government’s trade functions seems like … Read More

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Feb 16

The Relationship Between China and the EU. What Is Going On Between the Two?

Earlier this week the CNN Business Blog commented on the relationship between China and the EU in “Is Love in the Air for the EU and China?”. Here is what I think about it… It may not be love between … Read More

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Feb 13

What are Republicans and Democrats Forgetting in 2012?

2012 Presidential Election Dominant Issue: Creating jobs and growing the economy Republican party stance: Championing tax cuts, deregulation and elimination of government agencies Democratic party stance: More Federal spending, as highlighted by Obama Administration’s stimulus package What Are They Forgetting? … Read More

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Feb 04

As I Was Saying…Observations on International Business and Trade Policy, Exports, Education, and the Future

New Book from Professor Czinkota! As I Was Saying…Observations on International Business and Trade Policy, Exports, Education, and the Future In Stock:  March 6, 2012.     To Pre-order, Click Here. With a Foreword by Philip Kotler, the S.C. Johnson … Read More

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Jan 31

Motivations in Going International

Profits are the major proactive motivation for international business. Management may perceive international sales as a potential source of higher profit margins or of more added-on profits. The gap between expectation and reality may be especially large when the firm … Read More

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Jan 24

Role of Management in Going International

Management dynamism and commitment are crucial to a firm’s first steps toward international operations. Conversely, the managers of firms that are unsuccessful or inactive internationally usually exhibit a lack of determination or devotion to international business. The issue of managerial … Read More

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Jan 15

Ethics in International Business

Watch Professor Czinkota and Professor Skuba’s thoughts on “Ethics in International Business” “What matters is context and we have learned that business is not the end of it all; it’s not the only pot at the end of the rainbow. … Read More

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