Tag Archives: china

Sep 15

Answer to Jeopardy Question from August 26

Name this small, important island adjacent to the mainland of China. It has an area of 23 square miles and it one of the most densely populated places on earth with 247,500 people per square mile. The answer is: Hong … Read More

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Aug 26

International Business Jeopardy

Name this small, important island adjacent to the mainland of China. It has an area of 23 square miles and it one of the most densely populated places on earth with 247,500 people per square mile.

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Aug 19

Answer to the International Business Jeopardy Question from 8/7

What is the most widely spoken language on Earth?   Answer: Mandarin Chinese. About 726 million speak Mandarin Chinese, most of them in China. About 397 million speak English and other 400 million use English as a second language. About … Read More

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Jul 21

Environment, Conservation and Sustainability Issues

China’s and India’s rapid growth and push toward economic progress and better lifestyles for their citizens will cause the ongoing depletion of natural resources. Consequently, control of raw materials will be a vital strategic issue, often leading to preferential bilateral … Read More

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Jul 14

Learning More About The Global Consumer: The Boston Consulting Group

If you are interested in reading a little bit more extensively about how consumers have been affected by the financial conditions, I recommend reading this recently released report by the Boston Consulting Group. They describe and contrast the consumer climates … Read More

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Jun 08

The International Marketplace: Product Innovation May Come Mainly From China

           Since the 2007-2008 global recession, confidence in the American model of economic development has decreased significantly. Economists are eager to draw conclusions from China’s continued economic growth even though the economic slowdown that has affected much of the developed world. … Read More

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Feb 24

Episode 19: Oded Shenkar on Innovation and Imitation

In this episode of “Thoughts on International Business, Marketing, and Strategy,” Professor Charles Skuba is joined by Dr. Oded Shenkar, professor of business at Ohio State University and Ford Motor Company chair. They discuss themes in Dr. Shenkar’s new book, … Read More

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Oct 31

Episode 14: Matt Priest on American Production in China

In this episode of Thoughts on International Business, Marketing, and Strategy, Professor Charles Skuba is joined by Matt Priest, executive director of Footward Distributors and Retailers of America. They discuss American production in China and the benefits for both countries and the global market. Read More

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Aug 02

How Amway Weathered the Storm, One Sale at a Time

Amway is a sales giant worldwide. But their business model needed to be adjusted to work in China where cultural and governmental concerns forced them to adapt. Frequent blog contributor Prof. Charles Skuba of Georgetown was interviewed for this Fortune … Read More

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Jul 01

Episode 10, Part 2 – Ambassador Frank Lavin Interview

In our second installment my colleague Charles Skuba continues the interview with Ambassador Frank Lavin who among other roles, is very involved in the U.S. Pavilion at the Shanghai Expo, which is the largest world’s fair in history. In this … Read More

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