Why is it easy for a stranger to get lost in Tokyo? It’s easy to get lost in Tokyo because it is one of the biggest, most populous cities in the world. It has grown with virtually no zoning, … Read More
Governments often impose barriers that interfere with trade. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representatives (USTR, www.ustr.gov) defines trade barriers as “government laws, regulations, policies, or practices that either protect domestic products from foreign competition or artificially stimulate exports of … Read More
In this episode of “Thoughts on International Business, Marketing, and Strategy,” Professor Czinkota and Professor Skuba of Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business discuss the effects of the Japanese earthquake on international business. They discuss supply chain management, currency, and … Read More
Since March 11th 2011, news teams have been scrambling in Japan to cover the series of offshore earthquakes, tsunamis, and the destruction of nuclear power plants causing nuclear leakage and radioactive waves. The major area affected was around Sendai on … Read More
In short, if you trade a lot with someone, why fight? Read More
In this episode Prof. Charles J. Skuba and I talk more about the goal to double (or triple!) exports and what we need to do to get there. Thanks for watching. For other videos, click here.
Cultural awareness is key in any international business activity. Cultural divides should be accounted for in marketing, negotiations, product design, and other important decisions. One must analytically consider the best way to promote a product given the target audience. It … Read More
This is a preview of my new book, Global Business: Positioning Ventures Ahead to appear with Taylor and Francis in early 2011. I will be posting little snippets from the book every once in a while. I encourage you to … Read More
The U.S. government now owns 60 percent of General Motors. Some say that the company really belongs to the taxpayers ― but just have them try to sell some of “their” GM shares ― they’ll quickly see how limited their … Read More
To the Japanese there is almost no distinction between the business day and business night. They consider it part of both their personal and professional lives to spend virtually every evening with business associates. “You get through to a man’s … Read More
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