Tag Archives: Japan

Aug 24

Government Policies Can Help Or Hinder

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

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Apr 09

Episode 20: The Japanese Earthquake and International Business

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

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Apr 08

Japan’s Natural Disaster: The importance of global supply chain management

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

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Dec 14

Culture Dimensions

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

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