This document summarizes key topics from Chapter 1 of an international business textbook. It discusses the relationship between globalization and international business and explains why their study is important. The major drivers of globalization are identified as increased technology, trade liberalization, and the growth of supporting services. Companies engage in international business to expand sales, access resources, and reduce risks. Their modes of operating abroad include exports/imports, foreign direct investment, and collaborative agreements. National environmental factors like regulations and competition affect companies' performance in different countries.
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Learning Objectives (1 of 2)
1.1 Relate globalization and international
business (IB) to each other and explain why
their study is important
1.2 Grasp the forces driving globalization and IB
1.3 Discuss the major criticisms of globalization
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Learning Objectives (2 of 2)
1.4 Assess the major reasons companies seek to
create value by engaging in IB
1.5 Define and illustrate the different operating
modes for companies to accomplish their
international objectives
1.6 Recognize why national differences in
companies external environments affect how
they may best improve their IB performance
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Factors in IB Operations
Objective 1-1
Figure 1.1 Factors in IB Operations
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Globalization and IB
Objective 1-1
What is Globalization?
Why Globalization?
The connection between Globalization and IB.
Why study IB?
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The Forces Driving Globalization and IB
Objective 1-2
Globalization
Has been growing.
Is less pervasive than generally thought.
Has economic and noneconomic dimensions.
Is stimulated by several factors.
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Factors in increased Globalization
Objective 1-2
Factors in increased Globalization
Rise in and application of technology
Liberalization of cross-border trade and resource
movements
Development of services that support IB
Growth of consumer pressures
Increase in global competition
Changes in political situations and government
policies
Expansion of cross-national cooperation
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Criticisms of Globalization and IB
Objective 1-3
Sovereignty
Environment
Some people may lose
Increase to personal stress
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Why engage in IB?
Objective 1-4
Sales expansion
Resource acquisition
Risk reduction
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IB Operating Modes
Objective 1-5
Merchandise Exports and Imports
Service Exports and Imports
Investments
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Types of International Organizations
Objective 1-5
MNE
Multinational Enterprise
Collaborative Arrangements
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Factors Affecting Ability to Operate Abroad
Objective 1-6
Physical factors
Institutional factors
Competitive factors
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