Management - Choose One Assessment Answer

Choose one of the following essay titles. Essays should be a maximum of 2000 words.

This project is expected to demonstrate students’ understanding of the main concepts pertaining to international business operation and strategic management exploring the issues facing a real-world specific company. Full case study analysis with diagrams.

1. Numerous scholars theorize that the economic benefits of attracting multinational corporations come at tremendous political costs, arguing that democratic political systems attract lower levels of international investment than their authoritarian counterparts. Critically assess this claim with reference to both theory and empirical evidence.

2. Evaluate the role of Outward Foreign Investments in facilitating the development and competitiveness of the private sectors in developing and emerging economies.

3. Do the new characteristics of global production systems help or hinder movement up the technological ladder by firms in developing countries? Critically explain with reference to Central and Eastern European Countries.

4. Discuss how firms capabilities and resources shape competitive advantage. Support your argument with reference to western MNEs operating in emerging economies.

5. Critically discuss the impact of external factors (i.e. country’s characteristics) on Multinational Enterprises entry mode choices.