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Chapter 12 Outline

Critical Discussion Questions

  1. In a world of zero transportation costs, no trade barriers, and nontrivial differences between nations with regard to factor conditions, firms must expand internationally if they are to survive. Discuss.

  2. Plot the position of the following firms on Figure 12.3; Procter & Gamble, IBM, Coca-Cola, Dow Chemical, US Steel, McDonald's. In each case justify your answer.

  3. Are the following global industries or multidomestic industries: bulk chemicals, pharmaceuticals, branded food products, movie making, television manufacture, personal computers, airline travel?

  4. Discuss how the need for control over foreign operations varies with the strategy and core competencies of a firm. What are the implications of this for the choice of entry mode?

  5. What do you see as the main organizational problems that are likely to be associated with a transnational strategy?
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