Importing in Foreign Markets and Market Position

Importing in Foreign Markets and Market Position

Global Capital Markets

Read Closing Case: Alibaba’s Record Setting IPO at the end of Chapter 12 in your text.

Write a two- to three-page paper, plus the title and reference pages, that includes an introduction and a conclusion with a detailed analysis that addresses the following:

• Examine why Alibaba felt the need to issue equity in markets outside of China.  Describe the advantages and disadvantages of such a move.
• Determine the attraction of Alibaba shares to foreign investors. Provide examples of why investors would be interested in buying foreign stock.
• Summarize the risks for a foreigner associated with investing in foreign stock. Provide examples of possible risks.

Importing in Foreign Markets and Market Position

Read Closing Case: Embraer and Brazilian Importing at the end of Chapter 16 and write a three- to four-page paper, excluding the title and reference pages, with a detailed analysis that answers the following:

• Examine the main benefits of importing products to be used in products of other goods. Present examples of the benefits.
• Explain the sustainability of a company like Embraer if it neither exported nor imported products.
• Examine the benefits and concerns that can occur when countries use protectionist policies in trade.
• Examine whether Embraer should have more of the over 300,000 parts for its planes produced by Brazilian Manufacturers or should the company continue to pursue outsourcing. Keep in mind the need to establish as many competitive advantages as possible.
• Analyze the impact that government subsidies could have on Embraer’s international competitive ability.

Country Differences in Accounting Standards

Read Chapter 20 and write a two to three page paper in APA format with a detailed analysis that answers the following questions:

• What are the benefits of adopting international accounting standards for (a) investors, and (b) business enterprises?
• What are the potential risks associated with a move toward the adoption of international accounting standards in a nation?
• Should companies be allowed to keep to sets of accounting records?
  • The first record would be according to the company’s home country’s accounting requirements.
  • The second set of records would be according to the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).
• Which record should investors rely upon? Explain your answers.

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