All Instructions are in one document.
The other documents are where you obtain your information.
This is a project that we have done, so I do not think outside sources will be needed.
All you need to do is a maximum of 500 words with the graphs that are asked of you.
International Business Interview (task1)
In many aspects, international business is similar to the national one; however, there also exist significant differences. The main problem is the divergence of the national cultures that influence the relations. An example is the family business model in the Eastern cultures. The paper investigates the key lessons and the possible difficulties in the work of a representative of Johnson & Johnson company.
The interviewee has been working in the company as the sales representative for about ten years. The interview provided me with an opportunity to learn certain aspects of international business and the possible problems of an international company in the markets abroad. One of the most important lessons that I received due to this interview is the knowledge of how the national divergences may influence the business and how to minimize the political and economic risks.
The company Johnson & Johnson is one of the best examples of the inte
All Instructions are in one document.
The other documents are where you obtain your information.
This is a project that we have done, so I do not think outside sources will be needed.
All you need to do is a maximum of 500 words with the graphs that are asked of you.
During the semester, you are to read the novel Ishmael, by Daniel Quinn. It is a short book and is easy to read. At the same time, it is intended to prompt thought and deep reflection. It requires a good deal of time post-reading to let the ideas germinate – and you’ll probably want to re-read sections as you write your essay. And, the earlier you read it, the more it will enlighten other parts of this course. Do not procrastinate!
The Ishmael essay has two goals: The first is to ensure that you’ve read and fully understand the themes, ideas, and lessons of the book. The second, and more important, is to encourage you to think deeply and critically about its themes, ideas and lessons.
Assignment: Write a 5-7 page (double spaced) reflective essay that explores your reactions, emotions and thoughts about Ishmael. The assignment is somewhat vague, in order to give you room to explore thoughts and deeply reflect.
Some guidelines to help as you prepare your essay.
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Read chapter 7 and Answer the following questions:1. Your firm regularly sells to customers in Germany, Poland, Japan, Canada, and Venezuela. How would you evaluate the creditworthiness of firms in each of these countries? How would the credit risk differ in each of these countries? What sources of information would you use? Under what circumstances would you consider selling to firms in these countries without a letter of credit? In which of these countries would you want an American bank to confirm the buyer’s letter of credit? Why? What additional protection does confirming the credit provide?
2. An advising bank presents documents to you for payment. How would you respond to each of the following discrepancies? Explain your answers.
a. The letter of credit calls for an ocean bill of lading. The seller presents a trucker’s bill of lading showing shipment to an ocean port.
b. The sales contract and the letter of credit call for shipment of “Soda Ash Light.” The invoice show
