Multinational Mgt Wk5

Question 1  

What are e-commerce enablers? Why are they becoming essential to e-commerce? What are the essential services provided by e-commerce enablers?
 

Your response should be at least 75 words in length. 

Question 2  

If an alliance fails to meet strategic goals, how do top managers resolve the situation? How can an alliance be improved?
 

Your response should be at least 75 words in length.

Question 3  

What are the main types of strategic alliances? Compare and contrast them.
 

Your response should be at least 75 words in length.

Question 4  

Describe the basic steps for a successful e-commerce strategy.
 

Your response should be at least 75 words in length. 

Question 5  

Explain e-commerce security. What are the four key aspects of information security? What can a multinational do to ensure security of its e-commerce system?
 

Your response should be at least 75 words in length. 

Question 6  

Compare and contrast the kinds of commitment needed in a strategic alliance.
 

Your response should be at least 75 words in length. 

Question 7  

Explain conditions under which a firm chooses a management structure available for a strategic alliance.
 

Your response should be at least 75 words in length. 

Question 8  

What are some of the factors that an Multinational company manager considers when picking a country for establishing an e-commerce business? Why do trading blocs such as Mercosur, ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), and the EU (European Union) present significant potential for e-commerce businesses?
 

Your response should be at least 75 words in length. 

Question 9  

Expatriates who return home from international assignments may experience post-assignment adjustment problems. What kinds of problems may they experience? What recommendations can you provide on how multinational companies can address these problems?
 

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. 

Question 10  

How do nations differ in HRM? What are the major national context characteristics that affect International HRM?
 

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. 

Question 11  

For recruitment and selection, training and development, compensation, and evaluation, explain how adaptation and knowledge of foreign cultures are key determinants of success in international human resource management.
 

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. 

Question 12  

Describe expatriate compensation. Consider how these options might be used for a transnational and a multi-domestic company.
 

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.