Entry Modes

Module 6 Readings

Complete the following readings early in the module:

· Read the overview for Module 6

· From your course textbook,  Rough Diamonds: The Four Traits of Successful Breakout Firms in BRIC Countries , read the following chapters:

· How Rough Diamonds Avoid the Growth Fetish

· Hypergrowth: Can It Be Sustained?

· From the University online library resources, read:

· Canabal, A., & White III, G. O. (2008). Entry mode research: Past and future.International Business Review, 17(3), 267–284.  http://www.thecampuscommon.com/library/ezproxy/ticketdemocs.asp? sch=auo&turl=http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S096959 3108000036

· Tarique, I., & Schuler, R. (2010). Global talent management: Literature review, integrative framework, and suggestions for further research. Journal of World Business, 45, 122–133. http://www.thecampuscommon.com/library/ezproxy/ticketdemocs.asp? sch=auo&turl=http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S10909 51609000807

· Recommended Readings

· Cerdin, J., & Brewster, C. (2014). Talent management and expatriation: Bridging two streams of research and practice. Journal of World Business, 49(2), 245–252.  http://www.thecampuscommon.com/library/ezproxy/ticketdemocs.asp? sch=auo&turl=http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S10909 51613000849

· Kolk, A., & van Tulder, R. (2010). International business, corporate social responsibility and sustainable development. International Business Review, 19(2), 119–125.  http://www.thecampuscommon.com/library/ezproxy/ticketdemocs.asp? sch=auo&turl=http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S096959 3109001474

· Luo, Y., Xue, Q., & Han, B. (2010). How emerging market governments promote outward FDI: Experience from China. Journal of World Business, 45(1), 68–79.  http://www.thecampuscommon.com/library/ezproxy/ticketdemocs.asp? sch=auo&turl=http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S10909 5160900025X

· McDonnell, A., Lamare, R., Gunnigle, P., & Lavelle, J. (2010). Developing tomorrow’s leaders—Evidence of global talent management in multinational enterprises. Journal of World Business, 45(2), 150–160.  http://www.thecampuscommon.com/library/ezproxy/ticketdemocs.asp? sch=auo&turl=http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S10909 51609000765

· Scullion, H., Collings, D. G., & Caligiuri, P. (2010) Global talent management. Journal of World Business, 45(2), 105–108.  http://www.thecampuscommon.com/library/ezproxy/ticketdemocs.asp? sch=auo&turl=http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S10909 51609000728

Grading Criteria

Assignment Components	Proficient	Max Points
Determine the advantages of the virtual approach used by Google and other virtual companies that enter new international markets.	Many advantages of using the virtual approach to enter new international markets are accurately determined. At least three (3) scholarly resources (beyond the assigned readings) are utilized in support.	12
Identify any potential disadvantages.	The potential disadvantages identified are correct. At least three (3) scholarly resources (beyond the assigned readings) are utilized in support.	20
Identify the different factors that a virtual company needs to consider, compared to a physical company, when entering foreign markets. Justify your reasoning.	The identification of different factors that a virtual company needs to consider, compared to physical companies, when entering foreign markets are correct. A logical justification is given utilizing scholarly resources.	20
Academic Writing
Write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources (i.e., APA); and display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.	Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.	8
Total:		60