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Views of globalization (Chp 1.4)
1. It's a new phenomenom, starting in the late 20th century.
2. It's a long term part of human history.
3. Neither recent nor one directional, it's a pendulum that swings back and forth.
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Views of globalization (Chp 1.4)
1. It's a new phenomenom, starting in the late 20th century.
2. It's a long term part of human history.
3. Neither recent nor one directional, it's a pendulum that swings back and forth.
Strategic goal = Natural resource—seeking
Location specific advantage = Possession of natural resources and related transport and
communication infrastructure
Strategic goal = Market-seeking
Location specific advantage = Abundance of strong market demand and customers willing to pay
Strategic goal = Efficiency-seeking
Location specific advantage = Economies of scale and abundance of low-cost factors
Strategic goal = Innovation-seeking
Location specific advantage = Abundance of innovative individuals, firms, and universities
Name first mover advantages: (Chp 10.3)
1. Proprietary, technological leadership
2. Pre-emption of scarce resources
3. Establishment of entry barriers for late entrants
4. Avoidance of clash with dominant firms at home
5. Relationships with key stakeholders such as governments
Name late mover advantages: (Chp 10.3)
1. Opportunity to free ride on first-mover investments
2. Resolution of technological and market uncertainty
3. First mover's difficulty to adapt to market changes
Name strategic goals supported by location specific advantages (Chp 10.2)
1. Natural resources
2. Market
3. Efficiency
4. Innovation
Proposition (1) underpinning an institution based view of global business.
Managers and firms rationally pursue their interests and make choices within the formal and informal
constraints in a given institutional framework
Proposition (2) underpinning an institution based view of global business.
While formal and informal institutions combine to govern firm behavior, in situations where formal
constraints are unclear or fail, informal constraints will play a larger role in reducing uncertainty and
providing constancy to managers and firms
, Market economy
An economy that is characterized by the "invisible hand" of market forces.
Command economy
An economy that is characterized by government ownership and control of factors of production.
Mixed economy
An economy that has elements of both a market economy and a command economy.
Property rights
The legal rights to use an economic property (resource) and to derive income and benefits from it.
Purpose of property rights
The formal protection of property rights helps to facilitate economic growth.
Civil Law
A legal tradition that uses comprehensive statutes and codes as a primary means to form legal
judgments.
Common Law
A legal tradition that is shaped by precedents and traditions from previous judicial decisions.
Theocratic Law
A legal system based on religious teachings.
Democracy
Right to freedom of expression and organization.
Totalitarianism
One person or party exercises absolute control.
How do institutions reduce uncertainty? (Chp 2-2)
By signaling which conduct is legitimate and which is not they constrain the range of acceptable
actions.
Comprehensive model of foreign market entries
1. How to enter depends on the scale of entry: large-scale versus small-scale entries.
2. First focuses on the equity (ownership) issue.
3. Second step focuses on making the actual selection, such as exports, contractual agreements, joint
ventures and wholly owned subsidiaries.
Political realities governing international trade.
The net impact of various tariffs and nontariff barriers is that the whole nation is worse off while
certain special interest groups (such as certain industries, firms, and regions) benefit.
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