Essays about: "External business environment"

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1. 21. How to Manage Subsidiaries’ Local Sales Activities During the External Crises? A Case Study of Headquarters Control and Subsidiaries Autonomy in Chinese MNC Under the Covid-19 Pandemic Context

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Zeyu Ren; Ruoxi Chen; [2022-07-05]
   Keywords : MNCs; External Uncertainties and Risks; Headquarters-Subsidiary Relationships; Headquarters Control; Subsidiary Autonomy; Management; Balance;

   Abstract : The relationship between MNC headquarters and subsidiaries has always been the focus in the field of international business. For MNCs, how to manage and coordinate the relationship between headquarters and subsidiaries, especially under the dramatic changes in external environment, how the headquarters can effectively manage subsidiaries local activities is very important. READ MORE

3. 22. Global Supply Chains at a Crossroads - A multiple case study investigating the process of Volvo Cars’ & H&M Group’s reconfiguration of their global supply chains

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Axel Garå; Jacob Elander; [2022-07-05]
   Keywords : Global Supply Chains; Volvo Cars; H M Group; Risk Management; Reconfiguration; Zone of Balanced Resilience; Capabilities; Global Value Chains; Disruptions; Covid-19; International Business; Resilience;

   Abstract : Globalization and falling barriers to international trade have incentivized firms to relocate activities to foreign markets in pursuit of greater returns. MNCs today often have global supply chains with high degrees of interdependence where a disruption at one end of the supply chain often affects the whole network. READ MORE

4. 23. The impact of Institutional Quality on MNCs strategies when conducting FDI in Sub-Saharan Africa

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Lisa Gunnarson; Alicia Steivik; [2022-06-22]
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   Abstract : An important part for the future economic development in Sub-Saharan Africa is the inflowof foreign direct investments. One factor in attracting these investments is having a suitableexternal environment that fits the requirements of the firm, therefore an interdependentrelationship exists between the two. READ MORE

5. 24. The Response of Swedish Multinational Forestry Firms regarding Uncertainties Associated with Sudden Institutional Changes: A qualitative study on how a sudden institutional change can

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Arvin Nikmehr; Emelie Persson; [2022-06-22]
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   Abstract : When institutions go through changes, firms must be prepared to adapt to the changing externalities in the market. In addition to the direct effect changing institutions may have on the market, the emergence of uncertainties relating to these sudden changes also influence the actions of firms to an extent. READ MORE

6. 25. Development of a Forecasting Model for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Components - A Design Science Study at Tetra Pak

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Faruk Kodzaga; Giacomo Daniele; [2022]
   Keywords : Forecasting Model; OEM; Opportunity Pipeline; Forecasting Accuracy; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Title: Development of a Forecasting Model for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Components. A Design Science Study at Tetra Pak. READ MORE