Essays about: "investing in foreign country"

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1. 16. Home Country Tariffs and FDI in China

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Maria Ahrén; [2012]
   Keywords : China FDI; tariffs; imports; trade barriers; FDI determinants; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : To date China has become one of the largest receivers of foreign direct investment (FDI) and this FDI has had an important role in China’s economic growth. It is therefore important to study the determinants of FDI in China. READ MORE

3. 17. Experience or Native Managers? : Acquisition of institutional knowledge: a study of high performing multinational manufacturing firms in Turkey

   University essay from Företagsekonomi

   Author : Emre Uzer; Sinan Zeki Tüzün; [2011]
   Keywords : Institutional knowledge; Institutional distance; Organizational learning and knowledge acquisition; Firm experience; Native managers; Multinational firms.;

   Abstract : Foreign direct investments that come with globalization bring benefits with them if opportunities are handled in the best manner. One opportunity rises with the institutional difference issue. Different countries have different institutional profiles. Institutional profiles briefly include culture, social norms or governmental regulations. READ MORE

4. 18. The use of Information and Communication Technology in disaster management : The case of Cameroon

   University essay from IHH, Informatik; IHH, Företagsekonomi

   Author : Carine Kuo Bong; Joseph Bayiah Ngang; [2010]
   Keywords : ICT; ICT use; humanitarian logistics; disaster management; disaster preparedness; disaster response;

   Abstract : Abstract The frequency of natural disasters and its negative consequences in terms of the number of people killed, property destroyed and negative environmental impacts caused in the affected communities constitute one of the basic foundations and motivations for the development and use of ICT and other means of preventing as well as responding to disasters in the world today. This is simply because disaster management constitutes an important part of any developmental framework. READ MORE

5. 19. Investments that Make a Difference - A Study Examining Swedish Investors and Microfinance Investments

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Ann Silfverhielm; Cecilia Wallén; Emma Nilzén; [2009-03-06T10:15:39Z]
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   Abstract : Background and research question: Microfinance has proven to be a valuable poverty alleviation method but in order to reach its full potential a lot of additional capital is needed. Over the past years we have witnessed an increasing extent of ethical consideration in the financial market and social responsible investments (SRI) have been a growing philosophy. READ MORE

6. 20. Applying CSR to Foreign Investments, Incentives of MNCs and Effects on Host Society: The Case of China

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Louise Oscarius; Linn Glimeus; [2009]
   Keywords : China; Corporate Social Responsibility CSR ; Multinational Corporations MNCs ; Foreign Direct Investments FDI ; Development effects; Economics; econometrics; economic theory; economic systems; economic policy; Nationalekonomi; ekonometri; ekonomisk teori; ekonomiska system; ekonomisk politik; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a fairly new concept that acknowledges the social and environmental responsibility of Multinational Corporations (MNCs). This thesis sets out to investigate the incentives for Multinational Corporations to engage in CSR and, if they choose to do so, what effects such an engagement has on development in the host country of investments. READ MORE