Essays about: "network, international business"

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1. 1. Managing International Sourcing and Manufacturing in an Allegedly Stalled Globalization - A multiple case study exploring SMEs’ international sourcing and manufacturing and the trend of the world economy

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Elvira Tenggren; Isabella Asp; [2023-07-18]
   Keywords : SME; Sourcing; Manufacturing; Globalization; Regionalization; De-globalization; Reshoring; Network embeddedness; Efficiency-seeking; Security-seeking;

   Abstract : There have been significant events in recent years that have raised concerns about the trend of the world economy. Scholars believe these events have disrupted businesses, causing them to reconsider their GVCs, including supply chains and GPNs. READ MORE

3. 2. Attractiveness of Digital B2B Marketplaces for Cross-Border Internationalization : A Conjoint Analysis to Investigate User Preferences

   University essay from

   Author : Claas Uebler; Sophia Reinmund; [2023]
   Keywords : digital platform; digital marketplace; cross-border; internationalization; user preferences; B2B;

   Abstract : Background: Digital platforms include various business models and represent a large and growing part of the economy empowered by digitalization. The added value of platforms depends crucially on their user interactions, which is why adopting new users is crucial. READ MORE

4. 3. Cross-cultural training and cultural adjustment: Proposing an optimal CCT program.

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för språk och litteraturer

   Author : Chrysiida Psarri; [2022-09-29]
   Keywords : cross-cultural training; cross-cultural adjustment; intercultural competence; intercultural communication; language training; acculturation; organizational support; immigration; migration; expatriation.;

   Abstract : Abstract Title: Cross-cultural training and cultural adjustment: Proposing an optimal CCT program. Author: Chrysiida Psarri Supervisor: Joseph Trotta Abstract: The increasing development of international business has had a direct impact on global mobility, making the relocation and cross-cultural adjustment of immigrants, migrants and expatriates, an urgent matter. READ MORE

5. 4. 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

6. 5. 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