Season 8: Setting up Foreign OperationsOnce we complete our evaluation of countries it is time to set up capacities and operations. Based on intent and business needs we choose options of models of collaboration. In this podcast, we discuss various methods of expanding into foreign markets. AtyaasaaOnline is an E-learning portal that people can preview…

Season 8: Impact of Environmental & Legal FactorsThe Environmental & Legal factors are critical in setting up operations in a host country. They determine the cost of foreignness. Environmental & Legal factors determine the risk of operations and legal obligations & liabilities.  In this podcast, we study the importance of Environmental & Legal facets in…

Season 8: Impact of Technological FactorsThe technological factor is critical in the 21st Century. It is one of the determinants of Lean and Productive Organizations. Information and Communications Technology penetration is the key to business success in the Borderless World.  In this podcast, we study the importance of technology & ICT penetration in International business. …

Season 8: Impact of Cultural FactorsThe cultural factor is critical for businesses to succeed in foreign markets. Culture shocks can be devastating and have the potential to increase the cost of foreignness. It is important to study cultural differences and similarities to determine the business strategy. Before we study the Technological, Environmental, and Legal aspects,…

Season 8: Impact of Economic FactorsThe economic drivers of a country determine International Trade and Market Dynamics. Free Markets are an attractive proposition and so are economies in transition and developing countries. Developed countries are great for enhancing productivity and technology. Managers must choose which countries to operate in wisely by studying the economic facets….

Season 8: Impact of Political Systems  The political system of a country determines the doctrine of social behavior and change. In any Internal Business decision, political stability or instability is the key to success. In this podcast, we discuss the facet of Political Systems.  AtyaasaaOnline is an E-learning portal that people can preview and learn…

Season 8: Investing in Foreign Markets Economic Integrations lead to Static and Dynamic effects. This determines our access requirements into a foreign market and so also investment decisions. We discuss the theories and models that determine investments and the success of foreign operations.   AtyaasaaOnline is an E-learning portal that people can preview and learn for…

Season 8: Effects of Economic IntegrationEconomic Integrations lead to Static and Dynamic effects. Static being trade diversion and dynamic being market expansion. This leads to tremendous benefits for MNE's.  We study the effects of Economic Integration in this podcast. AtyaasaaOnline is an E-learning portal that people can preview and learn for free. You can also…

Season 8: Economic Integration TypesEconomic Integration became the backbone of Regional Trade and Global Trade dynamics. Geographic proximity and cultural similarity gave way to economic integration leading to free trade and many other models of integration. In this podcast, we discuss the various forms of economic integration.  AtyaasaaOnline is an E-learning portal that people can…

Season 8: Economic IntegrationWTO created the basis for trade-oriented collaboration. This idea led to the creation of Economic Integration, which was essentially reducing or eliminating trade barriers. We study the aspects and types of Economic Integration in this podcast. AtyaasaaOnline is an E-learning portal that people can preview and learn for free. You can also…