Chapter 1, Problem 1IEE

As a national of CARICOM, and a student of International Business Management, you have been invited to make a presentation on Foreign Direct Investments to an Investment team.   (d)   The forces driving FDIs inflows. (e)   The influence that FDI’s have on Balance of payments (BOP) statistics and public attitudes.  (f)    The advantages and disadvantages of FDIs to the host country.

Simulate your own multinational corporation (MNC). Justify the form of your own MNC, based in the Caribbean, which trades with three countries outside of the North America region. Examine issues related to foreign exchange management within your multinational corporation.  The type of MNC, whether franchising, licensing, the exportation of a product sold through a distributor, etc. The rationale behind using this form of MNC should also be given. The main foreign currencies that will be used in the business. The foreign exchange exposure of the company and how the company plans to manage this exposure.

One of the ways to analyze a company’s financial performance is to compare its performance with those of Multiple Choice foreign governments. manufacturers producing their products. its competitors. the U.S. government.

Do you agree with the following claim? “U.S. companies with global operations can give you international diversification.” Think about both business risk and foreign exchange risk.

How has money laundering affected internatioal trade? Answer should discuss this effect between developed and emerging economies. Use current article to support answer.

Direct foreign investment into the United States represents a ____.     capital outflow     trade outflow     capital inflow     trade inflow

Which of the following is not a reason for U.S. firms operating in foreign markets? A.Better economic and political environment (in the U.S.) B.Less expensive labor C.Tax incentives D. To achieve international diversification

Please help with question #2. The based country is Trinidad and the countries trading to is Australia, Columbia and Germany. Explain how can we mitigate foreign exchange risk in these countries and how exchange rate will be useful. You are asked to simulate your own multinational corporation (MNC).You are required to justify the form of their own MNC, based in the Caribbean, which tradeswith three countries outside of the North America region. Students will then examine issues relatedto foreign exchange management within their multinational corporation.This group assignment should address the following:1. The type of MNC, whether franchising, licensing, the exportation of a product soldthrough a distributor, etc. The rationale behind using this form of MNC should also begiven.2. The main foreign currencies that will be used in the business.3. The foreign exchange exposure of the company and how the company plans to managethis exposure.4. Any current financial issues that affect the…

QUESTION B Which of the following is NOT a factor direct investors look at when judging whether they will be able to operate in a foreign country? CA Trade policy and privatization policy. OB CC The functioning and efficiency of local markets. The quality of domestic accountability systems. Standards of treatment of foreign affiliates. OD.