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1.    Assume you want to take your business global.  What are your reasons?  Cover the major motivations and apply the example directly to your company developed for class.

2.    What financial tools are available to MNEs that help develop branch offices or new development in developing countries?  Why are MNEs stronger than domestically raised industry?

3.    What policies has China pursued that have helped their development?

4.    DataThor is a data storage company based in Iceland.  Discuss the choice to locate the company in Iceland.  What are the advantages to choosing Iceland over a competing environment such as Jamaica?  Please compare and contrast the strategic advantages, the economic systems and the advantages of geography and infrastructure.  Include the appropriate model for entry for this company.  There is no single correct answer.

5.    DataThor is a data storage company based in Iceland.  DataThor is considering relocating to Libya.  Should they?  Please perform a country risk assessment for Libya and discuss the advantages/disadvantages of choosing Libya.

6.    DataThor is a data storage company based in Iceland.  DataThor is considering relocating to Mexico.  Should they?  Please perform a country risk assessment for Mexico and discuss the advantages/disadvantages to choosing Mexico as a home country.

7.    Does the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act make you more confortable with foreign trade?  Does it encourage or discourage your business?  Defend this with specifics.

8.    Which business model will be best for your company?  Describe the model you choose and at least one other model.  Choose which model would be best for your company.  Defend your decision.

9.    Is Sarbannes-Oxley helpful?  Cover the elements of the bill and explain how it has or could effect Wall Street decisions.

10.    Do product liability standards unnecessarily restrict trade?