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International Biz
International Business Rennes SB
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Define International Business (IB) and identify the three major operating objectives companies pursue. | IB is any commercial transaction crossing borders of two or more nations. |
| 1st Objective of IB: | Sales Expansion: Access more consumers globally; spread fixed costs; increase profits. |
| 2nd Objective of IB: | Resource Acquisition: Obtain cheaper, better, or new resources and knowledge from foreign countries. |
| 3rd Objective of IB: | Risk Reduction: Disperse operations across countries to reduce operational risks. |
| Define the three predominant types of economic systems #1 | Market Economy: Resources allocated by consumer choice; minimal government (capitalism, laissez-faire) |
| Define the three predominant types of economic systems #2 | Command Economy: Centralized government control; planning and collectivism |
| Define the three predominant types of economic systems #3 | Mixed Economy: Blend of market and command systems; balances private/public ownership; regulates capitalism |