Session 2     1-      In a short essay, explain some of the obstacles that international firms often face when dealing with employees ,customers ,and business partners from other cultures

2-      How can companies embrace corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability into their Global Businesses ?

Chapter 5

     1-      In a short essay, Discuss the internationalization theory , provide examples.

     2-      What is a collaborative venture ? In a short essay, describe the two major types of international collaborative ventures.

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Session 4

Chapter 6

1.Describe the two elements which contribute to country risk. Elobroating on the various issues that contribute to such risks. Provide examples of countries with high and low country risk, and explain the reasons for these two distinctions.

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Session 5 

Chapter 8

 1.In a short essay, describe some of the risks and challenges of doing business in emerging markets. What strategies help firms enter emerging markets successfully? 

2.In a short essay, explain why family conglomerates dominate emerging markets. What are the benefits to foreign firms who collaborate with FCs in order to do business in emerging markets?

 3.How are large MNEs from advanced economies competing against new emerging market MNEs? In a short essay, describe the methods used by the incumbents to protect market share from emergent firms.