1、Global Business Organizations,Ultimate version By Y-Chen 15-05-2011,Paper Work,Standards,Table Introduction Contents Conclusion Appendix with chosen company annual report Reference Approximate 2500 words RA if below 9 “S” of 15 topics,Outcome 1,Outcome 1,Topic 1: Describe the historic context of one

2、 Global Business Organization Topic 2: Describe the development of the Organizations global expansion,Topic 1,Historical context Export department Overseas sales office,Topic 2,Business Structure: Centralized or Decentralized Developing of the Organizations expansion: Joint- Venture / Global acquisi

3、tions and Mergers / Oversea subsidiaries,Outcome 2 Screening and Testing) idea generation screening business analysis concept development product testing product launch managing the product cycle for global position,Topic 2,the use of outsourcing for manufacture the use of contract manufacture sourc

4、ing components integrating manufacturing units moving materials between sites,Topic 3,Local market criteria: customer expectations and taste disposable incomes technological standards safety and legal standards cultural, religious and social influences Geography factors Customer rights and interests

5、,Topic 4,Pricing and distribution policies and logistics Pricing influences: currency fluctuations government or legislative controls level of disposable income inflation and cost of living competition,Topic 4,Distribution influences: transport infrastructure retail and wholesale market structure lo

6、cation and density of customers Logistics: must get its products to market at the right time / right quantities / right place / right price / goods in good condition.,Topic 5,Marketing of products: standardise or adaption promotional mix and tools to suit individual market needs e.g. strategy allian

7、ce,Outcome 4,Outcome 4,Topic 1: Analyze the Organizations policy for recruitment to senior positions on a global basis Topic 2: Analyze the salaries in the countries where operations take place Topic 3: Identify variations in labor relations experienced by the organization in the countries where the

8、y operate,Topic 1,Recruitment policy: competence knowledge skills language skills ability to adapt to change experience self reliance age education health family status motivational potential leadership potential,Topic 2,Global salaries: basic salary allowances: cost of living, relocation taxation:

9、home or local additional benefits : health insurance, pension, housing, travel, bonuses,Topic 3,Labor relations: Contract Terms Outsourcing Unionization Relocation Redundancy Downsizing,Outcome 5,Outcome 5,Explain how a Global Business Organisation operates their financial decision making in terms o

10、f centralisation or decentralisation Explain how exchange rate fluctuations can affect the Organisation,Outcome 5,Explain the methods used by the Global Business Organisation when reporting on its annual accounts Explain the financial influences which may play a part in the decision of the Organisat

11、ion to produce items in one country over another,Topic 1,Centralization or decentralization: Centralization Decentralization Centralization and decentralization,Topic 2,Exchange rate fluctuations: Transaction Risk Translation Risk Operation Risk Strategy for exchange rate: Hedging forward exchange c

12、ontracts / currency swap / Parallel loans / Foreign exchange reserve / Leads and Lags,Topic 3,Methods of Annual accounts reporting: (with appendix of annual reporting of the chosen company and analysis) Dates used Currency Equivalence Balance Sheet Profit & Loss account Cash Flow,Topic 4,Financial influences: Tax concessions Grants Investment incentives Wage s