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What would be the best strategic approach, to do a joint-venture business in the following countries? Japan Pakistan Australia I am about to launch a new business into these three countries and need to know the best way to approach them as a partner.

Strategies in a Global Environment

Economies of Scale These occur when mass producing a good results in lower average cost. Economies of scale occur within an firm (internal) or within an industry (external). Internal Economies of Scale These are economies made within a firm as a result of mass production. As the firm produces more and more goods, so average cost begin to fall because of: Technical economies made in the actual production of the good. For example, large firms can use expensive machinery, intensively. Managerial economies made in the administration of a large firm by splitting up management jobs and employing specialist accountants, salesmen, etc. Financial economies made by borrowing money at lower... click for more

Need help with research on market entry into China

I am looking for some help on locating academia based articles (ABInform or lexis/Nexis) on market entry into China for medical devices. other types of regulated products (pharmaceuticals for example) could also be used if in close correlation. I am looking at early market entry needs/requirements, and whether a joint venture is the appropriate mechanism for market entry (versus other types like wholly owned subsidiary, etc.). Listing with abstracts would need to be sent for review of applicability to the topic.

International Management

Give an example of how a company (pick any company) has chosen to compete globally. Give the reasons and methods (exporting, foreign licensing, foriegn assembly, soreign subsidiries) for the global move. Discuss at least one management problem that arose and how it was solved.

International business law

(pick any company to talk about) A company has chosen to compete globally. Discuss one type of international law that has affected the company's plans to expand legally (has hinder the company to export or do business in the country).