Child labour and the Western response: What is a responsible approach to child labour in the developing world?

In a globalized world, competition in production has enabled the global multi-nationals to take advantage of cheap labour and lower working standards in producing cheap commodities for the Western market. Attempts by workers competing for jobs in these markets have often forced highly exploitative conditions upon the workers, and at the bottom of the huge pool of available labour are children, who are often chosen deliberately over adults because they can be exploited more ruthlessness than the latter. What are the real circumstances confronting child workers and what is the effect of interference by those in the west genuinely trying to make conditions better for working children? This disc... click for more

Identify the cultural (including religion, ethical business behavior, social responsibility, language, etc.), political, economic, legal and technological issues of marketing wheelchairs in developing countries.

As the VP of International Sales, you are responsible not only for sales but also for sales strategy. Prepare a preliminary report to the CEO identifying which three countries you think would most likely be interested in The Company's mobility product ( like wheelchairs) and state why you think these would be good target countries. Describe the opportunities and risks in each of the target countries. Then discuss the cultural (including religion, ethical business behavior, social responsibility, language, etc.), political, economic, legal and technology issues you, as Vice-President of International Sales will face when selling into these countries. In addition, explain any other differences... click for more

Current/Recent Protests in Honduras

Current/recent protests in Honduras: examples environmental, religious, indigenous, feminists, peasants, labor, minority. What were the reasons for the protests? Are they linked to economic and social problems? Are there religious groups in Honduras that usually address social and economic problems in Honduras? I have searched the internet for 2 days on this and cannot find any current related news, articles etc. other than on CAFTA. I have to do an essay, but can't find any current information to get started. Thanks.

International Internet - Internet Successes

Despite the difficulties, many technology companies experienced when the dot-com bubble burst - Internet commerce (e-business) is here to stay. What resources does an International Internet retailer need other than merely a storefront on the Internet? Does it require fewer physical, financial, and human resources than a traditional retailer, or just as many? Explain. Research one of the following companies (Yahoo, Google, EBay, AOL, or other internet companies you may be aware of) and explain why it is so successful despite the failures of other dot.com organizations. Explain what you think made this company so successful.

International finance management

What are at least four international financial management issues the combined company doing business internationally must address that would not be a concern of a company just doing business domestically? What are some ways in which an international company can protect itself from any adverse effects of or risks from the issues chosen in h. above, giving specific examples from your specific companies?