Description

• Chapter 4: Economic Development of Nations
• Chapter 5: International Trade Theory
• Chapter 7: Foreign Direct Investment

Directions:

• Write a short summary,  and then answer all of the questions at the end of the case.
• Always use references.
• The summary should not exceed one page.
• Please read the case about three times before attempting to answer any question and you will find you get a better understanding of what is being asked of you.
• Please be sure to back up your answers with facts from the textbook, and put together complete and well thought out responses. I am looking for original input so, please integrate your thoughts and experiences in each case assignment.
• Also make sure that you support and reinforce your answers and replies with factual information from the textbook, research, work/life experiences, etc.

 Thinking Globally

5-16. As the first to set up an international air express business in

1969, OHL had the first-mover advantage over other companies.

Is being a first mover as advantageous for a service

company such as OHL as it is for a manufacturing company

such as Boeing? Explain.

5-17. What elements are necessary for a service company to

achieve global success?

5-18. Instead of relying on local agents, OHL prides itself on

having iL~ own staff of around 350,000 people across the

globe. What are the merits and drawbacks of this international

staffing approach?

5-19. What do you think are the dangers, if any, of being a first

mover?