blzrul Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 None of the above. License the technology to IBM or Apple, make sure you get a BIG royalty, and let them worry about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKC Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 You are the international manager of a US business that has just developed a revolutionary new personal computer that can perform the same functions as IBM and Apple computers and their clones but costs only half as much to manufacture. Your CEO has asked you to formulate a recommendation for how to expand into Western Europe. Your options are (i) to export from the United States, (ii) to license a European Firm to manufacture and market the computer in Europe and (iii) to set up a wholly owned subsidiary in Europe. Evaluate the pros and cons of each alternative and suggest a course of action to your CEO. Thank you all for your help 45886[/snapback] The costs to manufacture in the U.S. are non-competitive. China is the preferred option but short of that, and considering your specific directive, you could make the best argument for a point of manufacture like Ireland. Look up the Shannon Free Zone and build your plan there- there are already qualified and comeptetn workers plus the tax incentives are very good. Not to mention when you knock off you get to hang out with the "funnest" people in the world ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 Not the US! We have laws against exporting semi-powerful PCs to other countries. Western Europe baby where they don't have those laws! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILLS4LIFE Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 Whoooaa!! she failed because you never helped her!!! Missed that. 341502[/snapback] Gee...I wonder why she doesnt come back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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