2.4 – Assignment

Chapter 3:

Question 2 – What are the main elements of the air transportation infrastructure? How would the quality and dependability of the air transportation infrastructure affect an international shipment?

Question 3 – What are the main elements of the land transportation and warehousing infrastructure? How would the quality and dependability of these infrastructures affect an international shipment?

Question 4 – What are the main elements of the communication and utilities infrastructure? How would the quality and dependability of these infrastructures affect an international shipment?

Chapter 4:

Question 4 – Why would a company decide to franchise abroad?

Question 5 – What advantages would a foreign trade zone represent for an importer/ exporter?

Question 6 – What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a subsidiary rather than a joint venture for a firm interested in manufacturing abroad?