Term Paper on "Selling Medical Supplies to Mozambique"

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MODULE 14—SELECTING AN INTERNATIONAL PRICING STRATEGY

1. THE ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT. Identify economic factors (personal income level, inflation rate, taxes) that might influence pricing decisions in this country. (In many countries, people may not be able to afford products that are considered minor purchases in industrialized nation.)

2. COST ANALYSIS. Estimate production costs and other business expenses that would be encountered when offering this product or service. (The total cost of providing an item must include both direct production costs as well as administrative and overhead expenses.)

3. DEMAND ANALYSIS. Analyze the potential demand for this product (or service) based on the current and expected market. (As a product gains in popularity or a country’s economy improves, demand for various items is likely to expand.)

4. COMPETITOR ANALYSIS. Compare your pricing plans with those of any competitors that may be providing identical or similar products or services.

Step 2: Action Plan

Prepare a summary report consisting of the following components:

1. An overview of economic factors that could influence pricing strategies.

2. A synopsis of costs that would influence the price of the good of service being proposed for global business operations.

3. A description of demand factors, competitor actions, and government regulations that might affect pricing activities.

4. Recommend a pricing strategy (including specific prices) for the proposed enterprise. Provide evidence to support your proposal.

MODULE 15— DETERMINING ORGANIZATIONAL FINANCIAL RESULTS

1. REVENUE SOURCES. Identify and estimate amounts for product (or service) sales for various market segments. (For example, some companies sell both to consumers and businesses. A heating company may sell furnaces to homeowners as well as to companies.)

2. OPERATING COSTS. List and estimate operating expenses necessary for producing (or obtaining), storing, marketing, and distributing the product (or service) for this business enterprise.

3. START-UP COSTS. Review your start-up cost estimate from Module 7. Suggest any revisions based on additional information or expanded knowledge of the planned business operation.

4. PROFITABILITY. Describe an expected profit level for this global business venture based on economic conditions, competition, the size of the operation, and the market environment of the country. (Most new business activities take two, three, or more years before becoming profitable. Many ventures never earn a profit and either cease operations or a revised plan is implemented.)

Step 2: Action Plan

Prepare a summary report consisting of the following components:

5. A description of revenue sources and estimated amounts for the proposed global enterprise.

6. A synopsis of estimated operating expenses and start-up costs.

7. An analysis of expected profitability over the next few years. Provide evidence to support your analysis.

1. FINANCIAL GAINS. Identify potential profit levels and other measures of financial success for this global business operation. (Commonly considered measurements of financial success include profits, return on investment, market share, sales growth.)

2. ECONOMIC BENEFITS. Discuss positive economic contributions that this business operation might have for the host country. (Economic benefits may include improved infrastructure, creation of jobs, more efficient use of natural resources, or increased personal income.)

3. SOCIAL BENEFITS. Determine improvements to the country’s society that might result from the company’s global business activities. (Positive social results might include improved employee training, expanded heath care and other benefits for workers, or additional housing facilities.)

4. SOCIAL COSTS. Describe potential drawbacks for the host country that might result from this business venture. (Social costs of global business operations may include pollution, reduction in natural resources, or changes in traditions.)

Step 2: Action Plan

Prepare a summary report consisting of the following components:

8. An overview of potential financial gains from the proposed global enterprise.

9. A description of possible economic benefits for the countries involved.

10. A synopsis of social benefits and possible costs associated with the proposed business venture.

MODULE 16— MEASURING INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SUCCESS

5. FINANCIAL GAINS. Identify potential profit levels and other measures of financial success for this global business operation. (Commonly considered measurements of financial success include profits, return on investment, market share, sales growth.)

6. ECONOMIC BENEFITS. Discuss positive economic contributions that this business operation might have for the host country. (Economic benefits may include improved infrastructure, creation of jobs, more efficient use of natural resources, or increased personal income.)

7. SOCIAL BENEFITS. Determine improvements to the country’s society that might result from the company’s global business activities. (Positive social results might include improved employee training, expanded heath care and other benefits for workers, or additional housing facilities.)

8. SOCIAL COSTS. Describe potential drawbacks for the host country that might result from this business venture. (Social costs of global business operations may include pollution, reduction in natural resources, or changes in traditions.)

Step 2: Action Plan

Prepare a summary report consisting of the following components:

11. An overview of potential financial gains from the proposed global enterprise.

12. A description of possible economic benefits for the countries involved.

13. A synopsis of social benefits and possible costs associated with the proposed business venture.