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International Business [INT4801_2021] Assignment Pack 3 [UN883741]. ............................ 4
1) Highlight the foreign market entry modes available to firms that want to expand
internationally. Discuss these modes of entry and explain the mode of foreign market entry
that MTN adopted to enter the Iranian mobile market. Premise your answer on appropriate
theory. (20 marks) ................................................................................................................. 4
Interpretation. .................................................................................................................... 4
Requirements..................................................................................................................... 4
Introduction. .................................................................................................................. 4
Body. ............................................................................................................................. 5
Conclusion. .................................................................................................................... 7
2). Using relevant international business theories, justify the major motives behind
divestment. Conversely, under what circumstances will acquisition be a logical strategic
approach in international business context? (20 marks) ......................................................... 9
Requirements..................................................................................................................... 9
Introduction. .................................................................................................................. 9
Body. ............................................................................................................................. 9
Conclusion. .................................................................................................................. 11
3) You are appointed chief financial officer of a company involved in international business.
Explain how you will take into account the differences in accounting standards and control
systems of the various countries you will be involved with. (25 marks) ............................... 12
Requirements................................................................................................................... 12
Introduction. ................................................................................................................ 12
Body. ........................................................................................................................... 12
Conclusion. .................................................................................................................. 14
4) Taking into account the relevant tax principles, critically discuss ways in which an
organisation involved in international business can manage costs reduction and tax
obligations. ......................................................................................................................... 15
Requirements................................................................................................................... 15
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Introduction. .................................................................................................................... 15
Body ............................................................................................................................ 15
Conclusion. .................................................................................................................. 16
Bibliography ....................................................................................................................... 17
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Disclaimer
The assignment pack is centred on INT4801 assignment 3 questions. It is a product of
internal and external research that includes the study guide, prescribed text books and
other authentic sources. It is therefore, advised for students not to share it as it is for the
benefit of paying students. For clarity, students are free to call on the provided number
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+27717513144 Page 1
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Table of Contents
International Business [INT4801_2021] Assignment Pack 3 [UN883741]. ............................ 4
1) Highlight the foreign market entry modes available to firms that want to expand
internationally. Discuss these modes of entry and explain the mode of foreign market entry
that MTN adopted to enter the Iranian mobile market. Premise your answer on appropriate
theory. (20 marks) ................................................................................................................. 4
Interpretation. .................................................................................................................... 4
Requirements..................................................................................................................... 4
Introduction. .................................................................................................................. 4
Body. ............................................................................................................................. 5
Conclusion. .................................................................................................................... 7
2). Using relevant international business theories, justify the major motives behind
divestment. Conversely, under what circumstances will acquisition be a logical strategic
approach in international business context? (20 marks) ......................................................... 9
Requirements..................................................................................................................... 9
Introduction. .................................................................................................................. 9
Body. ............................................................................................................................. 9
Conclusion. .................................................................................................................. 11
3) You are appointed chief financial officer of a company involved in international business.
Explain how you will take into account the differences in accounting standards and control
systems of the various countries you will be involved with. (25 marks) ............................... 12
Requirements................................................................................................................... 12
Introduction. ................................................................................................................ 12
Body. ........................................................................................................................... 12
Conclusion. .................................................................................................................. 14
4) Taking into account the relevant tax principles, critically discuss ways in which an
organisation involved in international business can manage costs reduction and tax
obligations. ......................................................................................................................... 15
Requirements................................................................................................................... 15
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Introduction. .................................................................................................................... 15
Body ............................................................................................................................ 15
Conclusion. .................................................................................................................. 16
Bibliography ....................................................................................................................... 17
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