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Hidden Protectionism or Legitimate Concern? The U.S.-EU Beef Hormone Dispute
written by Roy C. Nelson, fl. 2013 (Glendale, AZ: Thunderbird Global School of Management, 2013, originally published 2013), 6 page(s)
The U.S. made a deal with the EU to drop its trade dispute in the WTO over the EU’s ban on hormone-treated beef. In return for the U.S. ending the WTO case and dropping its retaliatory tariffs on selected EU products, the EU would increase its imports of non-hormone-treated beef from the U.S. While the 14 beef p...
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written by Roy C. Nelson, fl. 2013 (Glendale, AZ: Thunderbird Global School of Management, 2013, originally published 2013), 6 page(s)
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The U.S. made a deal with the EU to drop its trade dispute in the WTO over the EU’s ban on hormone-treated beef. In return for the U.S. ending the WTO case and dropping its retaliatory tariffs on selected EU products, the EU would increase its imports of non-hormone-treated beef from the U.S. While the 14 beef producers who participated in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s non-hormone-treated cattle (NHTC) program were pleased, the bulk of...
The U.S. made a deal with the EU to drop its trade dispute in the WTO over the EU’s ban on hormone-treated beef. In return for the U.S. ending the WTO case and dropping its retaliatory tariffs on selected EU products, the EU would increase its imports of non-hormone-treated beef from the U.S. While the 14 beef producers who participated in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s non-hormone-treated cattle (NHTC) program were pleased, the bulk of the U.S. beef industry, almost all of which uses growth hormones in its production processes, would not benefit from this deal.
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Business & Economics
Content Type
Case study
Author / Creator
Roy C. Nelson, fl. 2013
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Thunderbird Global School of Management
Topic / Theme
Regulations, International trade, Political debates, Food industry, Management of Companies and Enterprises, Regional Trade Blocs
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International Pizza House in Brazil
written by Thunderbird Global School of Management (Glendale, AZ: Thunderbird Global School of Management, 2001, originally published 2001), 10 page(s)
This case centers on the decisions a key executive must make to restore the image and profitability of his multinational pizza franchise in Porto Alegre, Brazil. The case contains information on franchising in Brazil and background information on both the franchiser and franchisee (disguised). In addition, the stu...
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written by Thunderbird Global School of Management (Glendale, AZ: Thunderbird Global School of Management, 2001, originally published 2001), 10 page(s)
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This case centers on the decisions a key executive must make to restore the image and profitability of his multinational pizza franchise in Porto Alegre, Brazil. The case contains information on franchising in Brazil and background information on both the franchiser and franchisee (disguised). In addition, the student is given information about Brazil
Field of Study
Business & Economics
Content Type
Case study
Author / Creator
Thunderbird Global School of Management
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
Thunderbird Global School of Management
Topic / Theme
Organizational change, Organizational behavior, International trade, Economic conditions, Food industry, Management of Companies and Enterprises, Global Marketing Management, Standardization/Adaptation Issues
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Kenny Rogers Roasters in China
written by Thunderbird Global School of Management (Glendale, AZ: Thunderbird Global School of Management, 1996, originally published 1996), 15 page(s)
Kenny Rogers Roasters (KRR) in China series consists of two cases. The Kenny Rogers Roasters in China (A) case documents the efforts of a U.S.-based fast food chain to penetrate the Chinese market in the mid-1990s. The cases focus on Tony Wang, president of Franchise Investment Corporation of Asia (FICA), as he ev...
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written by Thunderbird Global School of Management (Glendale, AZ: Thunderbird Global School of Management, 1996, originally published 1996), 15 page(s)
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Kenny Rogers Roasters (KRR) in China series consists of two cases. The Kenny Rogers Roasters in China (A) case documents the efforts of a U.S.-based fast food chain to penetrate the Chinese market in the mid-1990s. The cases focus on Tony Wang, president of Franchise Investment Corporation of Asia (FICA), as he evaluates the market potential for KRR in China and selects a joint venture partner for the first restaurant. The accompanying KRR in Chi...
Kenny Rogers Roasters (KRR) in China series consists of two cases. The Kenny Rogers Roasters in China (A) case documents the efforts of a U.S.-based fast food chain to penetrate the Chinese market in the mid-1990s. The cases focus on Tony Wang, president of Franchise Investment Corporation of Asia (FICA), as he evaluates the market potential for KRR in China and selects a joint venture partner for the first restaurant. The accompanying KRR in China (B) case focuses on site selection issues which are at the heart of Tony Wang's ambitions for the restaurant chain in China. Both the (A) and (B) cases can be taught together in a single 90 minute class.
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Business & Economics
Content Type
Case study
Author / Creator
Thunderbird Global School of Management
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
Thunderbird Global School of Management
Topic / Theme
Retail franchises, Organizational change, Food industry, International trade, Management of Companies and Enterprises, Joint ventures and Strategic Alliances
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McDonald's Adventure in the Hotel Industry
written by Stefan Michel, fl. 2005 (Glendale, AZ: Thunderbird Global School of Management, 2005, originally published 2005), 16 page(s)
In 2001, McDonald's launched a new venture by opening two hotels in Switzerland (Zurich and Lully) under the name "Golden Arch Hotel." The hotels were positioned as four-star accommodations with cutting-edge in-room technology and unique, modern interior design. Testimonials of guests were mixed following their st...
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written by Stefan Michel, fl. 2005 (Glendale, AZ: Thunderbird Global School of Management, 2005, originally published 2005), 16 page(s)
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In 2001, McDonald's launched a new venture by opening two hotels in Switzerland (Zurich and Lully) under the name "Golden Arch Hotel." The hotels were positioned as four-star accommodations with cutting-edge in-room technology and unique, modern interior design. Testimonials of guests were mixed following their stays in the Golden Arch Hotels. Most seemed to agree, however, that the four-star rating didn't seem to match with McDonald's image.
Field of Study
Business & Economics
Content Type
Case study
Author / Creator
Stefan Michel, fl. 2005
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
Thunderbird Global School of Management
Topic / Theme
Hotels and inns, Market competition, Food industry, Organizational change, International trade, Management of Companies and Enterprises, Global Product/Service Issues
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McDonald's in India
written by Kishore Dashi, fl. 2005 (Glendale, AZ: Thunderbird Global School of Management, 2005, originally published 2005), 25 page(s)
McDonald's relative success in India has several important lessons for global MNCs that are interested in exploring the challenges and opportunities in emerging markets. Given the unique cultural space of India, where most people do not eat beef and pork, where most people prefer vegetarian foods, and where people...
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written by Kishore Dashi, fl. 2005 (Glendale, AZ: Thunderbird Global School of Management, 2005, originally published 2005), 25 page(s)
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McDonald's relative success in India has several important lessons for global MNCs that are interested in exploring the challenges and opportunities in emerging markets. Given the unique cultural space of India, where most people do not eat beef and pork, where most people prefer vegetarian foods, and where people's food habits are dominated by regional food preferences, how could a beef-based hamburger chain achieve success? This case analyzes M...
McDonald's relative success in India has several important lessons for global MNCs that are interested in exploring the challenges and opportunities in emerging markets. Given the unique cultural space of India, where most people do not eat beef and pork, where most people prefer vegetarian foods, and where people's food habits are dominated by regional food preferences, how could a beef-based hamburger chain achieve success? This case analyzes McDonald's carefully planned context-specific strategies for its business growth in India.
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Field of Study
Business & Economics
Content Type
Case study
Author / Creator
Kishore Dashi, fl. 2005
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
Thunderbird Global School of Management
Topic / Theme
Local populations, Economic development, International trade, Organizational change, Food industry, Management of Companies and Enterprises, Emerging Economies
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Wendy's Franchising In Argentina
written by Thunderbird Global School of Management (Glendale, AZ: Thunderbird Global School of Management, 1998, originally published 1998), 12 page(s)
The Rio Tinto Group has been a leader in implementation of sustainable development in the mining industry. During Sir Robert Wilson's 30+-year Rio Tinto career, the company evolved from taking a reactive response to external stakeholder criticism to a proactive position to help the mining industry, and industry in...
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written by Thunderbird Global School of Management (Glendale, AZ: Thunderbird Global School of Management, 1998, originally published 1998), 12 page(s)
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The Rio Tinto Group has been a leader in implementation of sustainable development in the mining industry. During Sir Robert Wilson's 30+-year Rio Tinto career, the company evolved from taking a reactive response to external stakeholder criticism to a proactive position to help the mining industry, and industry in general, embrace sustainable development practices. Wilson championed Rio Tinto's efforts to transform the company with initiatives su...
The Rio Tinto Group has been a leader in implementation of sustainable development in the mining industry. During Sir Robert Wilson's 30+-year Rio Tinto career, the company evolved from taking a reactive response to external stakeholder criticism to a proactive position to help the mining industry, and industry in general, embrace sustainable development practices. Wilson championed Rio Tinto's efforts to transform the company with initiatives such as those that countered apartheid in South Africa
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Field of Study
Business & Economics
Content Type
Case study
Author / Creator
Thunderbird Global School of Management
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
Thunderbird Global School of Management
Topic / Theme
Organizational change, Food industry, Retail franchises, International trade, Management of Companies and Enterprises, Configuration and Coordination Issues
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