scholarly journals International Markets: Malaysian Construction Contractors and the Stage Theory

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 94-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Awil ◽  
Abdul Rashid Abdul Aziz
Keyword(s):  
International Markets ◽  
Stage Theory ◽  
Export Credit ◽  
Market Information ◽  
Relevant Market ◽  
Market Intelligence ◽  
Informed Decisions

Reduced demand for services, lack of finances for projects and idle resources at homehave resulted in loss of business for Malaysian construction contractors. Among the optionsthat are explored in this paper is internationalisation of services to help the contractorsgainfully employ their resources and diversify their markets. Integration of worldmarkets, faster transportation and improved means of communication have made it possiblefor contractors to undertake work in international markets. It was found that contractorswere motivated to internationalise by need to make the firm a viable one byconsidering the long-term profitability. Reputation and size of the firm were found to befactors that help contractors in winning contracts overseas. Most non-exporters were concernedwith provision of market intelligence and export credit finance. It was found thatproviding relevant market information, accessible to both exporter and non-exporters, canhelp firms make informed decisions. Any assistance provided should match the firm to thestage the firm has reached in exporting

scholarly journals Financial Instruments to Support Russian Exporters

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 29-38
Author(s):  
A. A. Tarasov
Keyword(s):  
International Development ◽  
International Markets ◽  
Export Credit ◽  
Optimization Approach ◽  
Financial Instruments ◽  
Corporate Capital ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Revolving Credit

The subject of the research is the basic financial instruments for the support of Russian exporters that can ensure the competitiveness of Russian corporations in the international markets. The purpose of the article is a structured description of the line of banking products that are available for leading Russian exporters, as well as defining the tools for international development banks whose member is the Russian Federation; also, commercial banks products classification for exporters, and study of pre-export credit.  The methodological base for the research is optimization approach application to the forming of the capital structure for the exporting corporation using financial tools. To analyze banking products, structural and process approaches, including describing the parameters and pre-export and post export financing mechanisms and detailed execution schedule of the transactions, are used. Three key elements of corporate capital raising are discriminated. They are optimal structuring of the deal, correct organization of the monetary fund’s raising process, and efficient risk management in raising debt and stock capital. It is concluded that exporters have to use a number of different banking products to raise capital for achieving tactical and strategic aims of development. Depending on the needed size, terms and structure of the transactions the corporation can use such tools as short-term revolving credit, medium-term investment credit, long-term project financing.

Sources and Use of Market Information: An Analysis of Successful Small and Medium Sized Exporters

2008 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 62-79
Author(s):  
Mark Burridge ◽  
Robert Bradshaw
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Firm Size ◽  
International Marketing ◽  
Empirical Work ◽  
Marketing Research ◽  
Market Information ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
External Sources

This paper shows that most small and medium sized exporters do not undertake international marketing research. Given this finding the research goes on to consider successful exporters. These firms do engage in such research and their activities are therefore explored in detail. The empirical work shows that the firms make much greater use of in-house rather than external sources of information. The research also shows that successful firms put much greater emphasis on the information required for long term strategic planning. In addition, evidence is presented to suggest that the extent to which information is collected as well as the sources used by these companies is at least partly determined by firm size.

IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON THE GLOBAL ENERGY COAL MARKET

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (12) ◽  
pp. 147-152
Author(s):  
G. L. KRASNYANSKY ◽  
◽  
A. E. SARYCHEV ◽  
Keyword(s):  
International Markets ◽  
Global Energy ◽  
Price Changes ◽  
Low Calorie ◽  
Thermal Coal ◽  
Coal Market ◽  
Long Term Consequences ◽  
Development Prospects ◽  
High Calorie

The article highlights the changes in the global thermal coal market associated with the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, examines the dynamics of import volumes by key countries - consumers of thermal coal and export volumes by major exporting countries, as well as price changes in the main international markets. Analysis of changes in the global steam coal market caused by the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and a number of other objective factors demonstrates a change in the competitive positions of the largest exporting countries, which may have long-term consequences. In addition, the article examines the continuing trend of dividing the thermal coal market into the high-calorie and low-calorie thermal coal markets, which have multidirectional development prospects.

A culture of employee engagement: a strategic perspective for global managers

2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 46-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonia Taneja ◽  
Scott S. Sewell ◽  
Randall Y. Odom
Keyword(s):  
Employee Engagement ◽  
International Markets ◽  
Global Strategy ◽  
Organizational Sustainability ◽  
Organizational Leaders ◽  
Employee Communication ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Business Results ◽  
Strategic Perspective

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop a model that identifies the strategies that have the ability to create a culture of employee engagement for global managers in making the tactical adaptations necessary to develop and implement global strategy in an increasingly complex and dynamic marketplace. Design/methodology/approach – The authors focused on the global managers charged with the responsibilities of developing and creating a culture of employee engagement as an important strategy for the competitive advantage of organizations. Findings – Employee engagement should be viewed as a long-term commitment between the employees and the organization, each supporting the other in an era of increasing international operations. In fact, employee engagement is an important strategy for long-term organizational sustainability in international markets. Practical implications – Employee engagement is critical to the management and retention of talented employees in the organization. It can be achieved by managing global mobility in increasingly complex global workplaces; talent so that it enhances business results; training and development; rewards, recognitions and engagement; manager/employee communication and interaction; and leadership and development. Originality/value – In today’s global society, it is critical for organizational leaders to focus on creating a culture of employee engagement to attract and retain quality employees in an increasingly competitive market. Engaged employees are more committed to their work and feel connected to the success of their organization. In addition, they are more likely to believe in their organization’s values, mission and vision. The increasing utilization of boundary less organizations poses a challenge for leaders who strive to create and maintain employee engagement within an organization.

scholarly journals An empirical capital market rate function for South Africa

2001 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-89
Author(s):  
Elna Pretorius ◽  
Charlotte Du Toit
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Monetary Policy ◽  
Interest Rate ◽  
South African ◽  
Capital Market ◽  
International Markets ◽  
Rate Function ◽  
Market Rate ◽  
Related Approach

The aim of this paper is to explain the determinants of the South African long-term interest rate. A market-related approach is followed which explains interest rate determination on the basis of the relationships between the capital market and other domestic and international markets. Some implications for monetary policy are derived.

Matched-Long Term Maturity Stock and Bond Returns in International Markets

2002 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-53
Author(s):  
Nusret Cakici ◽  
Mitchell Kellman ◽  
Elli Kraizberg
Keyword(s):  
Stock Returns ◽  
Average Rate ◽  
International Markets ◽  
Strong Positive Correlation ◽  
Bond Yields ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Inflation Rates ◽  
Bond Returns ◽  
Sectional Analysis

This paper examines the relationship between real stock returns and matched-maturity long-term bond yields for 16 countries. We find a strong positive correlation between real stock returns and corresponding matched-maturity long-term bond returns for every country in the sample. Our findings also indicate that the volatility of long term real stock returns is closely related to the volatility of long term real bond yields. Finally, an additional cross-sectional analysis indicates that the sensitivity of real stock returns to real bond yields in each country is negatively related to the average rate of inflation and the coefficient of variation of these inflation rates.

Market Intelligence for International Markets

1989 ◽  
Vol 7 (5/6) ◽  
pp. 30-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keith Fletcher ◽  
Colin Wheeler
Keyword(s):  
International Markets ◽  
Market Intelligence

International Market Orientation and International Outcomes

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 669-696 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diana Escandón-Barbosa ◽  
Miguel Hernandez-Espallardo ◽  
Augusto Rodriguez
Keyword(s):  
Market Orientation ◽  
International Market ◽  
International Markets ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Internal And External Factors ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
International Sales

The literature in the field of internationalization has managed to link other areas of knowledge such as marketing to give an explanation to the establishment of strategies to survive in international markets. In this sense, the concept of international market orientation emerges that manages to explain how businesses design a strategy to improve the satisfaction of customer needs in international contexts. The purpose of this article is finding the factors that influence the relationship between the international market orientation and international results. In turn, the directors of export SME´s should be aware that entering international markets prematurely and achieving a significant percentage by volume of international sales does not necessarily guarantee better international performance. They should search for other types of resources or capabilities that permit better possibilities of obtaining competitive advantage in the long-term, such as the adoption of an international market orientation, which makes it possible to evaluate and analyze the internal and external factors present in a company’s internal dynamics. To achieve this objective is taken as the unit of analysis Colombian exporters companies through a sample of 319 surveys and that are processed in a hierarchical regression analysis. The main findings confirm that adopt a strategy of international orientation relative to other strategies such as innovative and entrepreneurial orientation does have positive effects on the internationalization of companies. However, this strategy has a tendency to saturation and therefore can generate negative effects on the international results.

scholarly journals Supporting competitiveness of textile companies in Ukraine

2019 ◽  
pp. 141-150
Author(s):  
Olena Berestetska
Keyword(s):  
Textile Industry ◽  
International Markets ◽  
Financial Sustainability ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Expert Evaluation ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
High Quality ◽  
National Market ◽  
Market Relations

In the conditions of market relations, each enterprise aims at maximizing the results of their performance. On the other hand, a competitive environment poses additional challenges in achieving this goal. Therefore, enterprises need to create and maintain competitive advantages, the main of which are aimed at manufacturing high quality products and meeting consumers’ expectations. That is why the purpose of the study is to assess the competitiveness of domestic textile enterprises and to develop proposals for their competitive positioning both on the national and international markets. The author proposes a model of expert evaluation of competitiveness in the textile industry of the national economy. The results of the study make it possible to conclude that there is sufficient potential for restoration and competitive development of the textile industry. It is stressed that democratic prices and high quality should become the key factors of competitiveness. It is determined that manufacturing high quality products by domestic enterprises will ensure long-term financial sustainability of enterprises and additional investments, which will help to increase production volumes, create more workplaces, improve the positioning of the industry on the national market, and increase its export potential.

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