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The (IBE) International Business Environment is multidimensional as it involves various things like the political risks, cultural differences, exchange risks, legal & taxation issues. Therefore (IBE) International Business Environment is crucial for a country’s economy. It plays a pivotal role in the growth and development of the country.
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An international business environment refers to the surrounding in which international companies run their businesses. Therefore, it is mandatory for the people at the managerial level to work on the factors that comprise of International Business Environment.
The Difference between Business Environment and International Business
International business is an exchange of goods and services that conducts its operations across national borders, between two or more countries. International business[1] is also known as Globalization whereas, a Business Environment is the surrounding in which the international companies operate.
The advantages are discussed below:
In this segment we shall discuss various types of international business environment:
The political environment refers to the type of the government, the government relationship with a business, & the political risk in the country. Doing business internationally, therefore, implies dealing with a different type of government, relationships, & levels of risk.
There are many different types of political systems, for example, multi-party democracies, one-party states, constitutional monarchies, dictatorships (military & non-military). Therefore, in analyzing the political-legal environment, an organization may broadly consider the following aspects:
The economic environment relates to all the factors that contribute to a country’s attractiveness for foreign businesses. The economic environment can be very different from one nation to another. Countries are often divided into three main categories: the more developed or industrialized, the less developed or third world, & the newly industrializing or emerging economies.
Within each category, there are major variations, but overall the more developed countries are the rich countries, the less developed the poor ones, & the newly industrializing (those moving from poorer to richer). These distinctions are generally made on the basis of the gross domestic product per capita (GDP/capita). Better education, infrastructure, & technology, healthcare, & so on are also often associated with higher levels of economic development.
Clearly, the level of economic activity combined with education, infrastructure, & so on, as well as the degree of government control of the economy, affect virtually all facets of doing business, & a firm needs to recognize this environment if it is to operate successfully internationally. While analyzing the economic environment, the organization intending to enter a particular business sector may consider the following aspects:
The technological environment comprises factors related to the materials & machines used in manufacturing goods & services. Receptivity of organizations to new technology & adoption of new technology by consumers influence decisions made in an organization.
As firms do not have any control over the external environment, their success depends on how well they adapt to the external environment. An important aspect of the international business environment is the level, & acceptance, of technological innovation in different countries.
The last decades of the twentieth century saw major advances in technology, & this is continuing in the twenty-first century. Technology often is seen as giving firms a competitive advantage; hence, firms compete for access to the newest in technology, & international firms transfer technology to be globally competitive.
It is easier than ever for even small business plan to have a global presence thanks to the internet, which greatly grows their exposure, their market, & their potential customer base. For the economic, political, & cultural reasons, some countries are more accepting of technological innovations, others less accepting. In analyzing the technological environment, the organization may consider the following aspects:
The cultural environment is one of the critical components of the international business environment & one of the most difficult to understand. This is because the cultural environment is essentially unseen; it has been described as a shared, commonly held body of general beliefs & values that determine what is right for one group, according to Kluckhohn & Strodtbeck.
National culture is described as the body of general beliefs & the values that are shared by the nation. Beliefs & the values are generally seen as formed by factors such as the history, language, religion, geographic location, government, & education; thus firms begin a cultural analysis by seeking to understand these factors. The most well-known is that developed by Hofstede in1980.
His model proposes four dimensions of cultural values including individualism, uncertainty avoidance, power distance & masculinity. Lets look at each of these.
This model of cultural values has been used extensively because it provides data for a wide array of countries. Many academics & the managers found that this model helpful in exploring management approaches that would be appropriate in different cultures.
For example, in a nation that is high on individualism one expects individual goals, individual tasks, & individual reward systems to be effective, whereas the reverse would be the case in a nation that is low on individualism.
The competitive environment also changes from country to country. This is partly because of the economic, political, & cultural environments; these environmental factors help determine the type & degree of competition that exists in a given country. Competition can come from a variety of sources. It can be a public or a private sector, come from the large or the small organizations, be domestic or global, & stem from traditional or new competitors, GST registration. For a domestic firm, the most likely sources of competition might be well understood. The same isn’t the case when a person moves to compete in the new environment
To summarize, the multinational corporations should get involved in information collection on all environment dimensions and to adapt to the international business environment and identify vulnerable areas. It should look forward to a better environment and execution of best practices.
Read our article: Understanding Challenges in International Business Environment
Ashish M. Shaji has done his graduation in law (BA. LLB) from CCS University. He has keen interests in doing extensive research and writing on legal subjects especially on corporate law. He is a creative thinker and has a great interest in exploring legal subjects.
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