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GBU 201-001 International Business • CRN 20399 • T,R 12:30 PM to 1:45 PM • Combs 213
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MKT309 • MKT401 • GBU201

Readings - Exam 2 • Articles will be discussed in class. Print the articles ASAP and answer the questions.
Search Instructions for WSJ Online

13. Bruce Stanley, "DHL Expects China to Drive Strong Earnings Growth in Asia," Wall Street Journal, 21 March 2005, link, accessed 3/21/05.
a) In one sentence, summarize the main point of this article. Use your own words! Do NOT copy verbatim from the article.
b) How is DHL doing in China? What companies are its closest competitors?
c) Where is this company's headquarters?
d) What other regional Asian markets interest DHL?

12. Timothy Mapes, "Philip Morris's Foreign Test," Wall Street Journal, 16 March 2005, link, accessed 3/21/05.
a) In one sentence, summarize the main point of this article. Use your own words! Do NOT copy verbatim from the article.
b) What is Philip Morris planning to do? Is it a JV, merger, acquisition, or other form of investment?
c) What is the company's international strategy?
d) What are the risks presented by this move in Indonesia?
e) Are there ethical concerns that company shareholders should consider in this action?

11. Dow Jones Newswires, “China Moves to Criminalize Detecting Sex of Fetus - Papers," Wall Street Journal, 27 February 2005, link, accessed 2/27/05.
a) In one sentence, summarize the main point of this article. Use your own words! Do NOT copy verbatim from the article.
b) If this step isn't taken, what may happen?
c) Why might criminal charges be more effective than administrative penalities in correcting China's gender imbalance?
d) What affect might the shortage of females have on any society?

10. Dow Jones Newswires, “China's Okay Airways Receives Its First Boeing 737-900," Wall Street Journal, 27 February 2005, link, accessed 2/27/05.
a) In one sentence, summarize the main point of this article. Use your own words! Do NOT copy verbatim from the article.
b) Why is Okay Airways unique in China?
c) Who controls China's air industry?
d) Does Okay appear to signify a trend in China? Explain.
e) If this is a trend, why might it be "good" for some U.S. companies? Which ones might benefit?

9. Dow Jones Newswires, “China Launches Campaign Against Pirated Materials," Wall Street Journal, 26 February 2005, link, accessed 2/27/05.
a) In one sentence, summarize the main point of this article. Use your own words! Do NOT copy verbatim from the article.
b) Why is this an important step for China and the U.S.?
c) What is being pirated?
d) How are the 2008 Summer Olympics associated with this move by China's government?
e) How much is China's piracy estimated to cost companies worldwide?
f) If China doesn't control its pirates, what actions might the U.S. government take in response?

SEARCH INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
If for some reason the URL for an assigned article does not work, go to http://online.wsj.com/public/us
At the search box, type in either the author's name or the article title.
If the next page says No Articles Found, then submit the following information.