Problem 1: Analyze and discuss the various types of barriers to entry that companies may encounter when attempting to enter foreign markets, providing real-world examples for each type.
Problem 2: Assess the advantages and disadvantages of using agents, distributors, and trading houses as intermediaries in international market entry, and discuss how companies can effectively manage these partnerships.
Problem 3: Investigate the impact of e-commerce on market entry strategies, particularly in the context of emerging technologies and changing consumer behavior and provide insights into successful e-commerce market entry approaches.
Problem 4: Compare and contrast licensing and franchising as market entry methods, considering the legal and operational implications for both the licensor and the licensee.
Problem 5: Provide a thorough analysis of a specific company's utilization of e-commerce as a market entry strategy, discussing its challenges, successes, and the overall impact on their global expansion.
Problem 6: Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of joint ventures as a market entry strategy, drawing on real-world examples to illustrate the complexities and potential rewards of such partnerships in foreign markets.