What is the Governments Role in International Business and Corporate Influence of Government ?
Government Regulations
determines how easy
it is to start up a business
countries that allow for
businesses to start up easily
have proven to have a
higher productivity
laws that affect businesses:
- minimum wage
- safety standards
Consular Services
provide services - emergency serv.,
passport serv., customs, taxes,
property management to Canadians
that are abroad
Embassies
located in capital cities
Trade Missions
Provides Canadian businesses
with opp. network, and gather
new mrkt info
visits a particular country and
focus on a specific industry
organized through DFAIT
promotes IB
Trade Offices
gov. go to foreign countries to
help their businesses operate
ex. canadian gov. has trade offices
in over 150 cities worldwide - allow businesses to:
lower costs (provides market info)
look for new opportunities in
regards to tech and R& D
invest outside of Canada
export products