Do you think that U.S. companies are at a disadvantage as a result of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act?

BUS307 Wk 2 Disc 2

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Bozarth, C. C., & Handfield, R. B. (2019). Introduction to operations and supply chain management (5th ed.). Pearson.

Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapter 3: Process Choice and Layout Decisions in Manufacturing and Services, and Chapter 6: Managing Capacity, paying close attention to Sections 6.1, 6.2, and 6.3, reviewing the concepts of capacity, three common capacity strategies, methods of evaluating capacity alternatives, and decision trees.

Example 6.3 will provide you with two examples of decision trees (Figures 6.4 and 6.5). Next, at the end of Chapter 6, consider the two capacity options for Arktec manufacturing from Problem 2 and the three possible demand scenarios from Problem 4. First, draw the decision tree for Arktec Manufacturing. When drawing your tree, assume that managers must select a capacity option before they know what the demand level will actually be. Then, calculate the expected value for each decision branch. Which option would you prefer and why?

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MGT 370

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David, P. A. (2021). International logistics: The management of international trade operations (6th ed.). Cicero Books.

• Chapter 1: International Trade
• Chapter 2: International Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Chapter 3: International Infrastructure
• Chapter 4: International Methods of Entry

Week 1

Discussion 1

Based on your readings this week, in 200 to 300 words, describe two difficulties that an international logistician could experience in moving goods from a country with a developed infrastructure (transportation, communication, and utilities) to a country with a deficient infrastructure. In your initial answer, address the following:

• Select a specific country for your example of a deficient infrastructure.
• In addition to your example of a transportation, communication, or utilities infrastructure, indicate any possible political, economic, legal or regulatory challenges in the selected country that may affect international logistics operations.
• Compare and contrast transportation, communication, or utility in the U.S.A. and a country with a deficient infrastructure that you selected for this discussion.
• Then, provide analysis explaining how you, as an International Logistics Manager, will mitigate the existing infrastructure challenges in the selected country.

Discussion 2

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act prohibits bribery in international business. Do you think that U.S. companies are at a disadvantage as a result of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act? Take a position and defend your opinion in 200 to 300 words. Be sure to illustrate the situation you describe with a specific example and rationale for your position on the issue. Return to the forum later this week to engage in a conversation with your classmates.