Showing papers on "Multinational corporation published in 1968"
TL;DR: A survey of the methods currently being used by firms to evaluate multinational financing investments indicates that a better conceptual framework for such evaluation is needed as discussed by the authors, and solutions to capital budgeting problems are suggested.
Abstract: A survey of the methods currently being used by firms to evaluate multinational financing investments indicates that a better conceptual framework for such evaluation is needed. Solutions to capital budgeting problems are suggested.
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01 Jan 1968
TL;DR: The role of belief systems: Ideology, Nationalism, and Religious Fundamentalism as discussed by the authors is discussed in the context of cooperative global politics, and the role of beliefs in government and policy making.
Abstract: Introduction: Changing Frame of Analysis. 1. The Nature of Foreign Policy. 2. Government and Policy Making. 3. Capability in Action. 4. The Implementation of Decisions. 5. Traditional Ideas and Patterns of Global Politics. 6. New Conditions of Global Politics. 7. Conflict and Conflict Resolution. 8. Limitations on State Action. 9. War and Arms Control. 10. The Role of Belief Systems: Ideology, Nationalism, and Religious Fundamentalism. 11. Humankind, Technology, and the Ecosystem. 12. Integration, Interdependence, North-South Relations and Development. 13. The World Economy and the Multinational Corporation. 14. Ethnicity, Terrorism, and Non-Violence. 15. Human Rights. Conclusion: Toward Cooperative Global Politics.
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01 Dec 1968
TL;DR: In this article, the authors discuss the Business Effectiveness Program (BEP) of a large multinational corporation as a way to manage social, economic, and technological change within the organization.
Abstract: The article discusses the Business Effectiveness Program (BEP) of a large multinational corporation as a way to manage social, economic, and technological change within the organization. The articl...
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01 Jan 1968TL;DR: The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is the only international financial institution which finances private enterprise projects in developing countries without government guarantee as discussed by the authors, which is the ideal candidate to carry supply side economics to the Third World.
Abstract: AMONG THE major world development organisations, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), established in 1956, is the only international financial institution which finances private enterprise projects in developing countries without government guarantee. ThE. IFC seems to be the ideal candidate to carry supply side economics to the Third World. Though it has been in Existence for over 25 years, its activities have gone largely unreported or unpublicised. This paper is directed towards assessing the ability of the IFC to meet the challenge of revitalisi~g the private sector economy in the developing countries. This paper will address the following: ( 1) a bri€f assessment of the ecor..omic plight of developing countries; (2) a discussion of the IFC and its role, functions, operations, objectives and outlook; (3) an analysis of IFC i~vestments, 1956-83, including br~akdown by loan and equity investments, geogra. ph1cal region c:.nd industrial sector; (4) an evaluation of IFC's recent operations; and (5) cor:clusions and implications.