1. Introduction
The internationalization of business units, paraphrase to operate on foreign
markets, is an economical task, companies are confronted with and which gets
more and more important, thus necessary in times of changes in global politics.
The step of going international is accompanied with a lot of opportunities but also
risks for the companies. Therefore it’s essential for the enterprises to do research
and get the maximum of information before or during international business.
1.1 Pertinence, aspiration and structure of the research paper
The present paper deals with the possibilities of getting information about the
process of internationalization. The goal of this work is initially to give ist reader
an understanding of the term „internationalization“, furthermore this paper is
going to give an overview of groups and organisations which offer information for
the process of doing business abroad.
For this purpose Chapter 2 presents the basically definition of the concept of
“internationalization”. It also demonstrates the importance of internationalization
to companies.
Chapter 3 gives a summary of where to get information for the process of
internationalization.
Finally Chapter 4 displays the results of this paperwork, presents a critically
evaluation and gives a final summary of this research paper.
1.2 Delimitation of the research paper
This paper refers just on secondary information sources about the process of
internationalization of German companies, mainly SMUs. Definitions and
effectuations are for the sake of brevity not to exceed the given range of this
paper.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Pertinence, aspiration and structure of this research paper
- Delimitation of the research paper
- Basics
- Internationalization - Definition
- Export
- Joint Ventures
- Licensing
- Subsidiaries
- Internationalization Importance for companies
- Information procurement
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The research paper focuses on providing an understanding of the term "internationalization" and offers an overview of organizations and groups that supply information for the process of doing business internationally. It aims to explore the importance of internationalization for companies and offer guidance on information procurement for the internationalization process.
- Definition and understanding of internationalization
- Importance of internationalization for companies
- Sources of information for internationalization
- Challenges and opportunities of international business
- Analysis of information resources for internationalization
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: The introduction provides a concise overview of the research paper's scope, objectives, and structure. It emphasizes the importance of internationalization for companies in an increasingly globalized world.
- Basics: This chapter delves into the definition of internationalization, exploring various methods like exporting, joint ventures, licensing, and subsidiaries. It highlights the significance of internationalization for companies in expanding their reach and market share.
- Information procurement: This chapter focuses on exploring and identifying various sources of information relevant to the process of internationalization. It discusses the role of organizations, institutions, and resources in providing valuable insights for companies embarking on international ventures.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This research paper focuses on the process of internationalization, exploring its definition, importance for companies, and sources of information. Key concepts include internationalization, export, joint ventures, licensing, subsidiaries, information procurement, and global business.
- Arbeit zitieren
- Dipl. Betriebswirt (FH); Master of Arts (M.A.) Stephan Sitzler (Autor:in), 2010, Where to find information for the process of internationalization, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/209255
