Global Competitiveness Report

Global Competitiveness and Foreign Direct Investment Global competitiveness assesses a countries productivity and return on investments by using a number of benchmark measurements. The different measurements expose opportunities for Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) from outside countries or entities (Hill, 2009). As organizations see opportunities to in other countries to invest and increase productivity for their firm and the country it can operate in, FDI becomes mutually beneficial. The following case study will cover the 12 pillars of competitiveness in accordance to the 2014-2015 Global competitiveness report. In the report, a comparison and contrast between Rwanda and Japan will identify opportunities for FDI. Global competitiveness The Global Competitiveness report polls 144 economies and generates a competitive index ranking for each economy. The Global Competitive Index is composed by 12 pillars with are set up by categories. Its first sub index includes basic requirements that measure institutions and is built by four pillars. The four pillars include infrastructure, macroeconomic environment, and health and primary education. The basic requirements determine the factor driven section of the economies. The second sub index measures…

The ABC Washing Machine Company wants to move to the Czech Republic with our front load washers and dryers As the CEO developing, analyzing and executing a marketing strategy is paramount. Evaluation starts with the economic, legal and political concerns in the Czech Republic. As stated in a report from 2014, “The Czech Republic is one of the most stable and prosperous markets in Central Europe. Although the country dropped seven places to 75th in the World Bank’s Doing Business rankings for…

The United States has always pushed for the betterment of it’s nation. To be the best this country can be. The Global Competitiveness Report, or “Index[,] measures the set of institutions, policies, and factors that set the sustainable current and medium-term levels of economic prosperity”(Global). The Global Competitiveness Report ranks every part of the country contributing to this prosperity in economics and if it will hold in the future. The United States received a twenty-seventh for…

Newton’s law of motion is virtually in every aspect of your life. Many students complete the K-12 education system and are not educated on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). A large portion of the education system in the United States is slowly adapting to the ever changing world of science and technology. Going forward, STEM graduate workers drive our nation’s innovation and competitiveness by generating new ideas, new companies and new industries. STEM jobs are the jobs…

It is harder for countries with low investor rights to incentives people in foreign economies to invest. Rent seeking is a deterrent when investors enter the market. The negative outcomes for which drive come with rent seeking such as a build-up of outside debt, low share prices, and low income which affects the voter the most. These effects incentivize governments to enforce anti-rent-seeking policy’s and pro-investor rights or corporate governance. In turn, countries are more likely to adapt…

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exposed to the negative things in the media, the more you think it is okay when you see it for real. Some people may argue differently and say that the media should not be censored because people have a right to choose what they want to watch and listen to, but when you are making the decision to expose yourself to things that could instill the idea of bringing harm to not only yourself, but to other people, you should not make that decision for yourself. The amount of violence on television is…

screens on a daily basis. These reports are oftentimes the only way or single source for keeping up with current stories. Having accurate and unbiased sources are the bright line for what makes great news. Although, some critique these outlets of only showcasing stories that grab in the ratings, lack truth, or just sensationalize the truth. Patrick Cockburn, a renown journalist, is one of the few who work in the media who try to expose the truth about flawed coverage, specially with environment…

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Multiple reports must be made when a payment is made on behalf of a practitioner in a medical malpractice suit. This memo will detail the statutorily required information that must be reported to both the National Practitioner Data Bank (“NPDB”) and the Texas Medical Board once it is determined that a report is required. Two checklists have been provided at the end of this memo to ensure that all of the required information is included in the report. Discussion National Practitioner Data Bank…