The purpose of the objectives of the WTO is spelled out in the preamble to Marrakesh Agreement. In a nutshell, these are : To ensure cuts in tariffs and other trade barriers. Eliminating unequal discrimination of international economic affairs. To support higher living standards, full employment, increased real income, and successful demand, as well as…
International Business
Structure of WTO – World Trade Organization
The Organizational structure of the WTO is outlined in the following chart. The Ministerial Conference (MC) is at the top of the structured organization of the WTO. It is the supreme governing body which takes ultimate decisions on all matters. It is constituted by representative (usually, Ministers of Trade) all the member countries. The General…
Features of WTO – World Trade Organization
The distinctive features of WTO – World Trade Organization are : Unlike the GATT, it is a legal entity. Unlike International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank it is not an agent of the United Nations. Unlike the IMF and the World Bank there is no weighted voting, but all the WTO members have equal…
Major Difference Between GATT and WTO
The General Tariff and Trade Agreement (GATT) was signed in 1947 to facilitate foreign trade, liberalize policies and abolish tariffs. GATT is a multilateral agreement that regulates international trade between several nations of the world. The key goal is to substantially reduce tariffs and eliminate certain trade barriers. In 1995, however, the GATT was replaced…
WTO – World Trade Organization
The WTO or World Trade Organization is a body comprises of governments controlling international trade among nations. WTO began its operation on 1st January 1995 under the Marrakech Agreement, which was signed on 15 April 1994 by 123 nations, to replace the General Tariff and Trade Agreement (GATT). It is the world’s biggest multinational business…
Types of International Business
There are number of ways for internationalization / globalization of business. these are referred as foreign market entry strategies. Each of these ways has certain advantages and disadvantages. One strategy for a particular business may not be very suitable for another business with different environment. Therefore it is quite common that a company employs different…
Problems in International Business
There are many Problems in International Business. The restraining forces slow down the progress of companies that take up International Business. The restraining forces are : First Main Problem in International Business is Culture: The culture of the nation and the companies should have an international vision. The long term perspective of companies should be…
Main Difference Between Domestic and International Business
Main Difference Between Domestic and international Business are as follows : S.No International Business Domestic Business 1. It is extension of Domestic Business and Marketing Principles remain same. The Domestic Business Follow the marketing Principles 2. Difference is customs, cultural factors No such difference. In a large countries languages likeIndia, we have many languages….
International Business
The Technology era since the last two decades is bringing a fundamental shift in business around the globe. The national economies are opening up and allowing cross border trade and investments. Technologies are helping to reduce distances and improve business. Business is a medium of growth for any country. When a business grows internationally country’s…