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Bisnis internasional: Sesi 1

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Main ideas, concepts, and lessons

1) Tutorial learning objectives

  • Define the basic concept of international business
  • Define the concept of globalization

2) What is international business (core definition + examples)

International business refers to business activities that cross national borders—meaning they are not limited to one country. This contrasts with domestic business, which is limited to one country.

Examples of international business/products mentioned

  • Indomie
    • Though described as “local” to Indonesia, it is exported.
    • Indofood is said to have built a factory in Africa to produce it.
  • Sunsilk and Pentin
    • Sunsilk: produced by Unilever (presented as a large/global FMCG company).
    • Pentin: produced by Procter & Gamble (presented as another large/global FMCG company).

Unifying point: these are treated as international business examples because their production scope and/or market reach extends beyond one country.

3) Differences between international business and domestic business (4 points)

  1. Territorial boundaries

    • International business: crosses more than one country
    • Domestic business: occurs within one country

  2. Legal/system considerations

    • Domestic business: mainly considers one country’s legal system
    • International business: must consider legal systems in both:
      • the source/origin country
      • the destination country
    • Additional legal topics when operating abroad may include:
      • labor law
      • minimum wages
      • required rules/rights related to government

  3. Socio-cultural differences

    • Countries have different cultural preferences and norms.
    • Example: KFC menu adaptation
      • In Indonesia: rice may be offered/used due to dietary/cultural expectations.
      • In Malaysia/USA: rice may not be offered; menu items (e.g., French fries) are tailored to local culture.

  4. Resource availability

    • Countries differ in natural resources and labor costs/conditions.
    • International business can leverage:
      • cheaper labor in developing countries (examples mentioned: Indonesia, Vietnam, China)
      • natural resource advantages (example: spices; rising in Indonesia/other Asian countries vs. countries said to be lacking spices like the US)

4) History of international business (as practice + as a discipline)

  • The discipline is said to be relatively new, but international business practice has existed for a long time.
  • Early references:
    • Merchants from Venice and Greece sent representatives abroad.

Timeline/examples mentioned

  • 1600s
    • British East India Company (overseas branches)
    • Dutch East India Company (routes to the East; branch offices)
  • Singer company
    • First to enter overseas production, with a factory in Scotland
    • Dates mentioned: 1960 (plus brand/heritage reference)
  • Bayer (German chemical company)
    • Expanded by buying a factory in New York (1865)
    • Founded factories in France and Belgium
  • Other large firms expanding abroad
    • Dates referenced: 1865–1986
    • General Electric (1919)
    • General Motors (1920)

5) Factors influencing the growth of international business

The video lists three main factors:

A. Free trade agreements / trade liberalization

  • Role of:
    • GATT (referred to as “general agreement” in subtitles)
    • creation of the World Trade Organization (WTO)
  • Purpose: reduce tariffs and trade barriers, making cross-border expansion easier.
  • Examples named:
    • ASEAN Free Trade Agreement
    • Regional agreements in the Americas and Europe (names partially garbled, but the concept is regional trade agreements)

B. Technological development

  • Technology reduces trade barriers and increases cost efficiency.
  • Communication/logistics improvements are emphasized:
    • shifting from slow/expensive methods (phone calls, letters/post) to faster/cheaper connectivity (internet)
  • Technology helps companies:
    • manage overseas branches
    • maintain centralized systems
    • communicate effectively

C. Rise of capitalism / decline of communism

  • Subtitles describe the shift away from socialism/communism in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union.
  • Capitalism emphasized as:
    • profit-oriented
    • increasing efficiency and encouraging companies to seek profit (including by going abroad)
  • Contrast described:
    • Under communism: more government intervention/control of assets
    • Under capitalism: private sector control and profit orientation

6) Orientation (approaches) to international business: 3 main guidelines (plus a combined form)

The video describes different assumptions/beliefs about how companies approach foreign markets. It covers:

  • Ethnocentric orientation
  • Polycentric orientation
  • Regiocentric orientation and Geocentric (global) orientation
  • It also frames these as combinations/expansions conceptually.

1) Ethnocentric orientation

  • Belief/assumption: the country of origin is superior
  • Company view: products and habits successful at home will also be superior abroad
  • Typical behaviors:
    • less focus on foreign business than domestic business
    • foreign plans developed from domestic offices
    • policies/procedures identical to domestic use
    • limited/no systematic marketing research abroad
    • minimal product modification
    • limited attention to foreign market needs

2) Polycentric orientation

  • Belief/assumption: each country is unique and different
  • Company approach: adapt to differences to succeed in each country
  • Example: KFC is described as polycentric because its menu is adjusted per country preferences

3) Regiocentric orientation and Geocentric (global) orientation

  • Subtitles describe these as broader-scale integration approaches:
    • Regiocentric (regional focus): treat the region as a market and develop integrated regional strategies
    • Geocentric (global focus): treat the whole world as one market and develop integrated global strategies
  • The video frames these as combinations/expansions that blend ideas:
    • keeping similarities/differences in mind
    • responding to local desires while integrating more broadly

Note: subtitles are somewhat unclear about whether “four orientations” are explicitly listed as “concentric/polycentric/regiocentric/geocentric,” but the content clearly covers ethnocentric, polycentric, regiocentric, and geocentric.

7) Why study international business (3 reasons)

  • Career development
    • Many organizations expand internationally; learning supports career growth and business competence.
  • Competitors and business learning
    • Competition occurs across scales, so learning strategies helps actors succeed abroad.
  • Broaden cultural literacy
    • International business involves socio-political/cultural differences.
    • Studying it improves understanding of:
      • cultural differences
      • legal differences
      • social differences

Concluding key takeaways (as stated)

  • International business is growing rapidly due to:
    • free trade agreements
    • technological development (e.g., the internet)
    • advances in transportation (mentioned generally)
    • the rise of profit-oriented capitalism
  • International business has existed for a very long time (traders abroad even before Christ are referenced).
  • Four orientations are described as important guidelines:
    • ethnocentric, polycentric, regiocentric, geocentric
    • (also referenced as concentric/polycentric/regiocentric/geocentric in subtitles, likely meaning ethnocentric)

Speakers / sources featured

  • Aditya (named in subtitles as “Aditya”)
  • Sabrina.com / Sabrina (appears as part of “Aditya sabrina.com” in subtitles)
  • Reni (referred to as the tutor: “Reni as your tutor”)
  • Unnamed “fellow students” (audience address, not a specific speaker/source)

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