Should American based companies have guidelines for how they should act in other countries?
396430
definitely!!!!, all american labor laws should be enforced for all american-run foreign companies, or american companies based abroad using foreign labor. \n\nthis is a big problem today, with outsourcing and all, which is basically paying local slave-low wages, even by the other country's standards.\n\nnot sure what the current laws concerning this area is, but the follow-through and control/regulation would be difficult, but is equally important!
1069699
I believe the short answer to your question is "not at all."  \n\nThe longer answer is that the Sarbanes-Oxley Act is directed toward public accounting in the United States and publicly traded companies in the United States.  The general idea behind the act is to encourage regained trust in the credibility of US financial reporting.  As such, unless a foreign company is listed on a US exchange (and therefore under the jurisdiction of the SEC), this should have no impact on the firm.\n\nIf this is more than just idle curiosity, however, check with your attorney and/or CPA.
488271
Ask the owners of transnational companies..... America is a mere puppet in their hands.....You are toooooo naive... and an idiot, indeed, to ask such a silly question...
182999
It woudl be nice as most corporations are international compnaies however who would enforce the standard?
917333
A good american corporation that has gone global is Wal-Mart, it helps and hinders the ecomony at the same time, here is some sites on the arugments                           http://walmartfacts.com/   http://www.walmartsucks.org/                            http://www.walmart-blows.com/
1185330
Yes , I would have to say that I would definetly buy American. As you know the problem is that when you have your own small business finances are always to be watched. It costs alot more to make stuff in America by Americans than it does in any other third world country. Sad isn't it.
322051
Different countries have different rules about importing agricultural products.  Check the rules of the nations you have in mind.
1143504
Legal risks as well as the tax consequences are very big.  HR and cultural issues becomes another concern.  Marketing as well as filing requirements in the countries affected, etc...just to name a few.\n\nThere's really too little information here to give any meaningful advice.
373616
The business etiquette in the middle east is no different than anywhere else in the world… they just don’t like to be rushed into things. You will need to be aware of the customs and if you are going to market your products anywhere in the world, it is a good idea to find a native partner who will help you in just about everything. You can visit their embassies in your country and you will get tons of information. There are lots of foreigners who live and work in the middle east, talk to someone from your own nationality who lived there.\nMeet people from the middle east and try to get to know them, you will be amazed with what you will learn… completely different than what the media had portrayed.
932703
There are no set rules.  The S&P Index Committee has the final say based on their own criteria.  If you want the full explanation, it is here:\n\nhttp://www.ifa.com/Media/Images/PDF%20files/SP500_Rules_GeneralCriteria.pdf\n\nIt is an easy read.\n\n.
242551
If a company wants to do something let them, this is American not cuba or china. If companies think that America is the best place in the world to do business let them come, they will only increase GDP, employment, and provide greater competiton which will lead to better quality and lower prices for consumers. There are no negative affects, except that the tire industry will have more competitors.
108466
No. First off,this is america and americans need jobs so put some americans to work .Second,there is way too many foreigners taking what precious few jobs we do have.third, dont enough american companys outsource enough of our jobs outside of america? And most importently How can we trust our security to other countries? We Americans,and I do mean all us Americans, I dont care if you are black,white,brown  or green if you were born in the U.S.A then you are American I think we need to gather up and tell our leaders that enough is enough and that we are tired of selling our country to foreigners one piece at a time and that we want america to be owned by Americans once again!
592318
Lots of things.  Many companys need contracts that can be enforced in a variety of countries.  International lawyers pick the law that will apply to the contract and write the contract according to that law.  International Lawyers draft treaties and negotiate international loans.  It can be dull at times but some of it is very neat.
1125957
Well sometimes the answer just to live with is not acceptable. I think it might be a good idea to start talking with policitians about creating a bill where for every job the company outsources they should have to create a job here. Outsourcing does help the economy of other countries so it is good for international trade, but honestly I think we should start doing something about the problems here before we worry about what's going on out here. If this would be a bill that would pass then it would cost more for these companies to outsource and it might actually get them to stop it. Or maybe an incentive program would be better..but then it wouldn't be a big deal to some companies who save millions by outsourcing to other countries.\n\nAbout the only thing we can do as consumers is start purchasing products made in America. If we start hitting them where it hurts then maybe something will come about it. It's hard to do because it will cost more but the message will be loud and clear. This could also create more jobs in the long run as well. The more products we buy the more the companies have to produce the more workers they're going to have to hire to make the products. So...yeah..that's what I came up with anyway.
1037991
Most international companies have studies done by outside consultants to substantiate the intergroup markups that they charge on international transactions within the company.  That is the only way to insure that their practices pass the mustard with governmental tax agencies around the world, and yet don't cripple the company's business efforts.
96596
China and India are paying their workers a few dollars a day.  These countries are not worth modeling our actions on.  China executes 3500 people a year for crimes as simple as shoplifting.\n\nAmerica is far from Bankrupt.  But we did take a HUGE hit when the dot com busted up the stock market a few years ago.  America not only lost several millions of tax revenue, but had to give millions more in tax rebates to individuals who lost investments.\n\nI think it is extreamly hypocritical to complain about American foreign policy while enjoying the rewards that policy provides.  Do you use oil?  Do you buy shoes, clothes, and other products made overseas?  Do you want your country that has been formed by millions of immigrants to stand idle when horrible things are taking place in their former countries?  Why do so many people complain about 2500 soldier deaths within the last 5 years when in that same time period more than a half million Americans have been murdered, died in alcohol related accidents, and lung cancer, just to name a few preventable deaths?\n\nMy question is why are Americans ruining their own lives while riding the media bandwagon telling us to blame our leaders.\n\nAmerica will survive and will do it helping (and hurting) many other countries along the way.  We will learn to judge our actions on a larger scale (think centuries instead of years).  And it's going to get a lot worse before it gets better as we stretch and learn.  America is still one of the youngest countries on the planet.
280641
There are many risks, but most if not all of them can be handled with adequate planning.\n\nSome simple guidelines\n\n1) Compare corporate governance laws and limitations in both countries If you are targeting a particular country make sure you understand the legal structure behind their corporate gorvernance practices.\n\n2) Make sure that international arbitration treaties are honored by the country you are targeting. So long as you can protect your assets by international arbitration, you will have a legal "safety net" you can resort to  via an arbitration specialsts in your own country.\n\n3) Seek out the embassy and right trade chambers or federations, chances are there are a lot of companies who have allready built the bridges you need to get started in any specific country. . . (ie an american company seeking to do business in mexico can resort to the american chamber of commerce Mexico http://www.amcham.com.mx and seek industry specific legal aid to start business in that country)