International Management - Case Study at Tektronix

Read the International Financial Management at Tektronix case study in Chapter 10 of International Business: The New Realities, 4th edition. Then answer the following questions found in the textbook.

1. What are the implications for currency risk of TEK focusing its manufacturing in the United States but generating most of its sales abroad? Competitors such as HP and Kodak are more geographically diversified in their sourcing. What advantages does this create for them?

2. The case lists various approaches TEK follows to minimize its exposure to currency risk. If hired by TEK, what other strategies and tactics would you recommend to reduce the firm's exposure even further? Justify your answer.

3. TEK management attempts to maintain a reasonable ratio of debt to equity. Most firms prefer relatively low levels of debt in their capital structures. Why? What other approaches could TEK use to generate financing for its international operations? What approaches can TEK use to transfer funds within its operations worldwide?

4. The case describes approaches TEK follows to minimize its international tax liability. Based on your reading of the chapter, how would you advise TEK management to reduce its taxes around the world further?

When writing your paper, be sure to follow these guidelines:

• It should be 4-6 pages in length, organized, and well-written in conformity with the CSU-Global Guide to Writing & APA.

• Support your answers using 4-6 peer-reviewed articles/professional sources in addition to the textbook. • Include a title page, section headers, introduction, conclusion, and reference page.