International Business Interview

INTB 3354 Wednesday

Date: 4/28/2014

Time: 10:00

Location of interview: Skype

Name, professional position, and company name of person interviewed: Richard Powell, National Coordinator of “Helen Doron” Germany

International Business Interview

At the present stage of development of the world economy, each individual country cannot develop independently from other countries, exclusively using its resources, which are in the state. For the development of the national economy, each country must adopt measures to participate in international economic relations. It contributes the development of international business, which has a purpose to take profit all over the world. Due to this, I decided to find a professional in this sphere and ask him some questions. Such as:

1. What type of competitive strategy does your business use?

2. How does the business' organizational design boost productivty?

3. What is the production process in your global supply chain operation?

During my conversation with Richard Powell, National Coordinator of “Helen Doron” in Germany, he opened me some interesting facts about overseas business. For example, company “Helen Doron” is an English school for children of the age 3 month to 18 years old and it is presented in more than 30 countries of the world. Helen Doron – English linguist, creates this school herself. The competitive strategy of this company is her unique and original, natural and easy technique. Its main element is a relaxed atmosphere of the game and the perception of English as a native language. Thanks to this method, children learn the world, communicate, and develop their independent, self-confident personality. Professional teachers are those who boost productivity of the company. The right to teach English by Helen Doron’s method is confirmed by the international certificate. Helen Doron English network operates on a franchise system that provides high standards and quality of education opens new...