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This case is designed to illustrate the concepts of foreign direction investment, job creation, state incentives as a factor in FDI, and the unique features that a foreign investor wants from a state. The case can be used in its entirety or in part as appropriate. For example, one could investigate recruiting methods used by US states in the pursuit of FDI and the results of that pursuit. Or one could investigate the facets of employment, such as a non-union environment, educational development, and tax policies, that are particularly attractive to foreign investors. Or one could compare the incentive packages offered by various southern states and determine the return on their investment. The primary subject matter of this case concerns foreign direct investment (FDI) in the southern US, specifically automobile FDI in Alabama. Secondary issues concern the aggressive competition, using incentives and state-specific features, of southern states in recruiting foreign investment and the employment opportunities that FDI brings. This case has a difficulty level of three. It is suitable for a junior level course and can be taught in a 90 minute class with two hours of preparation by students outside of class. The case could also be used in a senior-level international management class to illustrate the reach of globalization into our corner of the world. This case can be used as a template for professors in other states in illustrating the proximity of FDI in their state and the consequences of that FDI. We propose that there is international activity in the form of FDI here or abroad as well as exporting and importing in virtually all states. A professor can use this case as is or as a template to reflect international activity in his/her local geographical area. Students should relate to the importance of international business as they see its relevance to their lives.
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This case is designed to illustrate the concepts of foreign direction investment, job creation, state incentives as a factor in FDI, and the unique features that a foreign investor wants from a state. The case can be used in its entirety or in part as appropriate. For example, one could investigate recruiting methods used by US states in the pursuit of FDI and the results of that pursuit. Or one could investigate the facets of employment, such as a non-union environment, educational development, and tax policies, that are particularly attractive to foreign investors. Or one could compare the incentive packages offered by various southern states and determine the return on their investment. The primary subject matter of this case concerns foreign direct investment (FDI) in the southern US, specifically automobile FDI in Alabama. Secondary issues concern the aggressive competition, using incentives and state-specific features, of southern states in recruiting foreign investment and the employment opportunities that FDI brings. This case has a difficulty level of three. It is suitable for a junior level course and can be taught in a 90 minute class with two hours of preparation by students outside of class. The case could also be used in a senior-level international management class to illustrate the reach of globalization into our corner of the world. This case can be used as a template for professors in other states in illustrating the proximity of FDI in their state and the consequences of that FDI. We propose that there is international activity in the form of FDI here or abroad as well as exporting and importing in virtually all states. A professor can use this case as is or as a template to reflect international activity in his/her local geographical area. Students should relate to the importance of international business as they see its relevance to their lives.

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