International Business 13th Edition by Donald Ball,Michael Geringer,Michael Minor ,Jeanne McNett

Exercise 11

Use the globalEDGE site (http://globalEDGE.msu.edu/) to complete the following exercises:
You are working for a computer manufacturer that is planning to set up an assembly unit in Uruguay to serve the region. Because this would involve importing parts from other countries and then exporting the finished products throughout Latin America, top management has requested information on the trading practices of Uruguay. In particular, these managers want to know (a) the average time to clear both imports and direct exports through Customs; (b) the percentage of losses from direct export due to theft, as well as, breakage; and (c) the percentage of firms identifying Customs and trade regulations as a major constraint. Using Enterprise Surveys, a site provided by the World Bank, that measures business perceptions of the investment climate, prepare a brief executive report summarizing your findings. How does Uruguay compare to other countries in Latin America on these measures?