General Mfg

question 8

Essay

General Mfg.& Tool Co.(GMT)is a small company producing industrial machinery,including a special computer-controlled milling machine capable of producing ball bearings that can meet the tiniest known industrial specifications.Many firms using this machine sell their output to defence contractors in the United States and Canada,but the output finds its way into a great many consumer goods as well,such as VCRs and automobiles.You are approached as a trade consultant by the president of GMT,and asked to make recommendations about licensing the production of the machines in South-East Asia.Describe what steps GMT should take to determine the exportability of ots licence,and describe the major advantages of licensing.Further describe for GMT what any good licensing agreement should contain.