<s>[INST] Suggest 10 topics for a research proposal, all topics must have managerial relevance in the scope of international business. Topics must also consist of one dependent variable, one independent variable, and two moderator variables. [/INST] 1. The effect of cultural distance on the success of international mergers and acquisitions. Dependent variable: success of M&A; Independent variable: cultural distance; Moderator variables: size of M&A and industry of M&A.
    2. The impact of organizational culture on the performance of international joint ventures. Dependent variable: performance of joint venture; Independent variable: organizational culture; Moderator variables: ownership structure of joint venture and stage of development of joint venture.
    3. The influence of country risk on the success of international strategic alliances. Dependent variable: success of strategic alliance; Independent variable: country risk; Moderator variables: size of strategic alliance and industry of strategic alliance.
    4. The effect of economic uncertainty on the success of international franchising arrangements. Dependent variable: success of franchising arrangement; Independent variable: economic uncertainty; Moderator variables: size of franchising agreement and industry of franchising agreement.
    5. The impact of legal uncertainty on the performance of international projects. Dependent variable: performance of international project; Independent variable: legal uncertainty; Moderator variables: size of international project and complexity of international project.
    6. The influence of exchange rate volatility on the success of international trade. Dependent variable: success of international trade; Independent variable: exchange rate volatility; Moderator variables: size of international trade and complexity of international trade.
    7. The effect of political instability on the performance of international organizations. Dependent variable: performance of international organization; Independent variable: political instability; Moderator variables: size of international organization and form of international organization.
    8. The impact of economic development on the success of international investments. Dependent variable: success of international investments; Independent variable: economic development; Moderator variables: size of international investments and type of international investments.
    9. The influence of corporate governance on the performance of international operations. Dependent variable: performance of international operations; Independent variable: corporate governance; Moderator variables: size of international operations and scope of international operations.
    10. The effect of trade barriers on the success of international marketing strategies. Dependent variable: success of international marketing strategies; Independent variable: trade barriers; Moderator variables: size of international marketing strategies and scope of international marketing strategies.</s>