2-1 Milestone One Global Dimensions

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INT 220 Business Brief Template Course Project

Complete this template by replacing the bracketed text with the relevant information.

Section One: Drivers for Global Entry

[Explain the purpose of global expansion, the business and societal impacts of global business, and cultural considerations for global business. Use evidence from course and outside resources to support your explanations and use complete sentences.]

Section Two: Market Profile

Complete the tables below to use data and statistics to support your comparisons. Use words, phrases, and numbers to complete the tables, not complete sentences.

Cultural Profile

Category

United States

Brazil

Commonly Spoken Languages

English and Spanish

Portuguese

Commonly Practiced Religions

Christianity

Roman Catholic

Power Distance Index (PDI)

40

69

Individualism Versus Collectivism (IDV)

91

38

Masculinity Versus Femininity (MAS)

62

49

Uncertainty Avoidance Index (UAI)

46

76

Long-Term Orientation Versus Short-Term Normative Orientation (LTO)

26

44

Indulgence Versus Restraint (IVR)

68

59

Political and Economic Profile

Category

United States

Brazil

Political System

Democratic

Federal Republic

Current Leaders

Joe Biden

Jair Bolsonaro

Economic Classification

Highly developed mixed economy

Middle income developing mixed economy

Economic Blocs Impacting Trade

NAFTA

Mercosur

Gross Domestic Product

22790.00 billion USD

1.445 trillion USD

Purchasing Power Parity

$63,358.49 USD

$12,921.60 USD

Gross Domestic Product Per Capita

$63,543.58 USD

$6,796.84 USD

Human Development Index

0.92

0.765

Gender Development Index

0.994

0.993

Gender Empowerment Measure

0.757

0.695

Human Poverty Index

0.926

3.8

[Compare and contrast important political and economic factors for your selected market against those in the domestic market. Factors should include political systems, current leaders, and economic measures or characteristics used in classification.]

Section Three: Market Considerations

Complete the table below to support your explanations using current exchange rates.

Exchange Rates

Category

The U.S. Dollar

Brazilian Real

Exchange Rate

$1.00

$5.14

Legal and Regulatory Considerations

[Compare and contrast important market considerations for your selected market against those in the domestic market. Explain the similarities, differences, and considerations for conducting business between the two markets, such as general legal and regulatory requirements, monetary and management logistics, and mode-of-entry considerations.]

References

[Include any references you cited according to APA format.]