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Unit 1 - Discussion Board 2 

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    Assignment:  Unit 1 - Discussion Board 2 Type:  Discussion Board Due Date:  Tue, 11/21/17 Points Possible:  75 Points Earned: 0 Deliverable Length:  400–600 words View objectives for this assignment This assignment is the Common Assignment Details Scenario Learn Read My Work Assignment Overview Type: Discussion Board Unit:  The International Environment Due Date:  Tue, 11/21/17 Grading Type: Numeric Points Possible:  75 Points Earned:  0 Deliverable Length:  400–600 words View objectives for this assignment Go To:
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    Reminder: Initial Discussion Board posts due by Friday, responses due by Tuesday

    Students will be expected to post their first initial discussion board posting by Friday of each week. Discussion posts will be graded and late submissions will be assigned a late penalty in accordance with the late penalty policy found in the syllabus. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time.

    Students are expected to post their responses to peers by Tuesday. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time.

    Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

    There is a certain amount of risk involved in doing business anywhere, internationally. Chose a country, and discuss the following:

    • What are the political, cultural, environmental, economic, and trade risks present when doing business in the country as an outsider?
    • What type of business would you do there in light of the risks?
      • For example, would it be labor or capital intensive?
      • Would it be a manufacturing or distribution center, etc.?
    • Would it be a representative office or a full-fledged operation?
      • Why should you as a manager be concerned with all this?

    Responses to Other Students: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 100-word reply about their Primary Task Response regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions:

    • What did you learn from your classmate's posting?
    • What additional questions do you have after reading the posting?
    • What clarification do you need regarding the posting?
    • What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates' postings?

    For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.

    Reading Assignment

    Editorial Board: Chapter 1-2

    Assignment Objectives
    • Explain the challenges of managing a diverse, globally-based workforce.
    • Evaluate how various legal, political, economical, ethical, and cultural systems affect business attitudes, norms, behaviors, practices, and philosophies.
    • Compare organizational models for international, multinational, and global businesses.
    • Assess key differences in business and operational practices of various countries.
    • Analyze factors that influence an industry’s potential for globalization.
    • Use effective communication techniques.

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    Assignment Description

    Reminder: Initial Discussion Board posts due by Friday, responses due by Tuesday

    Students will be expected to post their first initial discussion board posting by Friday of each week. Discussion posts will be graded and late submissions will be assigned a late penalty in accordance with the late penalty policy found in the syllabus. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time.

    Students are expected to post their responses to peers by Tuesday. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time.

    Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

    There is a certain amount of risk involved in doing business anywhere, internationally. Chose a country, and discuss the following:

    • What are the political, cultural, environmental, economic, and trade risks present when doing business in the country as an outsider?
    • What type of business would you do there in light of the risks?
      • For example, would it be labor or capital intensive?
      • Would it be a manufacturing or distribution center, etc.?
    • Would it be a representative office or a full-fledged operation?
      • Why should you as a manager be concerned with all this?

    Responses to Other Students: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 100-word reply about their Primary Task Response regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions:

    • What did you learn from your classmate's posting?
    • What additional questions do you have after reading the posting?
    • What clarification do you need regarding the posting?
    • What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates' postings?

    For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.

    Reading Assignment

    Editorial Board: Chapter 1-2

    Assignment Objectives
    • Explain the challenges of managing a diverse, globally-based workforce.
    • Evaluate how various legal, political, economical, ethical, and cultural systems affect business attitudes, norms, behaviors, practices, and philosophies.
    • Compare organizational models for international, multinational, and global businesses.
    • Assess key differences in business and operational practices of various countries.
    • Analyze factors that influence an industry’s potential for globalization.
    • Use effective communication techniques.

    Other Information

    There is no additional information to display at this time.

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    • Extra Credit
    • View Assignment Rubric