Assignment 2: Discussion—Technology and Globalization

Your Module 1 readings provide insight into the  impact of technology on global business. Technological innovations such  as the Internet, wireless technology, broadband, tablets, personal  digital assistants (PDAs), global positional systems (GPSs), social  media, videoconferencing, and others have changed the way we do global  business.

Use your module readings, the  online library  resources, and the Internet to research the impact of technology on  global business.

Then, respond to the following:

• Describe how changes in technology contributed to the globalization of markets.
• Explain how the Internet affects international business activity and the globalization of the world economy.

Write your initial response in 300–500 words. Your response should be  thorough and address all components of the discussion question in  detail, include citations of all sources, where needed, according to the  APA Style, and demonstrate accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation
 

• Make sure your writing is clear, concise, and organized; demonstrates ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and displays accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Grading Criteria                                                                                             Maximum Points    

Quality of initial posting, including fulfillment of assignment instructions  16    Quality of responses to classmates                                                                                      12    

Frequency of responses to classmates                                                                                  4    

Reference to supporting readings and other materials                                               4    

Language and grammar                                                                                                                   4    

Total:  40