GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP & EQUITY ASSIGNMENT
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intl_220_gceassignment_w12.docxINTL 220: International Business Concepts
GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP & EQUITY ASSIGNMENT: Value 5% Due Week 12
Understanding social issues and trends in the context of the Canadian experience is a fundamental in understanding the impact on Canadian businesses. In addition, being able to demonstrate how such trends such as technology and entrepreneurship can advance business ventures and social issues is critical in a competitive global market. In this course, you are asked to be able to analyze, debate and propose perspectives on various business topics. In this assignment, you will examine aboriginal entrepreneurship, and how it can advance social issues. Take a look at some of the Aboriginal issues in Canada:
THE ASSIGNMENT: From the sites below, choose a Canadian Aboriginal entrepreneurial business, project or start up:
· http://www.startupcan.ca/campaign/aboriginal-startups/
· http://www.bdc.ca/en/i_am/aboriginal_entrepreneur/Pages/default.aspx
· http://www.aboriginalbest.com/
Answer the following questions:
1. What are some of the issues Canadian Aboriginals face in Canada? (Issues may be health, access, education, social class, violence, gender issues etc.)
2. Who are the stakeholders within this issue (people, communities, groups, and businesses and trades) involved?
3. Analyze your chosen start up, business, or project from a SWOT perspective, with international considerations.
Format: A 2-4 page formal written proposal. Name and Student # at top left corner of paper; 1.5 spacing, normal layout, TNR/Calibri font, Cover page not required. Please post in eCentennial Drop box due Week 12.
