7 Questions with 250 word response each

1. In your opinion; what are the pros and cons of globalization? How has the economic downturn impacted trends in protectionism and nationalism?

2. What role does culture play on managers in global situations. For example, a US firm in Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Singapore or Germany would all face different problems from a cultural perspective. What about a foreign venture into North America. 

Define "Communication Across Cultures". Describe cultural variables in communications through examples.

3. Describe the art of negotiation in a global situation. What are the stages of negotiation and what role do styles of negotiation play.

4. What are the challenges in implementing a global alliance. Once an alliance is reached, what steps are involved in strategic implementation of the venture?

5. Choose and evaluate one example of a current global corporation and how they managed their global organizational structure.  Describe the role of "expatriates" in global corporations. How does their compensation and other benefits differ compared to native employees? 

6. What are the major concerns for corporations in developing and retaining expatriate employees, especially managers?

7. From a global perspective, give examples where your accepted/familiar way of motivation may work in one culture but not in another?