SAINT GBA440 all MODULE discussion
MODULE 1 Module 1 Discussion Question 1 Would you be willing to relocate overseas to establish a new company branch or even to open your own business? Why or why not? MD 2 Module 2 Discussion Question 1 We’ve considered how culture affects business. Now let’s think about behavioral practices such as social stratification for a moment. How does the U.S. practice social stratification? Do we practice ascribed or acquired group membership in social stratification? week 3 Module 3 Discussion Question 1 Research the World Bank at www.worldbank.org. How important is the World Bank to developing countries? To companies interested in investing overseas? Provide a rationale for your answer. Define the difference between developing countries and emerging countries. List five examples for each type. Module 4 Discussion Question 1 1.Imagine that you are a lobbyist representing the airplane industry. You have been asked to speak to a group on Capitol Hill. Your company has asked you to persuade lawmakers to pass a bill that provides subsidies to companies in your industry. Use the theories that you’ve learned to create a three- to four-sentence argument to support your position. 2.Identify a country and one of its major exports. Which factors enable the country to become a major producer of the good or service? How might the government of this country encourage the export of this product? Explain your answers. Module 5 Discussion Question 1 An exchange rate is the price of currency. Google exchange rates for the following countries: Canada, Mexico, Germany, and Japan. What do you notice about each exchange rate in regards to the value of the American dollar? How important would exchange rate be when deciding to "go global?" Consider the following business scenarios. Imagine yourself as small business owner who uses e-commerce. What happens if the dollar increases in value (relative to other currencies)? What happens if the dollar decreases in value (relative to other currencies)? Consider outstanding orders and payments. Module 6 Discussion Question 1 What are three strategies to achieve greater market diversity? Think back to your Principles of Marketing course. What are the four P’s of marketing? How can you apply to this to international marketing? week 7 Module 7 Discussion Question 1 Visit the domestic and international web sites of Kraft Foods (www.kraft.com) and Philip Morris (www.philipmorrisusa.com). Why do you think the Altria Group made Kraft its own company? Do you think it had anything to do with the mix of business owned by Altria Group? Why or why not? Can you think of other trends that encouraged Kraft’s independence? week 8 Module 8 Discussion Question 1 International communications are more complex and more likely to be misunderstood than domestic communications.Since this is the case, should businesses use local employees, expatriates, or third-country nationals? Why or why not? What is the difference between the three different types of employees? Many Japanese companies use ethnocentric staffing policies in international operations. Why do you think Japanese companies prefer to have Japanese in top management positions? Would you recommend a change in this policy?