umuc amba660 session 1 topic 1,2,&3 latest 2017

Session 1

Topic 1 Globalization Issues and Challenges

Globalization

Based on the videos, required readings, and your own scholarly / reliable non-scholarly research, discuss the following questions:

Present three major viewpoints on the future of international business and globalization. The viewpoints are reflected in the Cavusgil, Knight, and Riesenberger's case study: International Business: The New Realities - Globalization of Markets and the Internationalization of the Firm which features an activist/critic, a business executive, and a government trade official who debate the merits of globalization. This case study can be found in eReserves (Content>Course Resources>eReserves, select eReserves, and the case study is the fourth title in the list). The simulation requires you to take the position of either the CEO/business executive or the activist/critic. Assess the major viewpoints and arguments critically: What are the issues? What are the value conflicts and assumptions behind the stated positions? Does globalization improve the lives of people in developed and developing nations?

Go to http://www.ey.com/GL/en/Issues/Driving-growth/Globalization---Looking-beyond-the-obvious . Use the Globalization Index Charting Tool to compare/contrast the two countries you chose on the 5 key categories. Discuss briefly: How globalized are we? What is being measured and why is accuracy important?

There may be potentially negative consequences for foreign companies conducting cross-border business. Given the new limitations from host governments or politics facing foreign investors, what accommodations to reduce risk should these companies consider in entering an emerging market?

Start your discussion by midnight Saturday. Respond to at least two classmates’ comments. Refer to data and concepts from the required readings and videos in your discussion. Complete your postings by midnight Tuesday.

Topic 2 International Challenges. Post and Discuss Your Industry Here!

What international challenges impact a specific industry of your choice?

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Discuss two of the factors that contributed to the growth of globalization in recent decades that may impact a specific industry of your choice. Most analysts cite the following seven factors:

1. Increase in and application of technology;

2. Liberalization of cross-border trade and resource movements;

3. Development of services that support international business;

4. Growth of consumer pressures;

5. Increase in global competition;

6. Changes in political situations and government policies; and

7. Expansion of cross-national cooperation.

To select an industry: A good place to start is:

http://globaledge.msu.edu/global-insights and click on “Insights by industry.” Select an industry, read the information on the industry.

Research further the industry you selected by using the UMUC Library's Standard & Poor's (S&P) NetAdvantage database, available from

http://ezproxy.umuc.edu/login?url=http://na.capitaliq.com/ip/MARUC

The S&P resources can also be accessed by clicking on the Databases by Title (A-Z) link on the Library’s home page and then on the letter S at the top of the resulting page and then on the link for S&P NetAdvantage (Standard & Poor’s). For additional tips on industry research, see this guide.

The choice of industry is yours. It is on first-come, first-served basis! Reserve your industry quickly! Post a response to Topic 2. In the “Subject” box/line state the industry you selected. You must pick different industries!

Topic 3 Team Formation. Post Your Team Name and Members Here!

Form your Team (4 - 6 members) for your two team reports.

Select a name for your Team.

Post the names of the Team members and the name of your team as a response to this Main Topic, “Team formation,” by Tuesday, midnight.

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Please use your Team's name in the "Subject" heading of your response