MGT/448

GLOBAL BUSINESS STRATEGIES

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MGT 448 Week 1 Globalization

Purpose of Assignment 

In today’s ever expanding globalized world, countries are joining ranks and forming trade alliances to expand their economies. They eliminate trade barriers among their group and provide low cost labor to nations seeking to outsource their production. The myriad of trade groups globally have also increased new foreign direct investment opportunities for multinational companies. Therefore, the intent of this assignment is to provide students a more thorough understanding of globalization and its nuances. 

Assignment Steps 

Resources: Suggested but not required: Moran, Theodore. (2011). Foreign Direct Investment and Development. New York, NY: Columbia University Press. 

Search the Internet for vendors who sell this book or inquire about it with a local library.

Compose a (total word count of) 525-word response to the following (be brief on each response):

• Define globalization and identify three of the traditional, international trade theories that support the concept of globalization.
• List and explain the two major drivers of globalization and provide two examples of each.
• Appraise the pros and cons of global outsourcing by multinational companies. Provide details of how global outsourcing has affected your company, business or industry.
• Describe foreign direct investment (FDI) and how it affects world economy.

Format your assignment consistent with APA guidelines.

Include a cover sheet and reference page

Include at least two cited references to Hill & Hult, 2017 (our class book) in this paper.

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MGT 448 Week 2 Comprehensive Global Analysis Paper

Purpose of Assignment 

Starting a new, international business venture requires creativity, planning, financing and marketing among the key ingredients for a successful undertaking. Additionally, the different risk analyses that are obligatory of a start-up are equally important for a flourishing company. By putting all of these success factors in motion, the student should have all of the information considered necessary for a winning venture. 

Assignment Steps 

Resources: Suggested but not required: Abbott, Riley J. (2015). PESTEL Analysis for Students. London, UK: Science and Management Press of London. 

Search the Internet for vendors who sell this book or inquire about it with a local library. 

Select a product and a country for a global business venture.  Do not choose Canada.

Conduct a regional, country risk, and organization and product or service analyses of your new global venture.

Prepare a 1,050-1,500 word analysis to address the following:

• Region Analysis

  • Regional alliances and economic integration
  • Physical environment and its effect on trade
  • Political stability
  • Economic conditions
  • Finance options available
  • Social, health, and environmental conditions
  • Terrorism threats

• Country Risk Analysis

  • Political and legal stability
  • Economic conditions
  • Finance options available
  • Physical environment and distribution channels
  • Social, health, and environmental conditions
  • Cultural and ethical considerations

• Organization and Product or Service Analysis

  • Description of your organization
  • Legal structure of organization
  • Market  analysis
  • Description of product to meet the need

Format your assignment consistent with APA guidelines. 

Include a cover sheet, summary section and reference page.

Include at least four cited references in your paper.

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MGT 448 Week 3 Comprehensive Analysis of Global Entry

Purpose of Assignment 

Perhaps one of the first key decisions a prospective business owner makes is the mode of entry in the chosen country. Making the correct choice will ensure the integrity of the business not only legally, but financially as well. Accordingly, a detailed understanding of the various modes of entry will allow the team members the knowledge to properly select the appropriate organization. 

Assignment Steps 

Resources: Suggested but not required: Shamah, Shani. (2011). A Foreign Exchange Primer. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons. 

Search the Internet for vendors who sell this book or inquire about it with a local library. 

Compose a minimum 700-word analysis of the following modes of entry:

• Turnkey Project
• Licensing
• Corporation
• Franchising
• Joint Venture

Address the following in the analysis:

• Discuss and describe the various modes of entry.
• Evaluate the pros and cons associated with each mode of entry. 

Consider the mode of entry for the country you have selected in the Week 2 Individual Assignment.  

Format your paper consistent with APA 6th edition guidelines.

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MGT 448 Week 3 Analysis of the Foreign Exchange Market

Purpose of Assignment 

The foreign exchange market is an international monetary system that among several of its functions, converts one country’s currency into that of another. Understanding the foreign exchange market is an important dynamic in international trade and investment. It is, therefore, a benefit to the business student, via this assignment, to fully comprehend its functions. 

Assignment Steps 

Develop a 750 (+/- 10% on word count is o.k.) word analysis to include the following aspects of the foreign exchange market:

• Discuss the two main functions of the foreign exchange market.
• Analyze, in detail, the relationship between money supply and inflation.
• Describe the difference between a freely convertible currency and a non-convertible currency.
• Evaluate the technology risks associated with the functions of the foreign exchange market. 

Format your assignment consistent with APA guidelines. 

Include at least two cited references in your paper

Include a cover sheet, summary section and reference sheet

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MGT 448 Week 4 Multinational Corporations Case Study

Purpose of Assignment 

At times, multinational corporations encounter in-country issues that if not properly addressed, could place the viability of the company at risk. Thus, it is important to promptly recognize and understand these threats so management can employ an effective solution to the problem. An in-depth analysis of this assignment will provide students with a good understanding of the potential issues involved. 

Assignment Steps 

Select one of the following cases from the textbook:

• Starbucks Wins Key Trademark Case in China (Ch. 2, p. 56)
• Ethical Issues at Apple (Ch. 5, p. 132)
• Corruption At Daimler (Ch. 5, p. 136)

Prepare a minimum 700-word analysis addressing the following:

• Analyze the legal, cultural, and ethical challenges encountered by the global business case you selected.
• Determine the various roles host governments played in this particular global business operation.
• Summarize the operational challenges global managers faced as illustrated in your selected case.

Format your assignment consistent with APA 6th edition guidelines.

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MGT 448 Week 4 Multinational Financial Institutions

Purpose of Assignment 

As globalization continues to expand worldwide, multinational financial institutions become more important in helping nascent economies. These development banks not only provide financing for intellectual assistance to infrastructure projects, but also make available access to basic education as well. For a well-rounded knowledge of international economics, it is incumbent upon the business student to acquaint themselves of these global institutions. 

Assignment Steps 

Resources: Suggested but not required: Vreeland, James. . The IMF and Economic Development. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press. 

Search the Internet for vendors who sell this book or inquire about it with a local library. 

Research each of these banks:

• European Investment Bank
• Asian Development Bank
• World Bank
• Development Bank of Latin America
• International Monetary Fund

Develop the following in a 1050-1400 word essay:

• Describe each bank’s origin, organization, purpose, and tax benefits for new business.
• Analyze the interaction between the global financial institutions and the exchange rate mechanism of the foreign exchange market. 
• Tell the reader which institution(s) your learning team will us to help finance the final business plan venture

Consider these financial institutions as each team will need to select international sources of financing for their Week 5 Final Business Plan Team assignment.

Format your assignment consistent with APA guidelines. 

Include a cover sheet, summary section and reference page.

Include at least four cited references in your paper.

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MGT 448 Week 5 Final Global Business Plan

Purpose of Assignment 

This course has provided the in-depth information necessary to create an all-encompassing global business plan. The final goal is the assimilation of all previous assignments pertaining to the business plan into a comprehensive and cohesive presentation by the student. 

Assignment Steps

Prepare an 18-22 slide PowerPoint Final Global Business Plan presentation.

Include a cover slide with the team member’s names and other items normally found on a cover sheet

Include a summary and reference slide. Use the note’s section of the slides to talk about the bulleted points in the slide (do not try to place all of your information on the slide, do that in the note’s section).

Include the following information:

• Develop an Executive Summary including a short overview of the entire Final Global Business Plan. It should follow the structure and order of the plan and not exceed two pages.
• Design a Mission Statement and articulate the purpose of the company’s existence in as few words as possible.
• Identify the company name, product or service description, and explain the information obtained regarding the legal, cultural, and ethical challenges that formulated your rationale for selecting your target country. Describe the mode of country entry selected. Refer to your country risk analysis.
• Develop a chain of command and describe the legal company structure selected. Refer to your organization and product analysis.
• Define the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and how it’s applied in international business.
• Formulate an industry analysis to include: industry size, growth rate, industry trends and long term prospects. Refer to your industry analysis.
• Develop a market analysis to include: a market segmentation and target market selection, SWOTT and PEST analysis, estimate of annual sales, market share and distribution channels. Refer to your organization and product analysis.
• Describe the following as part of your marketing plan: product modification-if any, influences of social culture on product, pricing, use of current global information technologies to promote product introductions and distribution channels.
• Describe in detail the functions of the foreign exchange market as it pertains to: currency conversion to implement payment of trade and supplies, the potential risks in exchange rates, and cyber and technology risks. Refer to your Week 3 Individual Assignment.
• Identify two potential international sources of financing. Refer to your Week 4 Individual Assignment.
• Compose an income statement extending three months to include: cash from units sold, less variable and fixed cost, less taxes, to equal monthly net profit. Use estimated unit value. Refer to class discussion.
• Compose a cash flow statement extending three months to include: cash balance at beginning of month, monthly cash flows from operations, less uses of cash, to equal cash balance at end of month. Use estimated cash flow values. This numbers will be “made up” and should be approximate
• Explain what type of exit strategy would be appropriate for your business venture. Several strategies to consider are: divestiture of assets, handing over to a joint venture partner, diversification, shutting down operations.
• Recommend whether this global venture is feasible or not. Propose whether to proceed with this business or not.

Format your assignment consistent with APA guidelines. 

I should not be able to tell when one person’s section ends and another’sbegins. Use the same same font size and type throughout the presentation. Use the same bullet types throughout. 

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MGT 448 Week 5 Signature Assignment: Final Global Business Plan

About Your Signature Assignment 

Signature/Benchmark Assignments are designed to align with specific program student learning outcome(s) in your program. Program Student Learning Outcomes are broad statements that describe what students should know and be able to do upon completion of their degree. Signature/Benchmark Assignments are graded with a grading guide or an automated rubric that allows the University to collect data that can be aggregated across a location or college/school and used for course/program improvements. 

Purpose of Assignment 

This course has provided the in-depth information necessary to create an all-encompassing global business plan. The final goal is the assimilation of all previous assignments pertaining to the business plan into a comprehensive and cohesive presentation by the student. 

Assignment Steps

Prepare a minimum 2,500-word Final Global Business Plan. Your Final Global Business Plan should integrate previous global business plan assignments.

Include the following information:

• Develop an Executive Summary including a short overview of the entire Final Global Business Plan. It should follow the structure and order of the plan and not exceed two pages.
• Design a Mission Statement and articulate the purpose of the company’s existence in as few words as possible.
• Identify the company name, product or service description, and explain the information obtained regarding the legal, cultural, and ethical challenges that formulated your rationale for selecting your target country. Describe the mode of country entry selected. Refer to your country risk analysis.
• Develop a chain of command and describe the legal company structure selected. Refer to your organization and product analysis.
• Define the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and how it’s applied in international business.
• Formulate an industry analysis to include: industry size, growth rate, industry trends and long term prospects. Refer to your industry analysis.
• Develop a market analysis to include: a market segmentation and target market selection, SWOTT analysis, estimate of annual sales, market share and distribution channels. Refer to your organization and product analysis.  Describe the following as part of your marketing plan: product modification-if any, influences of social culture on product, pricing, use of current global information technologies to promote product introductions and distribution channels.
• Describe in detail the functions of the foreign exchange market as it pertains to: currency conversion to implement payment of trade and supplies, the potential risks in exchange rates, and cyber and technology risks. Refer to your Week 3 Assignment.
• Identify two potential international sources of financing. Refer to your Week 4 Individual Assignment.
• Compose an income statement extending three months to include: cash from units sold, less variable and fixed cost, less taxes, to equal monthly net profit. Use estimated unit value. Refer to class discussion.
• Compose a cash flow statement extending three months to include: cash balance at beginning of month, monthly cash flows from operations, less uses of cash, to equal cash balance at end of month. Use estimated cash flow values. Refer to class discussion.
• Explain what type of exit strategy would be appropriate for your business venture. Several strategies to consider are: divestiture of assets, handing over to a joint venture partner, diversification, shutting down operations.
• Recommend whether this global venture is feasible or not. Propose whether to proceed with this business or not.

Format your assignment consistent with APA 6th edition guidelines. 

Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.