2.3 – Discussion: The Global Marketplace8181 unread replies.9595 replies.By now, you should know your participation is expected in the discussion activities.Consider the following:What factors are contributing to the intensity of todays global competition?What are the advantages and disadvantages of direct investment in a foreign market?Name two foreign markets in which a household appliance manufacturer would be interested in investing, and two markets in which it would have no interest in investing.By now, you should know your participation is expected in the discussion activities.Consider the following: