Read at least pages 1-33 of the DHL Global Connectedness Index report.
Use the Global Connectedness Ranks 2001-2022 spreadsheet to explore the trends in global connectivity from 2001 to 2022.
In your paper:

Briefly explain how the Global Connectedness Index operationalizes connectivity.

Select whatever measure you find the most compelling indication of connectivity and briefly explain why you believe that to be the case.
Report on which countries are on the steepest rise and steepest decline: Research reasons for these dynamic changes and explain what those changes could mean for organizations within those countries and organizations that are thinking about expanding into those countries.

What does connectivity tell us about the environment for doing business worldwide?

The goal of your paper should be to explain how connectedness (e.g., the flat world debate) can help inform strategic decision-making.
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As business majors, your communication skills are crucial — we want you to write well and expect that your work is clear, concise, and not only proofread but iterated with multiple drafts. To that end, review the IBS: Business Communication Writing Tips (Upper-Level) Guide for additional support with writing a solid paper.

In upper-level classes, please focus on the LOs because they are the core components of the course. Building your paper around the LOs is much better than writing an essay and then shoving in LO footnotes. You may tag LOs with a footnote to make it clear to you and the Professor where you are trying to highlight specific concepts, but do not explain your application in a footnote. Everything you need to make your case that this is a good use of the LO should be in the main text.
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