MODULE 1Module 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 2Module 2 Discussion Question 1

Weve considered how culture affects
business. Now lets 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 3Module 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 youve 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 Ps of marketing? How can you apply to this to international
marketing?week 7Module 7 Discussion Question 1
Visit the domestic and international web sites of Kraft Foods (.kraft.com/”>www.kraft.com) and Philip Morris (.philipmorrisusa.com/”>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
Krafts 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?

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 2Research 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.
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 youve 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.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.week 7Visit the domestic and international web sites of Kraft Foods (.kraft.com/”>www.kraft.com) and Philip Morris (.philipmorrisusa.com/”>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
Krafts independence?week 8International 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?