MGT 448 Week 2

Individual Assignment Regional Integration for and Against Articles

Select a region approved by your instructor and choose a trading bloc (NAFTA, EU, ASEAN, etc.) within that region.

Write two 350- to 500-word articles, one article in favor of regional integration and another article against regional integration.

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of regional integration and relate the stage of economic development of the economically integrated region to potential business opportunities.

Team Assignment Comprehensive Analysis Presentation

Select a product and a country for a global business venture. Conduct a regional, country, and product analyses for your new global venture. Prepare a 5- to 7-slide summary presentation illustrating the following:

Region Analysis

Regional alliances and economic integration

Social, health, and cultural conditions

Terrorism threats

Technology status

Economic conditions /Finance options available

Environmental concerns/Physical environment and its affect on trade

Political stability/climate

Country Analysis

Social, health, and cultural conditions

Terrorism threats

Technology status

Economic conditions /Finance options available

Environmental concerns/Physical environment and its affect on trade

Political stability/climate

Organization and product or service analysis

Description of your organization

Product needs assessment of the target country

Description of product to meet the need

Global Mission Statement

Format your written paper consistent with APA guidelines. Use the template provided to assist with compliance of format and content.

Discussion Questions

Define a trade deficit and a trade surplus. What are the implications of a long-term trade deficit or trade surplus? What techniques are available to correct balance of payment deficit or surplus?

Does free trade equate to fair trade? Does free trade exist anywhere in the world? Respond to the questions and support your answers with examples.

What is country risk analysis? How is this analysis conducted? Is country risk analysis an effective tool in determining the desirability of establishing a manufacturing site or other mode of entry?