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Learning Outcomes: Knowledge: 1.3 Explain the forces driving and evaluating the impact of globalization: Skills: 2.1 Analyse the effects of culture, politics, and economic systems in the context of international business 2.2 Identify the major components of international business management: Values: 3.1 Carry out effective self-evaluation through discussing economic systems in the international business context Report Writing In this assignment, you will conduct an in-depth analysis of a selected multinational company (MCN) that operates in two distinct countries. Your aim is to investigate how the selected MCN deals with the challenges and opportunities it is facing due to cultural, political, and economic differences of the two countries. To complete this assignment, follow the tasks highlighted below: Country Selection: Choose two countries with different political and economic systems. Perform a comparative analysis of the political and economic systems of your selected countries, drawing on Chapter 2 (“National differences in political economy”).Company Selection: Research a specific multinational corporation (MNC) that has done business in both countries you selected. Briefly introduce the company, its industry, and its operations in these countries. The use of American companies is not recommended and will receive significantly lower marks. Cultural Impact: Examine how your selected MNC has adopted and dealt with the differences in cultural norms, and consumers’ taste and preferences. Provide examples showcasing this adaption. Use chapter 4 (Differences in Culture) as a guide in this section. Political Economy: Evaluate how the differences in political and economic systems between the two countries affect the MNC’s business strategies and operations. Provide examples of how the MNC has adapted to these differences.References: Your paper must include at least five (5) external sources such as academic papers, reputable business databases, company websites, or government websites. Important Notes: This is an individual assignment. The paper should be between 1,500-2,000 words.All references must be cited using APA format. This includes both in-text citations and the reference list at the end of the document.Originality, Similarity and Plagiarism Check: Your work must be original. All papers will be submitted through SafeAssign software to check for similarity and plagiarism. Any instance of academic dishonesty will result in a grade of zero for the assignment. No exceptions and no second chances! Answers Answer-Answer-Answer- Answer-Answer-
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المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
الجامعة السعودية اإللكترونية
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Saudi Electronic University
College of Administrative and Financial Sciences
Assignment 1
Introduction to International Business (MGT 321)
Due Date: 14/10/2023 @ 23:59
Course Name: Introduction to International
Business
Course Code: MGT-321
Student’s Name:
Semester: First
CRN: 13984
Student’s ID Number:
Academic Year:2023-24-1st
For Instructor’s Use only
Instructor’s Name: Dr. Swapnali Baruah
Students’ Grade:
Marks Obtained/Out of 10
Level of Marks: High/Middle/Low
General Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY
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The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated
folder.
Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced
for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
Late submission will NOT be accepted.
Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other
resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No
pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.
Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge:
1.3 Explain the forces driving and evaluating the impact of globalization:
Skills:
2.1 Analyse the effects of culture, politics, and economic systems in the context of
international business
2.2 Identify the major components of international business management:
Values:
3.1 Carry out effective self-evaluation through discussing economic systems in the
international business context
Report Writing
In this assignment, you will conduct an in-depth analysis of a selected multinational
company (MCN) that operates in two distinct countries. Your aim is to investigate
how the selected MCN deals with the challenges and opportunities it is facing due to
cultural, political, and economic differences of the two countries. To complete this
assignment, follow the tasks highlighted below:
1. Country Selection: Choose two countries with different political and economic
systems. Perform a comparative analysis of the political and economic systems of
your selected countries, drawing on Chapter 2 (“National differences in political
economy”).
2. Company Selection: Research a specific multinational corporation (MNC) that
has done business in both countries you selected. Briefly introduce the company,
its industry, and its operations in these countries. The use of American
companies is not recommended and will receive significantly lower marks.
3. Cultural Impact: Examine how your selected MNC has adopted and dealt with
the differences in cultural norms, and consumers’ taste and preferences. Provide
examples showcasing this adaption. Use chapter 4 (Differences in Culture) as a
guide in this section.
4. Political Economy: Evaluate how the differences in political and economic
systems between the two countries affect the MNC’s business strategies and
operations. Provide examples of how the MNC has adapted to these differences.
5. References: Your paper must include at least five (5) external sources such as
academic papers, reputable business databases, company websites, or government
websites.
Important Notes:
• This is an individual assignment.
• The paper should be between 1,500-2,000 words.
• All references must be cited using APA format. This includes both in-text
citations and the reference list at the end of the document.
• Originality, Similarity and Plagiarism Check: Your work must be original. All
papers will be submitted through SafeAssign software to check for similarity and
plagiarism. Any instance of academic dishonesty will result in a grade of zero for
the assignment. No exceptions and no second chances!
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