Unit 1

Question1

What is the strategic role that corporate social responsibilityand codes of ethics play in global management? Include information regardingthe responsibilities of corporations toward human rights.

Your response must be at least 500 words in length.

Question 2

What are the political and economic risks a corporation may facewhen investing in a BRIC country? Discuss cultural factors that might impactthe role of a corporation’s manager in these nations.

Your response must be at least 500 words in length.

Unit 3

Question 1

Explain how it is that people from different countries who speakthe same language may still miscommunicate.

Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

Question 2

Discuss the importance of understanding cultural differenceswhen negotiating with people in another country.

Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

Question 3

Explain some of the differences in information systems in othercountries and the effect those differences have on business relationships.

Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

Question 4

Discuss three nonverbal differences you might encounter if youare transferred to manage a company in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

Unit 4

Question 1

You are a businessperson noted for your ability to completenegotiations in the U.S. within 24 hours. You have been sent to Mexico tonegotiate a lucrative joint venture. Discuss the decisions you will have tomake and the strategies you will have to use in order to ensure a positiveoutcome.

Your response must be at least 500 words in length.

Question 2

Describe the five stages of the negotiation process. Explain howthe negotiation can be unsuccessful if you leave out one of the steps.

Your response must be at least 500 words in length.

Question 3

List four nonverbal characteristics of culture that you mustunderstand when engaging in negotiations overseas. Explain how an understandingof each characteristic will help you negotiate successfully.

Your response must be at least 500 words in length.

Question 4

In the decision-making process, you must take into accountseveral cultural variables. Describe one of the variables associated with risktolerance and one of the variables associated with internal/external focus ofcontrol. Why are these important factors to consider?

Your response must be at least 500 words in length.

Unit 8

Question 1

Different cultures value personal, face-to-face contact andrelationships with a different levels of reverence. What are some culturesaround the world where you might want to utilize more one-on-one contact ratherthan sole use of technology to motivate employees?

Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

Question 2

Describe positive and negative outcomes that can result fromsocietal, political, and cultural differences when managing a corporation inNorth America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Your response must be at least 200 words in length.