Review the following essay questions. Write all the answers in a Word document and submit it below. Be sure to follow APA style and use in-text citations if needed.

1. In this course, we provided an overview on how the economic, political, and legal environments affect international business operations. For this essay, explain how the political environment affects international business operations.
2. For this essay, outline fiscal concerns that organizations should be aware of when conducting operations internationally. Items in this essay should include details on interest rates, global purchasing power, currency, and foreign exchange.
3. Culture is present in every business interaction, transaction, and decision. One can infer that if we understand a countries culture, and we consider that understanding with business planning, we can increase corporate productivity. In this essay, evaluate how culture can influence international business strategies.
4. For this essay, define globalization and describe the concept/process of globalization as it applies to international business. Include examples.

Keep the following points in mind:

• Answers show comprehension and application of theories and models.
• Arguments are well developed, with statements supported by reasons, research information, and examples where appropriate.
• Research is relevant to the topics and sources are correctly cited in APA style.