- Describe the shifts in the world economy over the past 30 years. What are the implications of these shifts for international businesses based in Britain? North America? Hong Kong?
- "The study of international business is fine if you are going to work in a large multinational enterprise, but it has no relevance for individuals who are going to work in small firms." Evaluate this statement.
- How have changes in technology contributed to the globalization of markets and production? Would the globalization of production and markets have been possible without these technological changes?
- How might the Internet and the associated World Wide Web affect international business activity and the globalization of the world economy?
- If current trends continue, China may emerge as the world's largest economy by 2020. Discuss the possible implications for such a development for
- The world trading system.
- The world monetary system.
- The business strategy of today's European and US-based global corporations.
- "Ultimately, the study of international business is no different from the study of domestic business. Thus, there is no point in having a separate course on international business." Evaluate this statement.
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