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HC3031 Trends in the Global Business Environment Assignment - Tutorial Questions, Holmes Institute, Australia

Purpose of the assessment and linkage to ULO - Student is required to answer 5 questions come from the recorded tutorial questions every week from week 3 to week 6

The following Unit Learning Outcomes is applicable to this assessment:

- Student will be able to analyse and evaluate social, economic, political and technological trends.

- Demonstrate familiarity with the academic literature on the macro environment level.

- Demonstrate the capacity to write persuasive reports containing sound recommendations, in preparation for a career in business or government.

Assignment Specifications -

Purpose: This individual assignment is an opportunity for students to demonstrate their understanding of trends in the global business environment.

Details - Answer All FIVE (5) of the following questions. The questions come from the recorded tutorial questions from week 3 to week 6.

Question 1 - What trade theories support the recent rise of China and India on the global stage? Explain your views in detail. Answer this question in 300 words.

Question 2 - Name four elements of culture and briefly indicate why they are important when marketing products and services internationally. Answer this question in 300 words.

Question 3 - What types of managerial decisions in foreign countries are driven by cultural factors? Answer this question in 300 words.

Question 4 - Criminal laws vary widely throughout the world. What may be a "crime" in one country may represent permissible conduct in another country? Why do you think there are such vast global differences in this regard? Answer this question in 300 words.

Question 5 - Would companies eliminate financial scandals if they establish a corporate ethics code? Why or why not? Answer this question in 300 words.