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Reminder: Initial Discussion Board posts due by Wednesday, responses due by Sunday
Students will be expected to post their first initial discussion board posting by Wednesday of each week. Discussion posts will be graded and late submissions will be assigned a late penalty in accordance with the late penalty policy found in the syllabus. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time.
Students are expected to post their responses to peers by Sunday. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time.
Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400-600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
Review this link and research a multinational corporation (this link can be a helpful starting point). Then, answer the following questions:
- How do the changing technology and the falling barriers to trade and investment reflect the success of this company?
- How does the company show corporate social responsibility in terms of labor conditions, human rights, fair trade, and the environment?
- What actions can a multinational corporation take that would make globalization a positive development for the global economy?
Responses to Other Students: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 100-word reply about their Primary Task Response regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions:
- Are there similarities between your peers' company information and the company you selected? In other words, what trends are you seeing in the various posts?
- What do you see are best practices or considerations to avoid based on reading the post?
- What clarification do you need regarding the posting?
- What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates' postings?
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.