29 Dec Your case study analysis

Unit I Assessment

Question 1 What are the political and economic risks a corporation may face when investing in a BRIC country? Discuss cultural factors that might impact the role of a corporation’s manager in these nations.

Your response must be at least 500 words in length.

Question 2 What is the strategic role that corporate social responsibility and codes of ethics play in global management? Include information regarding the responsibilities of corporations toward human rights.

Your response must be at least 500 words in length.

Unit II Essay

Choose a city in one of the following countries: Taiwan, Spain, Uruguay, Australia, or Turkey. Research the culture of the chosen city and write a one- to two-page essay to describe what you need to know about three cultural differences that would help you open a subsidiary, hire staff, and manage it for your corporation successfully in that country.

Your essay should be properly formatted to include a title page, running head, page numbers, and reference list. The paper should follow APA guidelines for all resources for in-text citations, paraphrasing, and references. Remember to use the CSU Online Library to assist you in the research for this assignment.

Unit II Case Study

As the managing director for your company, based in India, that manufactures computer equipment, you are negotiating with an official in China. His job is to select computer equipment for city employees. You are adamant that you want all the specifications named clearly in a contract. However, the Chinese official is not interested in the technical and financial details. In one to two pages, explain why having a cultural profile of people in the official’s cultural group could help you avoid a breakdown in communication in this situation. How can you get through the intercultural impasse and obtain a contract that both you and the Chinese official find acceptable?

Your case study should be properly formatted to include a title page, running head, page numbers, and reference list. The paper should follow APA guidelines for all resources for in-text citations, paraphrasing, and references. Remember to use the CSU Online Library to assist you in the research for this assignment.

Unit III Assessment

Question 1 Explain some of the differences in information systems in other countries and the effect those differences have on business relationships.

Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

Question 2 Discuss the importance of understanding cultural differences when negotiating with people in another country.

Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

Question 3 Discuss three nonverbal differences you might encounter if you are transferred to manage a company in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

Question 4 Explain how it is that people from different countries who speak the same language may still miscommunicate.

Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

Unit IV Assessment

Question 1 Describe the five stages of the negotiation process. Explain how the negotiation can be unsuccessful if you leave out one of the steps.

Your response must be at least 500 words in length.

Question 2 List four nonverbal characteristics of culture that you must understand when engaging in negotiations overseas. Explain how an understanding of each characteristic will help you negotiate successfully.

Your response must be at least 500 words in length.

Question 3 In the decision-making process, you must take into account several cultural variables. Describe one of the variables associated with risk tolerance and one of the variables associated with internal/external focus of control. Why are these important factors to consider?

Your response must be at least 500 words in length.

Question 4 You are a businessperson noted for your ability to complete negotiations in the U.S. within 24 hours. You have been sent to Mexico to negotiate a lucrative joint venture. Discuss the decisions you will have to make and the strategies you will have to use in order to ensure a positive outcome.

Your response must be at least 500 words in length.

Unit V Essay

Research the organizational structure of the United Nations Human Rights Council. What are the goals of the organization? How is it structured to accomplish those goals? Discuss if it is accomplishing those goals and, if it is not accomplishing those goals, suggest possible changes to streamline the organization.

The essay should be two to three pages in length and properly formatted to include a title page, running head, page numbers, and reference list. The paper should follow APA guidelines for all resources for in-text citations, paraphrasing, and references. Remember to use the CSU Online Library to assist you in the research for this assignment.

Unit VI Case Study

Write a two- to three-page analysis using the Case Study on pages 295-297 in your textbook, “Kelly’s Assignment in

Japan.”

Your analysis should address the following questions:

1. Explain the clashes in culture, customs, and expectations that occurred in this situation.

2. What stage of culture shock is Kelly’s family experiencing?

3. Turn back the clock to when Kelly was offered the position in Tokyo. What, if anything, should have been done differently, and by whom?

4. You are Kelly. What should you do now?

Your case study analysis should follow APA guidelines for formatting of all resources, both in-text and as references. Your analysis should include a title page and should include a separate reference page. Remember to use the CSU Library to complete your research for this assignment.

Unit VII Case Study

Write a two- to three-page analysis using the Case Study on pages 325-327 of your textbook, “Expatriate Management at

AstraZeneca.”

Your analysis should address the following questions:

1. Critically analyze AstraZeneca’s expatriate management practices.

2. According to the 2007 Expatriate Work/Life Balance Survey, 65% of expats report feeling the strain of managing the demands of work and home, leading to more anxieties at home and at the workplace. What steps can an organization take to mitigate this?

3. What decisions related to expatriates could organizations take to maximize the benefits to the company despite ongoing economic recessions? Do you think a company that paid more careful attention to selection could further boost their chances of success?

Your case study analysis should follow APA guidelines for formatting of all resources, both in-text and as references. Your analysis should include a title page and should include a separate reference page. Remember to use the CSU Library to complete your research for this assignment.

Unit VIII Assessment

Question 1 What does effective global leadership achieve? What are the different roles that managers on international assignment often assume to enhance leadership effectiveness? Choose one country in South America and one country in Europe to describe some of the differences.

Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

Question 2 Different cultures value personal, face-to-face contact and relationships with a different levels of reverence. What are some cultures around the world where you might want to utilize more one-on-one contact rather than sole use of technology to motivate employees?

Your response must be at least 200 words in length.