10 Sep Due June 2 Discussion 1 Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapter 20 in your textbook assigned this week. Should countries be allowed to enact non-tariff barriers to entry? In 200 to 250 words, state your opinion, and give three reasons why you believe that your view is correct.

Due June 2

Discussion 1

Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapter 20 in your textbook assigned this week. Should countries be allowed to enact non-tariff barriers to entry? In 200 to 250 words, state your opinion, and give three reasons why you believe that your view is correct. Be sure to respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts.

  Discussion 2

Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapter 22 in your textbook assigned this week. Write a series of three sentences you commonly use in English. First, translate those three phrases into another language using  Google Translate (Links to an external site.) . Then, translate those sentences back into English, and determine whether they still have the same meaning as the original sentence. Describe how the special English technique can make it easier to communicate clearly with foreigners and why cultural sensitivity plays an important role when conducting business abroad.

Please return to the forum later this week to engage in a conversation with your classmates.

Final Paper

Entering a Foreign Market Through Exports

[WLOs: 1, 2, 3] [CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, read Chapters 20, 21, and 22 assigned this week.

This paper must be the final version of your Entering a Foreign Market Through Exports: A Rough Draft of Final Paper assignment from Week 2. It should conclude the work you started in Week 2. As a reminder, this is the scenario for your final paper:

The goal of this paper is to identify a new country for export of high-tech equipment manufactured by an American company and formulate a successful global supply chain management strategy.

Using the material developed for Weeks 1 through 5, write an eight- to ten-page recommendation to High-Tech Tools, Inc.’s senior management advising them of a potential export country based on research conducted throughout this class. Your proposal should start with a one-page executive summary (for assistance, see the Writing Center’s  Writing an Executive Summary (Links to an external site.) ) that identifies a new export country and provides a concise overview of the key points of your paper. The main points of your proposal must address the following:

· Present an executive summary that identifies a new export country.

· Describe the benefits of exporting hi-tech equipment to the chosen country from the perspective of international trade theories and economic agreements.

· Explain any advantages or deficiencies in a transportation, communication, or utilities infrastructure in the selected country that may affect international logistics operations.

· Prepare an assessment of the supply chain strengths, weaknesses, and factors of competitive advantage existing in the chosen country.

· Recommend the sales contract terms related to the method of payment and the use of Incoterms® 2020 rules.

· Develop a transportation plan for moving goods efficiently and effectively, in an intermodal shipment from the manufacturing facility in Otay Mesa, California to the port of final destination in the chosen country.

· Explain your rationale for implementing the transportation plan.

· Conclude your proposal with an informed decision regarding exporting to the chosen country based on your presented data.

Note that the first three items and the final item above were developed earlier in Week 2 and possibly revised for improvement following your instructor’s feedback.

The Entering a Foreign Market Through Exports final paper

· Must be eight to 10 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to  APA Style (Links to an external site.)  as outlined in the Writing Center’s  APA Formatting for Microsoft Word (Links to an external site.)

· Must include a separate title page with the following:

· Title of paper in bold font

· Space should be between title and the rest of the information on the title page.

· Student’s name

· Name of institution (University)

· Course name and number

· Instructor’s name

· Due date

· Must utilize academic voice. See the  Academic Voice (Links to an external site.)  resource for additional guidance.

· Must start with a one-page  Executive Summary  (Links to an external site.)  and include a conclusion paragraph in the end of the paper that highlights the significance of your proposal.

· For assistance on writing  Introductions & Conclusions (Links to an external site.)  as well as  Executive Summary  (Links to an external site.)  refer to the  Writing Center  (Links to an external site.)

· Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.

· Must use at least six scholarly sources in addition to the course text.

· The  Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources (Links to an external site.)  table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for your assignment.

· To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, view this  University Library Quick ‘n’ Dirty  (Links to an external site.)  tutorial, which introduces the UAGC University Library and the research process, and provides some library search tips.

· Must document any information used from sources in APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center’s  APA: Citing Within Your Paper (Links to an external site.)

· Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center. See the  APA: Formatting Your References List (Links to an external site.)  resource in the Writing Center for specifications.