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$1.00 INB 205 NTERNATIONAL BUSINESS/ DQ WEEK 3

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  • Due on Aug. 12, 2011
  • Asked on Aug 09, 2011 at 8:52:50PM
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mscallis1
 
 
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  1. Discussion Questions

DQ 1 Post by Day 2 (Main)

  • Choose one of the newly industrializing countries mentioned on p. 102 of International Business, and then select a product you think would be suitable to export to the country you chose based solely on that country’s location, climate, topography, and natural resources. Answers to the following questions: What effect might the economic and socioeconomic forces within that country have on the product’s potential? Explain the rationale behind your decisions. Respond to your classmates’ posts by debating the rationale behind their choices.
    • Post by Day 2 (Tuesday) in the Main forum

DQ 2 Post by Day 4 (Main)

  • Based on your reading in Chapter 7, explain the role natural resources will play in your product and country choice for your final project.  How will the fluctuating price of oil impact your decisions?  Are you considering the environmental impact of your decision on where to manufacture your product?  How about the transportation of getting your product to market? How will these things affect the cost of your product?  Will environmental sustainability be a consideration in your expansion?  Would it be a consideration even if it increases the cost of your product?  Explain the rationale behind your decisions and respond to your classmates’ decisions as well.
    • Post by Day 4 (Thursday) in the Main forum