world+facts


 * Assignment # 1 **
 * Can you answer the following questions? Create a new page in your wiki. Call it, World Facts and answer these questions. **


 * 1) What is population of World?
 * 2) Can you name two of the biggest counties in the world?
 * 3) Name smallest country in world?
 * 4) What language is spoken by more people
 * 5) What is an International Economic Summit?
 * 6) What is Davos?
 * 7) What is ouagadougou?
 * 8) What time is it now, time difference, in Sidney, Australia?

Answers

1. 6,840,570,000 2. Russia, Canada 3. Vatican City 4. Mandarin followed by English 5. a simulation that intimates the global economy 6. Davos is the home to where the world economic forum holds it yearly meetings to discuss issues regarding the economy and environmental issues. Members who attend are selected intellectuals, government political leaders, and reporters. 7. The capital of Burkina 8. current time 12:46 A.M. about 10 hour difference

**ASSIGNMENT # 1b**

Watch the following video by clicking on the widget and make a brief summary on your home page regarding China vs India video (assignment # 4)

**ASSIGNMENT # 1c Watch the following videos and make a summary on the World Cultures Page of your wiki be specific when talking about which video you watched.**

Arab Culture

Gestures around the world

Following directions and completing tasks are vital in the business world. One must be organized and thorough in everything business. How ready are you for business?

‍ **ASSIGNMENT # 2**
===‍ **Click on the link below: (disregard if you have already done so in the lecture room)** === =‍ [|IB Course Syllabus.doc]=
 * 1) Print this form,
 * 2) take it home,
 * 3) read it,
 * 4) share it with parents/guardians
 * 5) both parties sign it,
 * 6) return it to teacher for credit,
 * 7) include in your 2 col notebook/binder

**ASSIGNMENT # 3:**
 * CLICK ON CREATING WIKI PAGES and read and create a wiki **


 * Assignment # 4 **


 * MAKE SURE YOU ARE UP TO DATE ON YOUR WIKI -- CHECK TO SEE IF ALL ASSIGNMENTS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED, YOU WILL BE GRADED ON YOUR WORK SO FAR. WHAT YOU DO NOT FINISH IN CLASS, YOU MUST FINISH FOR HOMEWORK! **


 * Assignment # 5A **
 * Can you answer the following questions? Create a new page in your wiki. Call it, __World Facts__ and answer these questions. REMEMBER TO USE A COLOR FONT FOR QUESTIONS, PUT YOUR ANSWERS BELOW EACH QUESTION, IN ANOTHER FONT COLOR. **


 * 1) What is population of World?
 * 2) Can you name two of the biggest counties in the world?
 * 3) Name smallest country in world?
 * 4) What language is spoken by more people
 * 5) What is an International Economic Summit?
 * 6) What is Davos?
 * 7) What is ouagadougou?
 * 8) What time is it now, time difference, in Sidney, Australia?
 * 9) click on the link below

Click on this link and watch the video: []
 * ASSIGNMENT # 5B **
 * 1) Create a new page on your Wiki called: Countires of InterestCopy a picture to your wiki of 2 countries that might interest you -- you will gather info on these countries:
 * 2) Research the following Information about each country to add to your wiki
 * 3) Location, climate, time zone, government, flag, 4 interesting facts, etc.; Imports/exports, Summary of why you picked these countries.


 * ASSIGNMENT # 6 **
 * Scroll up and click on IES page at the top of left side of this page to read about this summit **
 * type your response in a summary paragraph of your home page. **

‍** assignment #7 **
**click on the worksheet below and follow directions.** **chpt1-3 wiki instructions** [|Chpt 1-3 wiki instructions.doc]

‍ Assignment # 8
**go to page 42 of your text and answer read the Did you Know** **add this information below your time zone world map.**

‍ Assignment # 9

 * Describe the processes of importing and` exporting. **
 * Explain the difference between goods and services. **
 * Describe the steps of the importing and exporting process. **

**Assignment # 10** **Add to World Facts page: gift giving in business, is it the same as greases payments? Are grease payments a form of bribery? Explain**

**Assignment #11** **Create a new page titled: Organizations**
 * 1) **Write a brief summary about the US Dept of Commerce and its purpose**
 * 2) **What is the ITA under the Dept of Commerce**
 * 3) **Talk about 5 Organizations that assist International Trade (include their emblem)**

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 * [[image:http://itssaulconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/902-field-trip-pic-11-275x300.jpg caption="Asahi-America"]] ||
 * Asahi-America ||

Field Trip: October 28, 2011 8 - 2:30 (Bring in Permission Slips (lunch $10) TO ASIHA-AMERICA, Malden Chamber Of Commerce, Visit with Mayor of Malden, All Seasons.

 * Assignment # 12 **
 * Research the company we will be visiting, develop 2 questions regarding import/export risks, direct vs indirect exporting **

==‍ CLASS---please print out your wiki pages to date, on the color printer. Staple pages together and pass them in for grading for quarter 1 .==

**Chapter 5 Outline Governmental and ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍Legal Influences. Create a New Page called Chapter Outlines. For the remainder of chapters please use a ** size Heading 2 for each new chapter you outline, be sure to enter date of each outline..
 * Assignment # 13 **

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ =‍ **We will have a test on Chpt 5 Monday 11/7/11** = = = = = =‍** Assignment # 15 Chapt. 6 Outline add to wikispace on appropriate pages (must be completed by Friday, Nov 11, 2011. **=
 * Assignment # 14 **
 * (add a new page to your wiki if you don't already have one for the following. Please date your work and what Chpt. it refers to. **
 * Add to your wikspace the following items: **
 * Tech Trends pg 110 about Governments on-line **
 * Ethics page 116 Whistle blowers **
 * Cultural Corner pg 117 **
 * Chapter 5 Review & Activities read pg 124 making sure you understand the concepts. **
 * Concepts Review **
 * Answer the 6 questions on white line paper to hand in Monday **
 * Add Tech Trends pg 133 **
 * Ethics -- Developing Nations pg 138 **
 * Cultural Corner pg 142 **
 * International Careers pg 145 **
 * Chapter Summary and Concept review pg 148 must be written up and handed in by: Nov 15 **
 * Chapt 6 Test is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov 16 **

Create a new page on your Wiki name it WORLD MARKET and read ablout Batian Peak Coffee research this article and answer the think globally question. Pg 135 World Market --- Kenya
 * Assignment # 16 Chpt 6 **
 * Quick Check 6.2 pg 146 Answer questions 1-4 on your Chapter Outline Wiki page under Chapter 6 (please type questions in blue and answers in orange. **
 * Assignment # 17 GO BACK AND REVIEW WIKI PAGES **
 * ** BE SURE YOU HAVE INCLUDED ALL ITEMS IN EACH ASSIGNMENT. **
 * ** CHECK FOR SPELLING/GRAMMAR **
 * ** EYE APPEAL HAVE YOU MADE SECTION TITLES LARGER FONT AND BOLDED **
 * ** YOU WILL BE GRADED ON A SCALE OF 1-5 FOR YOUR WIKI SPACES. **

=‍ **Take home test on Chapter 6 OPEN BOOK, (T/F, MULTIPLE CHOICE, SHORT ANSWER)** = =‍ **NEXT TO EACH QUESTION---PLEASE WRITE THE PAGES WHERE THESE ANSWERS CAN BE FOUND. HAND TEST IN THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2011.** = = = = = ==‍** Assignment # 18 __Power Point presentation__ Due Wednesday, Dec 7, 2011 **== ==‍** START THINKING AND PLANNING YOUR REPORT ON YOUR COUNTRY OF ORIGIN (POWER POINT) rubric to follow: **==

‍**title slide**
Map of country, global location, waterways/ time zone/ climate/form of government/Name of leader/flag/currency GDP/import/exports/population/food/music/standard of living/literacy rate/school system/infrastructure/culture/food/attractions/5 interesting facts. __**This project will have 16 slides,**__ covering above areas. Start with title PP Slide,(Name of Country); Subtitle: Name, class, date. have consistent design, title on each slide. Incorporate, color, animation, clip art that is relevant to project. We will continue talking about project in class. this assignment will be due Wednesday, December 7, 2011

‍** Assignment # 19 **
==‍** Create a new page on your wiki call it: Global Examples: Copy and past EACH article into that page, AS YOU READ THEM, AND answer the questions about that article, in a different color font. You will work on 1 per night. **== __** ARTICLE # 1 **__
 * Understanding Asian Names**

When communicating with Asians about trading opportunities, it is important to realize that their naming practices may be different from yours. Consider last names, for example. In the People’s Republic of China, more than 100 million people, about 10% of the population, have the last name of Zhang. Fewer than 20 last names account for more than 60% of the population.

In Korea, four last names account for more than 50% of the population. Thus, the last names in some Asian countries aren’t as distinctive an identifier as they are in the United States. Therefore, it is necessary to learn full names, titles, and divisions within the business in order to be able to communicate with the desired Asian business associates.

In many Asian countries the family name comes first, followed by the given names. Thus in Korea Kim Un is Mr. Kim, not Mr. Yun. Then same name order is also followed in the Chinese and Japanese cultures.


 * 1) Write a brief Answer these questions using:What kind of an impression will you create if you reverse the order of the names of potential Asian business partners?


 * 1) What question should you ask to find out about the naming customs in another country?

__** ARTICLE # 2 **__ In recent years, many countries have decided to let private companies buy and operate various government-owned businesses. For example, the Mexican government sold control of the country’s telephone company, airlines, and banks to private companies. This action helped to save the country tax dollars. The businesses also become more profitable. Privatization was also very popular in the countries of eastern Europe in the 1990’s as they changed from command to market economies. Answer the following questions in a different color.
 * Public Services Going Private **
 * 1) What is a command and market economy?
 * 2) List the eastern European Countries
 * 3) What are some examples of privatization in your school or community?
 * 4) What problems might be associated with privatization?

__**ARTICLE #3**__ In the past, Japan did not allow foreign accounting firs to use their international names in advertising. Several nations continue to impose high import taxes on products from other countries. These are some examples of trade barriers from the annual report of the U.S. Office of the Trade Representative. This federal government agency encourages other nations to reduce or eliminate trade barrier for U.S. exports. In exchange, restrictuions on imports to the United States are lowered or removed. This ongoing discussion is aimed at creating a worldwide free trade environment.
 * // U.S. Companies face Trade barriers //**


 * 1) Go to the web site of the U.S. Government Export Portal ( [|www.export.gov] ) to obtain information about exporting--- type in below in another color.
 * 2) Why do governments sometimes create trade barriers to discourage imports from other countries?
 * 3) What are //some examples of trade barriers that are not created by government actions//

__**ARTICLE # 4**__


 * Saying “No” the Japanese Way **

Carl Byrd, a U.S. businessperson, asked his Japanese trading partner, Massahiro Watanabe, for a lower price on the Japanese product he was purchasing. Mr. Watanabe smiled and replied, “I will do my best.” Two weeks later Mr. Byrd discovered that the product was invoiced at the original price. Mr. Bryd appealed to Mr. Watanabe, asking that the price be decreased because of the size of the order. Mr. Watanabe replied, “That will be very difficult”. Two weeks later Mr. Byrd received another invoice and it showed the original price. Mr. Bryd felt let down by Mr. Watanabe since he had not said “no” directly. Several weeks later, in an international business seminar, Mr. Byrd learned that the Japanese culture is a high context culture. Suddenly, things made sense to Mr. Byrd. Mr. Watanabe was not being deceptive after all; he was being very polite and indirect. Both “I will do my best” and “that will be very difficult’ suggest an unlikely outcome. Mr. Watanabae had been consistently saying “no” in the correct Japanses manner, but Mr. Byrd was prepared to understand “no” only in the direct manner of U.S. businesspersons.

Type an Answer these questions
 * 1) Why do different cultures have different ways of saying “no”?
 * 2) What are some other countries that say “no” indirectly”?

__**ARTICLE #5**__
 * 1) ** How Do you spell Inc.? **

In the United States, you can tell that a business is a corporation if the abbreviation Inc. (meaning incorporated) follows the company name. In Canada, Japan, and the United Kingdom, Ltd. (for limited) is used, referring to the limited liability of the owners. The notation for a corporate form of business in various countries is listed below: Please make the list below a table on your Global Example page.

France, Belguim ---Sarl Germany, Switzerland, -GmbH Italy--- Srl Denmark A/S Spain, Mexico, Brazil S.A. Netherlands N.V.

Answer these questions in another color


 * 1) Conduct an Internet search to find some corporations based in other countries.


 * 1) What cultural factors might influence different corporate notations?

‍ Assignment # 20
#1 Add to "Current Events" page on your Wiki Look up an organization that help the world's poor: Organizations like CARE, UNICEF etc. Scan the sites for information on what poor people might need and who can help. Remember the 5 W's. Write about this organization and be sure to make a link from Wiki to the organization you choose, bring in pictures, and what is the actual amount of money given directly to people this organization helps.

**#2( write about the world challenge--go to this site) Read about the top three winners and compare them to the Organization you picked to write about.**
 * [] **


 * 1) 2 Continue working on your PowerPoint it is due on December 7.
 * 2) 3 Finish up Assignment #19 articles 1-5

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‍__ Chapter 7 test will be December 2, 2011 __=====

= = ===‍ BE PREPARED TO DISCUSS ARTICLE #'S 1 - 5 IF ASKED ON A TEST ===

‍** Chapter 14 outline **

 * Answer Chpt 14 Concepts Review 6 items (pg 343) . Please inset them into your Chpt outline o n your wiki ** and be ready for a chapter review quiz on Friday, December 16

‍ Assignment # 21 due on December 14

 * 1) 1Please ad the following as summaries on your Business Career wiki pages
 * 2) Small Business Owner pg 199
 * 3) International Business Attorney pg 221
 * 4) Retail Buyer pg 243
 * 5) Marketing manager pg 271
 * 6) Industrial Production manager pg 293

==‍ # 2 Please ad the following as summa ries on your Ethics wiki page Due December 15 ==


 * 1) Social Entrepreneurship pg 187
 * 2) Truth in Labeling? pg 233
 * 3) The Real Things? pg 257
 * 4) Price Skimming pg 286

DECEMBER 16, TEST ON ASSIGNMENT #21 #2 Ethics be able to discuss and explain 4 questions and 2 jobs you might be interested in and Chpt Concepts Review.

ASSIGNMENT #22 by Dec 19, 2011 Tech Trends add to your wiki page, read and summarize the Following: Each of you will b assigned one Tech Trend to present to the class. ( I will tell you when it is due.) prelude to International Career Planning (go to website [|www.goingglobal.com]
 * 1) Have PDA, Will travel pg 194
 * 2) Groupware Meetings pg 210
 * 3) Robots at Work pg 236
 * 4) Email marketing: Pro and Con pg 267
 * 5) Dynamic Pricing pg 285
 * ON LINE WORK: PG 341 IN BOOK LIST 10 PERSONALITY TRAITS YOU HAVE TO OFFER A COMPANY, ANSWER THE TWO QUESTIONS ON THE BOTTOM OF THAT PAGE. **
 * ON LINE WORK: PG 341 IN BOOK LIST 10 PERSONALITY TRAITS YOU HAVE TO OFFER A COMPANY, ANSWER THE TWO QUESTIONS ON THE BOTTOM OF THAT PAGE. **

Open web site -- Click on General Career Advice, click on General career advice again on the next page, then look for answers to the following questions: (add all answers to your Caeer Planning wiki page.)

Assignment # 23 Outline Chapter 15 International Career Planning due Dec 21 ===‍ add: The Education - Income Connection Chart on pg 353 (figure 15.2) === Ethics & Issues -- Best Foot Forward World Market -- Spain
 * 1) Transferrable Skills
 * 2) Top 10 items needed for relocationg employees/familes
 * 3) Work Permits, Visa, Passports

= = Due January 4, 2012 ==‍ Write a report summary on Movie: "Slumdog Millionaire" add it to your Culture Corner page ==


 * 1) Homeland Security (find information and history on this department) Add it to your Tech Trends wiki page
 * 2) breaking the language barrier pg 356 Tech Trends
 * 3) Culture corner--Business Education, an American Original pg 357
 * 4) Our Multicultural Workplace--Having What it takes pg 358
 * 5) Business Careers--pg 359 Career/Life Coach pg 361 Portfolio Worksheet= (Mentor Relationships) follow instructions

‍ __January 4, 2012__
==‍ On you field trip wiki page (along with Asahia and Mayor's office please add a summary about today's trip to Conely Terminals and Federal Reserve Bank. ==

‍ CHAPTER 15
==‍** Answer the following questions regarding Chapter 15 on your Chapter Wiki Pages **:==
 * 1) ==‍ Describe 5 assest an employee can offer to a company ==
 * 2) ==‍ Identify the steps of manager training ==
 * 3) ==‍ Explain on-the-job and off-the-job manager training programs. ==
 * 4) ==‍ Identify different career challenges ==
 * 5) ==‍ Explain the necessary preparation for international travel. ==
 * 6) ==‍ Identify 3 steps for career planning. ==

‍ Study Guide to Prepare for Final
==‍ CHAPTER 1 & 2 study guide Hand Written notes must be passed in by Friday class. Chapter 3 & on will be given to you in Class and you must complete 2 chapters per night and hand in by Friday 1/13/12. == International Business Final Exam will be held on January 17, 9;45 - 11:15

To add to our Federal Reserve Bank of Boston visit, please clik on the link below to go to the Chicago Virtual Tour of their Fed Reserve bank []