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 * 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

**A SSIGNMENT # 1a **
 * In your class resource binder/ or home page of wiki list 3 Business and International business ** standards and talk how they might affect you.

1. Dress to impress those who your trying to make partnership with 2. maintain eye contact with each other 3.use appropriate language

**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)

1. China has a much better and more modern infrastructure then that of India's. India maintains a very poor system of roads and highways compared to China's. China also has high speed transport. China is able to create and implement new economic policy quicker then ever due to its Communist government. India is more slow to policy making and changes due to it being a democracy. China has rapid trade with more exports then imports in the country. India focuses more on quality vs quantity, while in China it is based more upon quantity and no innovation. Both countries are proud of their success but there is still many factors that can stimulate their growth in the future.

**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.**

** See World culture page for summary **


 * 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. **

The International Economic Submit is a yearly event that started out with 500 members. It now has over 70,000 students national wide across America. With countries such as Mexico and China also wishing to join and creating their own programs. Students discuss the economic, political, and current affairs and integrate in culture. The program helps to expand leadership and deepen their knowledge on economics. It also allows the students to work together to solve problems and interdepencies. It gives the student the opportunity to experience a simulated world experience, while also teaching the new generation a more indepth look on world economics.

**chpt1-3 wiki instructions**
 * assignment #7 ** **click on the worksheet below and follow directions.**
 * Chapter 1 The Scope of International Business**
 * 1) **Why is it important to work in the global environment?What is the Impact of International Business**
 * 2) **What does National growth depend on?**
 * 3) **How does International Business affect local levels?**
 * 4) **Include time zone world map image**

1. It is important to work in the global environment because business are growing increasingly integrated with the world and business firms everywhere around the world. The impact of International Business is that we can now make trade agreements and other financial aspects and dealings, with other countries and people. Resulting in a diffusion of culture, language, and political views.

2. National growth depends on both the free market, the system of mercantilism, and the amount of export and import. National growth can also depend on if the country is a industrial production company or a service country. If a nation has more exports then imports it can archieve greater trade balance in its favor.

3. International Business affects local levels because there may be a certain company found at a local level that a international firm wishes to do business with. Or a international firm may decide to open a new branch or either service or production in that local environment instead of choosing to remain in the native country or origin.

4.

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** In the U.S we use the a.m. and p.m. to tell time and designate time after midnight and afternoon. While in many other countries elsewhere around the world use military time which is a system used by the armed forces. 2:00 p.m. would be 14:00


 * Chapter 2. Cultural and Social Influences**

1. Culture can affect many factors in business dealings. Different countries around the world have their own unique set of culture and beliefs. Something you may believe in in your home country may be wrong or unacceptable in another country.
 * 1) **Explain how culture affects international business**
 * 2) **Describe the elements of cultures.**
 * 3) **Describe the elements of subcultures and how cultural literacy can be improved.**
 * 4) **What ways can help people overcome stereotyping and cultural bias?**

2. Different elements of cultures are values, norms, folkways and mores, or a certain role a person may play in a social situation. Values are the strongly held concepts that are present in a culture, while norms are social rules that affect behaviors and actions and represent cultural values. Finally folkways and mores are cultural customs that dictate how people act socially.

3. Some elements of subcultures are a smaller group or subset within a larger culture. For an example in the U.S a group of men may enjoy football or golf. Subcultures can also form from music, religion, or political affiliation. Cultural literacy can be improved by interaction with members of the native culture or by learning and educating yourself on it before heading to a cultural event.

4. Some ways people can overcome sterotyping and cultural bias to directly confront these accusations. Another step can be to teach and educate those around you who are working with.


 * Chapter 3International Communications**


 * 1) **Explain the basic nature of communication.**
 * 2) **What are the challenges of communicating in a world language?**
 * 3) **Copy a chart for the Major World Languages.**
 * 4) **What language do you think is the most used for business?**
 * 5) **Create a Tech Trend Page on your wiki: Answer the following question:Insert Date and Chapter it refers to:Should every web site speak English? (refer to pg 59 (Tech Trends) Each chapter will begin to have a Tech Trend question for you to answer on your Tech Trend wiki page.**
 * 6) **Create an International Business Career page on your wiki**


 * Read pg 69 in your text briefly describe the highlighted career and what education, skills and outlook will be for this career.**


 * Answer this question:**

1. The basic nature of communications is to talk to and interact wit the people around you. Either talking for business purposes or just being friendly at a social event.
 * What purpose might multi-national companies hire interpreters and translators?**

2. Some challenges in communicating in a world language is that you will need a translator. The delay between a translator and the actual speech delivery. There may be different meanings for the words in your language compared to those of the language that you are trying to translate for.

3.

4. I believe that the most used language for Business would be English since it spoken on every continent in some way or form.

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.**

See above in assignment #7 for the time zone map and summary

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. **

Importing is when you are bringing a certain product, goods, or raw material that your home country lacks or needs. Many countries import items because they do not have it, or they want to have the luxury of owning it. Exporting is when you are shipping your goods or products outside of the home country by either ships or plans. Goods is a physical product, while services is a service where your providing something like banking or health care. A service is also considered a intangible benefit or task provided by a business to its customers.

**Assignment # 10** **Add to __Chapter 3 Outline wiki page__: gift giving in business, is it the same as greases payments? Are grease payments a form of bribery? Look on pg 26 of your text under #12. also look at pge 67 of your book. Explain what the differences are between the 3 items. (You may google each word to find info so that you can fully explain the differences.**

**Assian Tea Ceremony:** pg. 75 of book #12 Teacher will instruct you for video on Tea ceremony: You will make a summary on World Cultures wiki page

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

**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 **


 * Assignment # 14 **
 * (add a new page to your wiki if you don't already have one for the following.) Be sure you have created the following pages on your wiki: You will read the excepts and make a summary comment on each. **

__Tech Trends__

‍ =‍** The items below must be completed by **= __** CAREER PREPARATION IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS **__
 * Assignment # 15 Chpt. 6 Outline add to wikispace on appropriate pages (must be completed by Monday, march 12, 2012): **
 * 1) ** Add Tech Trends pg 133 due 3/13/12 **
 * 2) ** Ethics -- Developing Nations pg 138 due 3/13/12 **
 * 3) ** Cultural Corner pg 142 due 3/14/12 **
 * 4) ** International Careers pg 145 due 3/14/12 **
 * 5) ** Chapter Summary and Concept review pg 148 must be written up and handed in by: 3/16/12 **
 * CREATE A NEW PAGE ON YOUR WIKI AND NAME IT: __Career Preparation__ **
 * Read the hand out and research the questions, write about how you would handle your dream job: **
 * Your dream is to work for an American company in the marketing department of its international division. **
 * 1) ** Choose a country where you would like to work. **
 * 2) ** Write a paragrpah explaining how you would prepare yourself to live and work in that country. **
 * 3) ** Research language, culture, history, economics, and business environment, various cites, cost of living and availability of housing there. **
 * Type your fundings in a report fashion on this new wiki page. **
 * ** Print out the report, be sure to put your name on it **
 * ** Hand in into teacher by 3/15/2012. **
 * ** Be ready to present to the class **
 * ** This is a graded assignment **
 * Assignment # 16 Chpt. 6 begin outline by March 22, 2012 **
 * 1) ** Outline Chapter 6 on your wiki **
 * 2) Create a new page on your Wiki name it WORLD MARKET
 * 3) and read about Batian Peak Coffee research this article and answer the think globally question on Pg 135 World Market --- Kenya
 * 4) ** 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__. this will be checked on-line on 3/25/12. **

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.**
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 * 1) 3 Finish up Assignment #19 articles 1-5