Business Simulation Seminar Global Issues
The World is Becoming Flat Reduced barriers to trade NAFTA CAFTA EU Increasing ability to do work elsewhere Inexpensive (“free”) telecommunications Increasingly educated global workforce
Flat World Implications Must compete against global competitors Must use global workforce
Going Global Options Import or export License or franchise Joint ventures Direct investment Examples? Advantages and disadvantages
Managing Globally Cultural differences Language Behaviors Non-verbal communication Examples? Time differences Both a positive and a negative How?
Political and Legal Environment Each nation has own laws Worker rights Environmental laws Each nation has own customs Some nations tolerate corruption Some governments are corrupt Governments may nationalize industries Examples?
Global Issues The world is flat The world is big and small The world is complex