The midterm exam is based on all the material covered so far in the course. Review all the readings as you prepare to write the exam.
Review the following essay questions. You will submit a 3 to 4-page paper and include your answers to the questions below. Be sure to follow APA style and use in-text citations as needed.
In this course, we provided an overview on how the economic, political, and legal environments affect international business operations. For this essay, explain how the legal environment affects international business operations.
For this essay compare and contrast the ethical and financial environments along with their affect on international business operations.
In this essay, identify in detail the characteristics of culture for conducting international business. Provide an example of a culture characteristic that affects business.
Globalization is driven by policies that have opened economies domestically and internationally. In this essay, identify specific challenges and opportunities globalization presents to International Business.
Keep the following points in mind:
Answers show comprehension and application of theories and models.
Arguments are well developed, with statements supported by reasons, research information, and examples where appropriate.
Research is relevant to the topics and sources are correctly cited in APA style.
Be sure to follow APA style and use in-text citations if needed.
Use the EC Library resources to properly cite your work (login to the EC Library is required):
APA Format Tip Sheet (Links to an external site.)
Citing Sources (Links to an external site.)
Plagiarism & Copyright (Links to an external site.)
Use the EC Library guide to conduct your research (login to the EC Library is required):
Business Research Guide (Links to an external site.)
Compose your work in a .doc or .docx file type using a word processor (such as Microsoft Word, etc.) and save it frequently to your computer. For those assignments that are not written essays and require uploading images or PowerPoint slides, please follow uploading guidelines provided by your instructor.
Check your work and correct any spelling or grammatical errors. When you are ready to submit your work, click “Upload Submission.” Enter the submission title and then click on “Select a file to upload.” Browse your computer, and select your file. Click “Open” and verify the correct file name has appeared next to Submission File. Click on “Continue.” Confirm submission is correct and then click on “Accept Submission & Save.”