The goal of this assignment is for you to consider some of what you have learned over
the past weeks. The paper is a personal essay and does not require outside research,
although if you do refer to specific materials, you should cite them accordingly. Your
paper should NOT exceed the university protocol for <20% match on TURNITIN (see
syllabus for more info on this protocol and standard). The paper should be at least 4
pages and no more than 7 pages in length, written in standard 12 point font and double-
spaced. You should write it in the first person (using the pronoun “I”).
First and most importantly, do not repeat what is in the textbook. This is your opportunity
to show me what you have learned outside of a testing type situation. Please take special note
to show what you learned from the videos, lectures and outside of the textbook. I am NOT
interested in a reflection of textbook learning since that is what the exams assess! You do not
need to summarize the film. Identify examples of things like labor issues, transportation,
management decisions, etc.. It is perfectly acceptable to say things like, “I never knew
that ….,” “I knew cars were made around the world, but I was surprised by ….” Also think
about factors which affect these businesses – competitors, customers, governments,
technology, etc. Use examples and display what you have learned in your own words. If
you have questions about anything or discover something you would like to know more
about, include it in your paper. The key part of this assignment is demonstrating that
you can connect material to the elements of Global Business.
Good writing style is a must. I am very interested to see you display good format, layout
and writing semantics. Use proper intro, body and conclusion layout. Indent
paragraphs, etc.
