DISCUSSION
It is time to share your thoughts! This course had you explore various topics involving global business finance. From your experiences, discuss the following points:
- What did you find interesting about the topics covered during the course?
- Were there problems or ideas you found interesting? Why?
- Complete the thought: I wish I could have spent more time on __________.
Also, think about and discuss how you may use some of the information from this course in your upcoming dissertation.
To earn full credit, post an initial response of 500 words that includes at least one APA citation and the associated
ASSIGNMENT
After reading the case Mittal’s Hostile Acquisition of Arcelor on p. 563-566 in your textbook, write a 6-8-page essay (not including the cover page and references) in which you address the following items and questions:
1. What is the core value proposition that Mittal Steel believes justifies this large, complex, hostile acquisition? Will it be worth it? To whom?
2. What are the public arguments and possible private reasons that Arcelor opposes the combination
3. Arcelor’s defensive actions were extensive. Detail the theory and execution of the multitude of defensive tactics used by Arcelor.
Ultimately, which entity do you believe has the power in today’s global marketplace to govern a cross-border acquisition like Mittal’s acquisition of Arcelor?
Argue for or against a position applied to a specific scenario in global business finance.
Be sure to support your claims and assertions using citations from the case study and other credible resources. Your paper must have at least 6 peer-reviewed references and be properly APA formatted. You must cite/reference all sources!
