Global Business Issues


Primary Response is due by Thursday (11:59:59pm Central), Peer Responses are due by Saturday (11:59:59pm Central).

Primary Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 200–250 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

For this Discussion Board, please complete the following:

Country One is rich in precious metals but does not have fresh vegetables all year long. Country One made a trade agreement with Country Two to trade precious metals for vegetables. Answer the following questions as though your company, which uses precious metals to manufacture products, was planning to start operations in both Country One and Country Two:

  • How would this trade agreement impact your strategic decision making?
  • Would the impact be negative or positive? Why?