Business Management Assignment

Question 1

• From the e-Activity, select a country from the list of U.S. free trade agreement partners and examine the information. Then select two potential drawbacks from the trade agreement you selected, explain your rationale, then provide a recommendation to address each of these drawbacks.

• Imagine that your goal is to be a next-generation multinational manager. Suggest three key traits or characteristics that this type of manager should possess. Determine the related characteristic(s) that you already possess, and propose strategies for developing the remaining characteristic(s) through education and / or experience. If you believe that you possess all of the traits or characteristics that you have suggested, explain whether or not you obtained them through education and / or experience.

Question 2

• From the e-Activity, assuming you are currently a store manager at Walmart and due to your fluency in the Japanese language, the company has assigned you to manage one of their Seiyu-brand stores in Japan. Determine the skills, strengths, or qualities that you possess, relative to the seven dimensions of the Global Leadership and Organizational Behavior Effectiveness (GLOBE) Model, that would help you successfully manage your store. Predict two cultural differences that may challenge your current management style, and suggest the key actions that could help you address them.

• Imagine that your friend Teresa have worked in several capacities in different departments within her present company. This week, her company has promoted her from department manager to CEO, just as it begins to participate in international business. Devise at least five rules that address conflict of interest for Teresa within this new context. Provide a rationale for your response.