Discussion 1: (200 words)

1. With so much productive capacity and room for expansion in the United States, why would a company based in the United States choose to purchase items from foreign firm? Discuss the pros and cons.

2. As a supplier, which factors would you consider about a buyer (your potential customer) to be important in setting up a long-term relationship?

Discussion 2: (200 words)

1. List five major reasons why a new electronic components manufacturing firm should move into your city or town?

2. What are the pro and cons of relocating a small or midsized manufacturing firm (that makes mature products) from the United States to China?

3. If you could locate your new software development company anywhere in the world, which place would you choose, and why?

Discussion 3: (200 words)

What are the benefits of marketing through social media and what types of businesses or organizations are helped most by this type of marketing? Give an example of a product, service and idea marketed effectively this way.