Global Perspectives for International Business 

Question 1: 

Class,

The political, economic, and legal infrastructure of a nation has a major influence on the way managers make decisions.  Political systems have two dimensions: the degree of collectivism versus individualism, and the degree of democracy versus totalitarianism. These dimensions are interrelated; systems that emphasize collectivism tend towards totalitarianism, while systems that place a high value on individualism tend to be democratic. However, a large gray area exists in the middle. It is possible to have democratic societies that emphasize a mix of collectivism and individualism. Similarly, it is possible to have totalitarian societies that are not collectivist. Does international trade with a totalitarian regime tend to make that regime more susceptible to democratic influences?  Discuss with your classmates (one full paragraph)/Research (one full paragraph)/Source in proper APA format.

Question 2: 

Over the past 30 years, several totalitarian states have enacted democratic reforms. With this in mind, answer the following questions.

1. What reforms are the most important for the business climate? ans how do democratic reforms have a positive impact on international business? (one full paragraph)

Question 3:

Describe the relationship between a market economy and a country's economic progress.