Learning Activity #1
Globalization is the motivating force behind the business environment in the 21st century.
Debate the veracity of the following statement:
Globalization only significantly affects the CEO's of multinational corporations and high-net-worth individuals.
Students will debate for or against the statement according to the following grouping:
If your last name begins with A-I you are to argue that the statement is true.
Remember that any debate requires that you try to persuade the reader to your point of view. Respond following these requirements:
- Make three points of persuasion arguments which support your assigned grouping above.
- Open your argument with your second best supporting point.
- Then follow with your weakest point; choose words which are descriptive to make it more interesting.
- Make sure to end your discussion with your best argument, using stronger definitive word choices.
- Never use "I think", "I believe," "I feel" or personal pronouns of any kind. Write in the third person voice.
- Be creative with your ideas to keep the reader interested in your point of view.
- Do not use direct quotes but instead USE YOUR OWN WORDS supported by citations and reference list.
Learning Activity #2
Remember our up and coming leader in the multinational organization from last week?
What advice would you give "you-the leader" about how globalization affects your job? What skills and characteristics do you need to know to continue your success?
Recall from week 3: Organization Situation
A North America division (approximately 400 employees) of an international company is experiencing rapid growth through it success strategies and through a series of acquisitions. The leadership team has doubled and the next level of management has tripled with further increases expected to support overall growth of the company. You have been told that you will be promoted to the next level of management. You want to "stand out" and keep moving up the ladder in your career.