Part 1: Objective A and and Key Concepts 1 and 2

Select and research a multinational business that operates in and trades with multiple countries and explain the risks and rewards of operating globally and a comparison of the technological, political and economic drivers that affect your selected business.

Part 2: Objective A and and Key Concepts 3 and 4

Compare and contrast the positives and negatives of globalization and evaluate the risks of globalized health care and how these risks may be mitigated.

Part 3: Objective B and and Key Concept 1

Select and research a multinational business that operates in and trades with multiple countries and explain why it is important for this business to understand the political structure that exists and provide criteria for deciding whether or not to enter a country's market.

Part 4: Objective B and and Key Concepts 2 and 3

Compare and contrast democracy and totalitarianism and explain the reasons why a country would shift from totalitarianism to democracy; the impact this shift has had on businesses that operate globally; and how these changes during the past three decades have altered the perspectives for U.S. and international businesses.