Topics to choose from:

1. Why do firms choose to internationalise? Research and present four reasons.

2. Explain some of the key drivers of globalisation. Research and present four drivers.

3. Investigate and explain any four consequences or effects of globalisation.

4. Research and discuss four foreign market entry strategies.

5. Investigate and discuss Hofstede's four dimensions of culture

6. Explore any four approaches that managers may use to resolve an ethical dilemma

7. Investigate and explain the following types of political system: Totalitarian; Socialist; Democratic. Additionally, explore some possible risks that may arise from the political system for firms engaged in international business.

8. Investigate and explain the following types of legal system: common law, civil law, and religious law. Additionally, explore some possible risks that may arise from the legal system for firms engaged in international business.

9. Research and then compare and contrast 4 different economic blocs.

10. Research and then compare and contrast advanced economies, developing economies and emerging markets. Additionally, explore and discuss the factors that make emerging markets attractive to international firms.

11. Investigate and explain 4 risks and challenges of doing business in emerging markets.

12. Examine and present any four key dimensions of successful international firms.

13. Research the following four strategiesinternationalising firms may pursue including:
a. Home replication strategy
b. Multidomestic strategy
c. Global strategy
d. Transnational strategy

14. Research and explain and four organisational structures that may be adapted by international forms. Be sure to explain advantages and disadvantages of each structure.

15. Prepare a report on countertrade. Explain:

a. The different types of count counter trade ;
b. Trends/patterns/statistics on countertrade;
c. Some of the benefits of counter trade;
d. And, some of the drawbacks of counter trade.

16. You may choose to create your own report topic. You must CLEARLY explain the topic, and each member must research and report on an individual part of the report. Each part MUST be well connected to the rest of the report.

Your topic must receive teacher approval before you commence.