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Theory:

1. Comprehensively compare and contrast the trade ideologies, philosophies, theories, and orientations of Russell Roberts, Dani Rodrik, and Pankaj Ghemawat. Which author offers the "best" foundation for the study of globalization today? Explain.

2. Sustainability issues are becoming a larger and more critical component of the international business discourse and practice. As there are many centripetal and centrifugal forces associated with international business and sustainable development, comprehensively describe how water is one element of the global, regional, and local sustainability puzzle. Illustrate your answer with an appropriate discussion of business' and society's relationship to water (e.g., infrastructure, price, cultural relationship, access, poverty, scarcity, virtual water as a traded good, product life cycle analysis, strategic planning, etc.) around the world.

3. Are motivation theories and practices culture-bound? Are leadership, decision-making, HR theories (e.g., performance appraisal, MBO), organizational development strategies, and empowerment theories culture-bound? Explain using specific and appropriate business examples, national cultures, and cultural dimensions offered by Hofstede and Hall and other appropriate course resources and life/work experiences.

4. Tie together all the major themes in this course: globalization, international trade, MNE strategy, sustainability, political risk and international business ethics, and culture and international business.

Practice:

5. From this course, describe three (3) walk-aways (or managerial applications) that are most important to your understanding of international business and sustainability and that you will implement at your current workplace. [Note: if you are note currently working, use your last place of employment.] Describe the implementation process and the goal of each of the three walk-aways.

Bonus Question- up to 5 points of extra credit (250 words or less, and not subject to the 20 page limit).

6. What was the most important insight you learned from one of your classmates during this course?