Through this course the student will come to understand the global business environment from both national and global perspectives. Topics include an overview of international business patterns and social systems and their effect on business. Different government systems, market structures and economic and legal systems will be examined along with the institutions that provide an international oversight. Culture and ethics, and their effect on business, will be discussed as well as various trade theories and currency exchanges that facilitate global trade. This will provide a framework for the creation of international business strategies necessary for success in the global marketplace.This course includes mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements.
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By: Charles W. L. Hill, G. Tomas M. Hult, Thomas McKaig, Frank Cotae
Publisher: McGraw Hill
Edition: 6th
ISBN: printed text with connect 9781264160112 or etext 9781260890129
Instructions: No substitutes. Course textbook(s) are available through the Durham College Bookstore (subject to available stock)
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