Class,

In this assignment, you will create a comprehensive International Business Project that focuses specifically on how governments conduct business and interact with firms in the global marketplace. Rather than writing a traditional paper, you will develop a professional slide deck with embedded narrated audio suitable for an executive or policy-oriented audience.

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Learning Objectives

By completing this assignment, you will be able to:

• Explain how governments participate directly and indirectly in international business
• Analyze political, legal, and regulatory systems that shape business operations
• Evaluate government trade policies, incentives, and restrictions
• Assess risks arising from government actions such as regulation, taxation, and political intervention
• Communicate international business concepts clearly and professionally using slides with narration

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Assignment Components

Part 1: International Business Kit (Narrated Slide Deck)

Due: 8 May 2026. GRADUATING SENIORS Due Date 4 May 2026 nlt 11:59pm.

Points: 239 points

Create a 610 slide professional presentation with narrated audio embedded directly in the slide deck that examines how a specific government conducts business with international firms. This narrated slide deck replaces both a written paper and a live or separate video submission.

You may focus on:

• One countrys government and its approach to foreign businesses, or
• A comparison between two governments business practices.

Your audience should be international managers, investors, or policy advisors.

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Required Slides (610 Total)

1. Title & Context Slide

• Country (or countries) analyzed
• Purpose of the International Business Kit

1. Government Structure & Role in Business

• Political system and governance structure
• How the government influences or participates in business activity

1. Trade and Investment Policies
   • Import/export regulations
   • Tariffs, trade agreements, and FDI rules
2. Legal and Regulatory Environment
   • Business laws and regulatory oversight
   • Contract enforcement and intellectual property protection
3. Government as a Business Partner or Customer
   • State-owned enterprises (if applicable)
   • Government procurement or publicprivate partnerships
4. Economic Policies Affecting Business
   • Taxation policies

• Fiscal, monetary, and currency considerations

1. Political Risk & Government Intervention

• Stability, policy changes, or intervention risks
• Nationalization, regulation shifts, or sanctions (if relevant)

1. Implications & Strategic Takeaways

• Key opportunities for international firms
• Major challenges and recommended strategies

(If using fewer than 8 slides, combine closely related topics in a logical manner.)

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Narration & Technical Requirements

• Narration must be recorded and embedded directly into the slide deck (e.g., PowerPoint audio narration or equivalent)
• Total narration length should be 35 minutes across all slides
• Each slide should include clear, concise narration explaining the key points
• Slides must be understandable with both visuals and narration working together
• Test audio before submission to ensure clarity and proper playback

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Slide Design Guidelines

• 610 content slides total (references may be included as an additional final slide)

• Bullet points only (no large text blocks)
• Professional visual design with readable fonts
• Use charts, visuals, or diagrams where appropriate
• Cite sources directly on slides or on a final references slide (APA or MLA)

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Grading Breakdown (239 Points Total)

• Depth and Accuracy of Government Analysis (Slides + Narration): 150 points
• Application of International Business Concepts: 39 points
• Organization, Visual Quality, and Source Use: 20 points
• Narration Quality, Timing, and Professionalism: 30 points

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Submission Instructions

• Upload one narrated slide deck file (PowerPoint with embedded narration or exported MP4 video of slides with narration) to Canvas by 8 May 2026.
• No separate video upload is required.
• Worth 239 points

Late submissions will follow standard course policies.

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Additional Notes

• This assignment reflects real-world international business environments where governments play an active role.
• Narration should supplementnot read verbatim fromthe slide text.
• All claims should be supported by credible, current sources.

Questions? Reach out well before the due date.

Global Case Project International Business (Graded)

Project Overview

The Global Case Project challenges you to apply international business theories and concepts to a real-world global company. You will analyze how the company operates across borders, evaluates international markets, manages risks, and adapts strategies to cultural, political, and economic differences.

This project simulates the type of strategic analysis expected of international business professionals and consultants.

Learning Objectives

By completing this project, you will be able to:

• Analyze a firms global strategy using international business frameworks
• Evaluate political, economic, cultural, and legal factors affecting international operations
• Assess international market entry strategies and global supply chains
• Identify risks and ethical challenges in global business
• Communicate professional business analysis clearly and persuasively

Project Description

You will select one multinational company that operates in at least two countries outside its home country. Your task is to develop an in-depth global case analysis that examines the companys international strategy and performance.

Company Examples (You may choose others with approval):

• Apple, Inc.
• Toyota Motor Corporation
• Starbucks
• Samsung Electronics
• Unilever
• DHL
• Netflix
• Nike
• Sterling Motorcars – Thomas Moorehead Dealerships

Required Sections

Your project must include the following sections:

1. Company Background (20 points)

• Brief overview of the company and industry
• Home country and global presence (key markets)
• Core products or services

2. Global Environment Analysis (40 points)

• Political and legal environment
• Economic environment
• Cultural considerations (use Hofstede or similar framework)
• Trade policies, regulations, or regional trade agreements affecting the company

3. International Market Entry Strategy (40 points)

• Markets entered and rationale
• Entry modes used (exporting, joint ventures, FDI, licensing, etc.)
• Advantages and disadvantages of chosen strategies

4. Global Operations and Supply Chain (30 points)

• Manufacturing and sourcing strategies
• Global logistics and supply chain issues
• Risk management (geopolitical risk, disruptions, sustainability)

5. Ethical, Social, and Sustainability Issues (30 points)

• Ethical challenges in global operations
• Corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives
• Environmental and sustainability strategies

6. Strategic Recommendations (25 points)

• At least three actionable recommendations
• Supported by international business concepts
• Explanation of potential benefits and risks

7. Conclusion (15 points)

• Summary of key findings
• Future outlook for the companys global strategy

Deliverables

Submit the following to Canvas:

Written Report (Word or PDF)

• • 68 pages (double-spaced, excluding cover and references)
  • 12-point font, 1-inch margins
  • APA or MLA citations required

• • Professional 57 minute recorded presentation (810 slides maximun); will upload to the Global Case Project Discussion Board for additional points.

Deliverables Due on 5 May 2026 no later than 11:59pm. Graduating Seniors must submit no later than 1 May 2026.

Grading Rubric (200 points total)

• Company Background: 20 pts
• Global Environment Analysis: 40 pts
• Market Entry Strategy: 40 pts
• Global Operations & Supply Chain: 30 pts
• Ethics, CSR & Sustainability: 30 pts
• Strategic Recommendations: 25 pts
• Conclusion & Overall Integration: 15 pts

Academic Integrity

All work must be your own. Proper citation of sources is required. Plagiarism or use of AI-generated content without attribution may result in zero points earned.

Tips for Success

• Use course models and terminology consistently
• Support claims with credible, current sources
• Incorporate charts or tables where helpful
• Write clearly and professionallythis is a business report
• Strong projects demonstrate depth of analysis, clear structure, and thoughtful global insight.

Hi,

I have an individual assignment for my course Entrepreneurship & Innovation (BUSE 617). The assignment is about analyzing a real organizational decision.

The topic/title is:
Behind the Decision: Enforcement Strategy for Legal Metrology Regulation in the Weighing Scale Field.

The decision I want to analyze is:
What is the most appropriate enforcement strategy for the legal metrology regulation on weighing scalesimmediate implementation, phased rollout, or postponement?

This case is based on a real situation from my work at SASO (Legal Metrology Department), where a decision was made to enforce the regulation immediately on gold stores, which had significant operational and market impacts.

Please make sure to carefully follow the requirements in the attached file.

Hi,

I have an individual assignment for my course Entrepreneurship & Innovation (BUSE 617). The assignment is about analyzing a real organizational decision.

The topic/title is:
Behind the Decision: Enforcement Strategy for Legal Metrology Regulation in the Weighing Scale Field.

The decision I want to analyze is:
What is the most appropriate enforcement strategy for the legal metrology regulation on weighing scalesimmediate implementation, phased rollout, or postponement?

This case is based on a real situation from my work at SASO (Legal Metrology Department), where a decision was made to enforce the regulation immediately on gold stores, which had significant operational and market impacts.

Please make sure to carefully follow the requirements in the attached file.

The topic of the assignment is: Behind the decision: implementing Decision to Continue a Profitable Project Despite Ethical Concerns.

i have chosen this topic as a start to complete the process as instructed in the attachment that will include to follow the paper guideline.

Make sure no Ai, draw a map is required to the paper.

The topic of the assignment is: Behind the decision: implementing Decision to Continue a Profitable Project Despite Ethical Concerns.

i have chosen this topic as a start to complete the process as instructed in the attachment that will include to follow the paper guideline.

Make sure no Ai, draw a map is required to the paper.

Hi,

I have an individual assignment for my course Entrepreneurship & Innovation (BUSE 617). The assignment is about analyzing a real organizational decision.

The topic/title is:
Should the company adopt Relationship Selling or Price-Based Selling?

Please make sure to carefully follow the requirements in the attached file. Please make sure no Ai Using at all, Thank you

This project focuses on entrepreneurship by developing a simple business idea and plan. It includes identifying a target market, describing the product or service, and explaining how the business will operate. The project also covers basic strategies in marketing, budgeting, and customer engagement. The goal is to show creativity, problem-solving, and practical application of entrepreneurial skills in creating a realistic and sustainable business concept

I need help organizing my entrepreneurship project.

LOOK AT PDF ATTACHED FOR PROJECT OPTIONS. I have also listed short summaries of each.

General rules for the project:

• The professor does not give a strict rubric, word count, or required format. I can choose the format and length.
• The project needs to be thorough, detailed, creative, and entrepreneurial.
• Short answers or just repeating the textbook will not earn a strong grade.
• The professor wants opinion, interpretation, and original thinking.
• The end result matters more than whether it is in paragraph form, Q&A format, slides, or another structure.
• Deadline matters, so everything needs to be polished and complete.

Very important:

• If the project is based on interviewing an entrepreneur or nonprofit CEO, do not just list their answers. The final project needs analysis, interpretation, and reflection, not just a transcript.

Project options:

1. Create my own original project idea related to my career or personal interests.
2. Create an original nonprofit and cover:
   • my passion for the cause
   • how the nonprofit would start
   • how to gain public support
   • how to attract donors
   • best legal structure
   • a fundraising event idea
3. Interview an entrepreneur, but not a relative, and include:
   • my contact info
   • entrepreneurs name, title, company, address, phone
   • how I found them and why I chose them
   • their background
   • why they are an entrepreneur
   • what opportunity they saw
   • how family, education, and work shaped them
   • how they evaluated the opportunity
   • decision criteria
   • risks and risk management
   • how the business started
   • actions they took
   • timeline with month and year
   • important contacts
   • major challenges
   • how they solved problems
   • their advice
   • key success factors
4. Interview a nonprofit CEO and include:
   • how they got involved
   • what the organization does
   • what makes it different
   • who it serves
   • achievements and progress
   • future goals for the next 3 to 5 years
   • obstacles
   • revenue sources and plans for more stable funding
5. Create an AI startup concept and cover:
   • real problem
   • AI solution
   • value proposition
   • market opportunity
   • what makes it different
   • impact and long term vision
   • visually engaging presentation
6. Create an AI powered marketing innovation and cover:
   • marketing problem
   • AI solution framework
   • better consumer insights
   • data sources and analysis
   • personalization and targeting
   • market research improvements
   • proof of concept or case study
   • ethical concerns
   • market potential and adoption

Please help me:

• build a strong outline
• suggest sections/headings
• make sure every required point is covered
• improve flow and professionalism
• suggest visuals or slide ideas if needed
• keep it detailed, creative, and entrepreneurial

You have to tell by not using any ai only your human brain that how we can build a 1 billion$ empire in 2 years give me plans ideas new models etc…