CAPELLA UNIVERSITY BUS4016 ALL ASSIGNMENTS

CAPELLA UNIVERSITY BUS4016 UNIT 1 ASSIGNMENT 1

Read the "Who Makes the Apple iPhone?" case on page 32 of your textbook.

In globalEDGE or the Capella Library, find at least one resource (in addition to the case study) that supports or rejects positions taken in the textbook.

You mustuse proper APA references and in-text citations to identify both the textbook and your additional resource.

Write a paper of 250–500 words, addressing the following questions:

• What are the major variables and the driving force behind this type of outsourcing?
• Do you consider this a good practice in terms of cross-cultural communication and cross-cultural organizational structures and hierarchies? Why or why not?
• What other functions, services, or practices might be outsourced?
• What are some of the issues business managers should consider as they determine whether or not to outsource such functions?

Important Note: There will be a deduction of points in your grade if proper APA format is not used.

Submit your paper in the assignment area.

CAPELLA UNIVERSITY BUS4016 UNIT 2 ASSIGNMENT 1

By the end of this unit, submit the opportunity selection component for your global feasibility project. To complete this assignment, select a product and a country from the lists linked to in the Resources. Then, develop a proposal brief stating why you believe this particular product would be a good idea for consideration in the country you have chosen. Develop your proposal by conducting preliminary background research to determine what other companies are doing business in your chosen country, your rationale for this particular product and country, and the issues and opportunities that you envision. This is not intended to be an in-depth analysis. Rather, it is meant to be a brief for consideration by top management that will lead to further feasibility study. Provide initial evidence to support your selection of product and country.

Use the following guidelines when writing your brief:

• Content:This paper should be written in the form of a memo to upper management. It should include the following elements:
• A 1–2-page attachment that describes the opportunity and evidence to support it.
• Speculate on the organizational structures and hierarchies that will need to be dealt with when launching the selected product in the selected country.
• Identify potential cultural aspects that could influence negotiations.
• A recommendation for further study.
• A summary of next steps that you will take to determine feasibility. Look at future project deliverables.
• Writing:For full credit, this memo and supporting attachment must be free of grammatical and spelling errors because part of a manager's success is determined by strong written communication.
• Format and References:Identify at least three credible resources you will use to develop this opportunity, in addition to your textbook. Remember to use proper APA format when using in-text citations and references.

Important Note: There will be a deduction of points if proper APA format is not used.

CAPELLA UNIVERSITY BUS4016 UNIT 3 ASSIGNMENT 1

Review the "Philosophical Approaches to Ethics" section of your textbook, beginning on page 142. Prepare an argument to support one of the straw menapproaches (starting on page 142) to the "Unocal in Myanmar" case presented on page 133.

Write a 250–500 word essay analyzing the organizational structures and hierarchies presented in the case and the role that social responsibility plays in doing business in other countries. Include the following:

• Which philosophical approach do you believe should apply in the case?
• How does this approach reflect on the company?
• How does this approach reflect on the manager?

Support your position from an ethical business management perspective.

Use the following guidelines when writing your essay:

• Length:250–500 words.
• Writing:For full credit, your essay must be free of grammar and spelling errors, demonstrating strong written communication.
• Format and References:You mustuse proper APA references and in-text citations to identify both the textbook and your additional resource. See the Resources for a link to APA guidelines on iGuide. Support your position with one additional resource from eitherglobalEDGE or the Capella library.

Important Note: There will be a deduction of points if proper APA format is not used.

CAPELLA UNIVERSITY BUS4016 UNIT 4 ASSIGNMENT 1

Once your product and company selection have been approved for further investigation, conduct an in-depth analysis of the country you have chosen for the feasibility project. This analysis should include a written description of the following:

· Country background and history.

· Location, geography, and terrain.

· Inhabitants, lifestyle, culture, and customs.

· Communication and language.

· Economy.

· Currency.

· Legal environment, including import regulations.

· Government.

· Military.

· Transportation.

· Technology.

· Housing.

· Sports.

· Weather.

· Music.

· Health.

· Industry.

· Entertainment.

· Any other pertinent information that will assist you as you determine attractiveness of this country for your product.

Highlight the similarities and differences between the country you have selected and the United States.

In addition, do the following:

· Summarize the issues you will need to consider as you continue to develop your feasibility study.

· Offer your assessment of the situation at this point in your investigation.

· Determine how strongly you still feel about the attractiveness of this opportunity.

Use the following guidelines when writing your analysis:

· Length:250–500 words.
Writing:For full credit, your analysis must be free of grammar and spelling errors, demonstrating strong written communication.

· Format and References:You mustuse proper APA references and in-text citations to identify both the textbook and your additional resource. See the Resources for a link to APA guidelines on iGuide. Support your position with one additional resource from eitherglobalEDGE or the Capella University Library.

Important Note: There will be a deduction of points if proper APA format is not used.

CAPELLA UNIVERSITY BUS4016 UNIT 6 ASSIGNMENT 1

Determine the attractiveness of expanding your selected product market to the country you have chosen by identifying companies that may already be doing business there. Identify 2–3 competitors and describe the present situation of each. Compare the companies' offerings to your company's offerings. Based on your evaluation, answer the following questions:

• What is the currency of the country you have chosen for your project? What are the currency risks of establishing a business presence there?
• Is there evidence to suggest that competitors have been successful?
• Can you establish the sales potential?
• What price might consumers pay?
• Is the market saturated with competitors?
• Would your company be the first in the region?
• Are there barriers to entry given what you have learned about the country and the competition that does business in that country?
• Summarize your assessment of the situation at this point. Determine whether you still think it is feasible to launch your product in this country.

Use the following guidelines when writing your essay:

• Length:250–500 words.
• Writing:For full credit, your essay must be free of grammatical and spelling errors, demonstrating strong written communication.
• Format and References:You mustuse proper APA references and in-text citations to identify both the textbook and your additional resource. See the Resources for a link to the APA guidelines on iGuide. Support your position with one additional resource from eitherglobalEDGE or the Capella University Library.

Important Note: There will be a deduction of points if proper APA format is not used.

CAPELLA UNIVERSITY BUS4016 UNIT 6 ASSIGNMENT 2

Read the "Embraer and the Wild Rise of the Brazilian Real" case study on pages 285–286 of your textbook. Based on your overall readings for this unit, identify a strategy that Embraer might consider, in order to reduce its currency exchange risk associated with the Brazilian and U.S. currencies. Include the following in your paper:

• Identify the exchange rate of the Brazilian real and the U.S. dollar.
• Discuss the resulting value of selling goods in the United States exported from Brazil.
• Identify how weekly changes in the exchange rate would affect profitability for exports from Brazil to the United States.
• Identify risks related to changes in exchange rate from a management perspective.

Use the following guidelines when writing your essay:

• Length:250–500 words.
• Writing:For full credit, your essay must be free of grammar and spelling errors, demonstrating strong written communication.
• Format and References:You mustuse proper APA references and in-text citations to identify both the textbook and your additional resource. See the Resources for a link to APA guidelines on iGuide. Support your position with one additional resource from eitherglobalEDGE or the Capella library.

Important Note: There will be a deduction of points if proper APA format is not used.

CAPELLA UNIVERSITY BUS4016 UNIT 8 ASSIGNMENT 1

When considering pursuing foreign markets, a company must analyze its ability to implement and maintain its business abroad. Address the following as you continue your feasibility investigation:

· What considerations (including cross-cultural communications and negotiation issues) would your company need to make in order to launch and maintain business in your selected country?

· Identify the risks and opportunities associated with exporting the selected product to the selected country.

· Describe a proposed strategy for the launch of the product, including how you would promote the product launch.

· How would you manage this venture? What management structure would you recommend?

· Summarize production considerations, including where the manufacturing would take place and the packaging, logistics, and delivery considerations.

· What political and legal rules and regulations would need to be followed in order for your company to sell products abroad? Are there forms to file?

· What are the key fiscal considerations, such as perhaps the foreign exchange market and the international monetary system?

· How will you determine whether or not this is a profitable venture?

Discuss the elements of the internal workings of the company that you will need to carefully consider before making your final recommendation to the board of directors.

Use the following guidelines when writing your essay:

· Length:250–500 words.

· Writing:For full credit, your essay must be free of grammar and spelling errors, demonstrating strong written communication.

· Format and References:You mustuse proper APA references and in-text citations to identify both the textbook and your additional resource. See the Resources for a link to APA guidelines on iGuide. Support your position with one additional resource from eitherglobalEDGE or the Capella University Library.

Important Note: There will be a deduction of points if proper APA format is not used.

CAPELLA UNIVERSITY BUS4016 UNIT 10 ASSIGNMENT 1

Based upon the investigation and analysis that you have completed for your final project, prepare an executive summary describing the process and findings from this project and your recommendation for pursuing the product launch that you proposed. This summary should be completed as a PowerPoint presentation by Tuesdayso that it can be posted in this unit's Project – Peer Review discussion for classmate feedback.

Use the following guidelines when writing your essay:

• Format:PowerPoint.
• Length:15–20 slides.
• Content:Your presentation should include the following elements:
• Your recommendation for further study, including a summary of next steps.
• An illustration of the pros and cons of your recommendations.
• Graphics and media that enhance understanding of your material.
• Writing:For full credit, your PowerPoint presentation must be free of grammatical and spelling errors, demonstrating strong written communication.

Important Note: There will be a deduction of points if proper APA format is not used.

The scoring guide for this component of your final project is included in the feasibility project description. Review the Feasibility course project description before submitting this final project component.

Submityour presentation as an assignment in the assignment area. (Note: You will also post it to the Project – Peer Review discussion in this unit.)