1.) You are a senior manager at a car manufacturing company in the United States, and you are debating whether to invest in manufacturing facilities in China, Russia, or Germany. The demand from the regional market will be met by these facilities. Create an overview that evaluates the benefits, costs, and risks associated with conducting business in each country. Which nation do you think would be most interested in receiving direct investments from other countries? Why?

2.) Your company's upper management is extremely worried about the impact that terrorism will have on its long-term strategy. The Chief Executive Officer has recommended that you investigate the nations in which the risk of being a victim of political or terrorist violence is relatively low. An in-depth analysis of these countries is required because it will serve as the foundation for the development of future company facilities. Include recommendations once the project is finished that justify locating future operations in specific countries where there is a low risk of terrorist activity.

3) Unpredictable risks can be introduced into a company's day-to-day transactions due to increased instability in the global market. The risks associated with conducting business in Argentina, the Czech Republic, Indonesia, and the United Arab Emirates must be assessed by your company. A company risk analyst has stated that your organization is in a position to assess the commercial and political risk of these countries simultaneously. Assemble a comprehensive report on the commercial transaction risk in all 3 countries and submit it to upper management. Please evaluate the countries and provide suggestions for corrective action in those with the highest levels of political and/or commercial risk.