• How does international trade affect a company, both domestically and in international markets in regards to Automobile or parts manufacturing?

• How can existing or potential changes in trade policies affect a company's operations?

• Does it make sense for a company to outsource or offshore the production of any of its inputs or any of its operations? Why or why not?

• In what other ways might globalization affect a company, both positively and negatively? In your response, consider the effects on a company’s prices, output, and profits.

• What can a company do to better position itself to benefit, or protect itself, from globalization?