Question:

1.) If people wanted to do business in Mexico, of the following 5 options, which would be the top two choices for entering their market/country? Explain the reasoning for each of the top 2 choices. ( if it helps in answering this question, could usage of a specific type of business when referencing the top 2 choices. ) Choices: a.) Exports b.) Licensing c.) Franchising d.) Joint Venture e.) Foreign Direct Investment

2.) A.) If a person is going to do business in a country that has the following 5 characteristics: 1.) High Power Distance 2.) Ethnocentric 3.) Monochromic Culture 4.) High Context Culture 5.) Individualist Culture ( some of these refer to Value Dimensions relating to Global Business ) What challenges or potential problems could they face with each of these characteristics? Or, are they likely to pose no problem for them? Explain thoroughly. B.) Overall, what is the importance of cross-cultural understanding in having a successful global business experience? How could they gain cross-cultural understanding before they actually go into business in another country? Explain.

3.) A.) Discuss the reasons why some country's currencies are worth more relative to other currencies. Why do some suggest that China's currency, the Yuan, should be a higher value in foreign exchange markets than it currently is? Is there an advantage for China to keep the value of their currency lower? Explain Why, or Why not. B.) Exchange rates can vary daily and add to trading costs. To make trade easier between countries, do you think we will ever have a common currency between all countries ( a single global currency )? Why, or Why not? Explain.

4.) The two primary options for raising financial capital ( funds ) in global markets are stocks and bonds. Who can sell stocks and bonds and why do " they " do so? How are these two different options ( stocks and bonds ) different from each other as way to raise funds? How are they similar to each other? What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of trying to raise funds in global financial markets versus just domestic markets? Explain thoroughly.

5.) Your employee, RabbCo., is sending some of its employees to predominantly Muslim countries. In order to help your colleagues conduct business in a culturally sensitive manner. Explain, discuss and introduce to your colleagues about Islam in the following:

A.) Introduction to Islam in general including the concept of unity ( or " tawhid " ), The Qur'an, the Hadith ( What is expected of a Muslim as communicated by God through Gabriel to Muhammad - May Peace be Upon Him ), the idea of Mercy, and the importance of understanding Islam in general, especially to non-Muslims.

B.) Islam and Business Ethics and Islamic Economics.

Utilitarianism is: A theory from moral philosophy that argues that an act is right if it serves to maximize the attainment of human satisfaction. OA theory from moral philosophy that argues that profit and financial well-being are important parts of evaluating an ethical situation and should not be ignored or dismissed. A theory from moral philosophy that argues that we should always choose the action that will best benefit us as individuals Question 4 2.5 pts The author, Kelman, analyzes cost-benefit analysis through the lens of ethical theory. He argues for three conclusions. Which of the following IS NOT one of Kelman's conclusions? O In areas of environmental, safety. and health regulation, there may be many instances where a certain decision might be right even though its benefits do not outweigh its costs. Of Given the reasons why it is problematic to monetize non-marketed benefits or costs that is a prerequisite for cost-benefit analysis, it is not justifiable to devote major resources to the generation of data for cost-benefit calculations or to undertake efforts to further promote cost-benefit analysis. Getting decision-makers to make more use of cost-benght techniques is important enough to warrant both the expense required to gather the data for improved cost-benefit estimation and the political efforts needed to give the activity higher priority compared to other activities, (): There are good reasons to oppose efforts to put dollar values on on-marketed benefits and costs,Russia witnessed a shift in its balance of trade to more of a deficit position. What can we attribute this to? (select the most complete answer below). Interest rates in Russia increased. The Russian Ruble appreciated in value leading to higher levels of Russian exports abroad leading to this shift in their balance of trade to more of a deficit position. O2 Interest rates in Russia.decreased. The Russian Ruble appreciated in value leading to higher levels of Russian exports abroad leading to a shift in their balance of trade to more of a deficit position. Interest rates in Russia decreased. The Russian Ruble depreciated in value leading to higher levels of Russian imports from abroad leading to a shift in their balance of trade to more of a deficit position. Interest rates in Russia increased. The Russian Ruble appreciated in value leading to higher levels of Russian imports from abroad leading 4. to a shift in their balance of trade to more of a deficit position.Duestlon 2 [I13 points] The drop in housing values has a wealth effect that most directly affects which component of aggregate deman d\"? Question 2 options: - Government Purchases - Investment _ I w Duestlon 3 {I13 points] The drop in nevir housing construction most directly.r affects which component of aggregate demand? Question 3 options: - Government Purchases . . How might a budget deficit affect the balance of trade? O A budget deficit raises interest rates, which raises exchange rates and increases the balance of trade. O A budget deficit raises interest rates, which raises exchange rates and reduces the balance of trade. O A budget deficit reduces interest rates, which raises exchange rates and reduces the balance of trade. A budget deficit reduces interest rates, which reduces exchange rates and reduces the balance of trade.How might a budget deficit affect the balance of trade? O A budget deficit raises interest rates, which raises exchange rates and increases the balance of trade. O A budget deficit raises interest rates, which raises exchange rates and reduces the balance of trade. O A budget deficit reduces interest rates, which raises exchange rates and reduces the balance of trade. A budget deficit reduces interest rates, which reduces exchange rates and reduces the balance of trade