Questions for thought and discussion that allow you to make the connection between your learning content and your experiences in the working world. 

Work Application 14.1
Select a business, preferably one you work(ed) for or want to work for, and identify reasons why it is a global business.

Reasons for Business Globalization
LO 14.1 Discuss the reasons for increasing business globalization.

Work Application 14.2
Do you believe in buying American products? Do you try to buy only American products, and should you?

To Remain Cometitive!
LO 14.1 Discuss the reasons for increasing business globalization.

Work Application 14.3
Give an example of cultural diversity you have encountered, preferably at work.

National Culture
LO 14.2 Describe the five dimensions of Hofstede’s model of culture.

Work Application 14.4
How would you assess your personality fit, family situation, and language ability in terms of an overseas assignment? Are you interested in working in another country? If so, in which country (or countries) would you like to work?

Skills and Traits for Global Managers
LO 14.3 Name the advantages and disadvantages of parent-country, host-country, and third-country nationals for international assignments.

Work Application 14.5
Select a global business. Does it produce products in its home country? Should it have more inshoring?

Outsourcing as an Alternative to International Expenasion
LO 14.3 Name the advantages and disadvantages of parent-country, host-country, and third-country nationals for international assignments.

Work Application 14.6
Assume you were going to become an expatriate. What questions would you have about going to live and work in another country, and what specific training would you like to have?

Expatriate Training and Preparation
LO 14.4 Explain the two major types of training that you should generally provide before expatriate assignments.

Work Application 14.7
Assume you were going to become an expatriate. What questions would you have about your pay, and which pay method would you want to have?

Pay
LO 14.5 Define the options for compensation of expatriate workers.

Work Application 14.8
Assume you were going to become an expatriate. Would you prefer straight salary or to have incentives? What type of incentive would entice you to take an overseas assignment?

Incentives in Global Firms
LO 14.5 Define the options for compensation of expatriate workers.

Work Application 14.9
Do you want to have a global assignment as part of your career?

The Worldwide Labor Environment