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Unit 5.2 Business Organisations in a Global Context

Level 5 15 Credits

Sample Assignments

Scenario

You are a member of the research team in a business consultancy organisation which provides

advice to companies hoping to operate globally.

Activit 1

The Senior Management Board in your organisation has commissioned your department toproduce the contents for a new brochure for clients which demonstrates your companys

knowledge and expertise in global business operations. Your manager has asked you to

contribute to the brochure and has provided you with the following titles for individual sections.

n analysis of the key differences between organisations working in different sectors.

industries and contexts on a global scale.

n assessment of the responsibilities of organisations operating on a global scale.

n evaluation of strategies employed by different organisations that operate globally.

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Activit 2

Your manager has now asked you to provide a case study or case studies to accompany the

brochure. They should cover the topics below and provide real life examples of how

governments and the economy of a country impact on business organisations.

n analysis of how the performance of a national economy impacts on business

organisations.

n explanation of how governments take measures to influence the activities of business

organisations.

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Activit !

Your manager was very impressed with your contribution to the brochure and the case study

material. &e has asked you to provide a presentation to a large domestic conglomerate called

Stonehenge. They have approached your organisation for guidance on the impact of global

factors and current issues on businesses operating internationally#in order to help them develop

their overseas expansion strategy.

Your presentation should cover the following topics'

n explanation of the implications of global integration on business organisations.

&ow the global economy affects businesses.

&ow (nformation and !ommunications Technologies have facilitated globalisation.

Stonehenge also wishes to understand the wider picture so in addition your presentation mustcover

n assessment of how international trade can effect domestic products and services.

Your presentation should be accompanied by detailed hand outs for your audience.

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Activit "

*ollowing the presentation your company has been asked by Stonehenge to produce a report

which reviews the global environment in which businesses are currently operating and proposes

strategies to address issues affecting business activities.

Stonehenge operates across a wide number of sectors and industries# so your report needs to

reflect this. &owever your manager has asked you to ensure that in your report you refer to a

named country and include examples of companies facing issues with global business

operations.

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businesses. The assessment should cover

the positive and negative effects of

international trade on domestic products and

services. The impact of the global economy

is significant and the review must address

this complexity and its impact on business.The assessment of (!T must be current and

related to global business activities.

) )."# ).$ The report must be related to a named

country# current and cover a wide range of

factors. (t must clearly show that the learner

understands the global environment as it

affects business. The strategies should be

linked to the issues and specifically address

them. 1eal examples must be used to show

comprehension of the points made.

business organisations in a global context

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