Description
- The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (in Word format only) via the allocated folder.
- Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
- Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented; marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling in your information on the cover page.
- Students must mention the question number clearly in their answer.
- Late submission will NOT be accepted.
- Avoid plagiarism; the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
- All answers must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism.
- Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.
- Introduction and Conclusion (Minimum 300 words,)
Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify the role of global trade agreements and economic integration in shaping the selected company’s international operations.
2. Explain how government policies, tariffs, and regulations influence international business decisions.
3. Examine how globalization drives business expansion and evaluate its impact on multinational strategy.
4. Analyze how cultural, political, and economic differences affect business practices in foreign markets.
5. Apply strategic management tools (SWOT analysis) to evaluate internal and external business environments.
6. Reflect on international business systems and evaluate how companies adapt to different market environments.
Report Writing Requirements:
Choose a Saudi multinational company that operates in at least one other country.
In this assignment, you will analyze how the company conducts business internationally.
Your report must explain:
- How global trade agreements influence the company’s operations
- How globalization has supported the company’s expansion
- How cultural, political, and economic differences in the foreign country affect the company’s business decisions and strategies
Your task is to show how the company adapts to these international business conditions to succeed in that foreign market.
Write an introduction that explains:
- Brief background of the selected Saudi MNC
- Countries where it operates
- Purpose of the report and key issues explored
- SWOT Analysis (Minimum 500 words,)
End your report with a conclusion summarizing key insights and your personal reflection on what you learned about international business.
Conduct a detailed SWOT Analysis of the selected company:
- Strengths: What advantages does the company have?
- Weaknesses: Which internal limitations affect performance?
- Opportunities: Which external conditions could the company benefit from?
- Threats: What external risks challenge the company in global markets?
- Analysis of Global Business Environment Factors (Minimum 500 words,)
Ensure your analysis reflects how globalization and trade relationships shape the company’s strategic environment
Select one foreign country where your company operates. Analyze the challenges and opportunities the company faces in that country in terms of:
- Political and Legal Systems: Government policies, trade regulations, legal barriers
- Economic Environment: Market structure, economic stability, labor conditions
- Cultural Differences: Communication patterns, work culture, consumer behavior
- References (1 mark)
Discuss how the company adapts its strategies to overcome these challenges.
Your report must include:
- Minimum of 5 credible sources (academic journals, official company reports, government statistics, or reputable business websites).
- Proper citation and formatting using APA style.
وزارة التعليم
الجامعة السعودية اإللكترونية
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Saudi Electronic University
College of Administrative and Financial Sciences
Assignment 3
Introduction to International Business (MGT 321)
Due Date: 06/12/2025 @ 23:59
Course Name: Introduction to International
Business
Course Code: MGT-321
Student’s Name:
Semester: First
CRN: 15790
Student’s ID Number:
Academic Year:2025-26-1st
For Instructor’s Use only
Instructor’s Name: Dr. Abdulelah Alnafisah
Students’ Grade:
/Out of 6
Level of Marks: High/Middle/Low
General Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY
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The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (in Word format only) via the allocated folder.
Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented; marks may be reduced for poor
presentation. This includes filling in your information on the cover page.
Students must mention the question number clearly in their answer.
Late submission will NOT be accepted.
Avoid plagiarism; the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources
without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
All answers must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures
containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism.
Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify the role of global trade agreements and economic integration in shaping the selected
company’s international operations.
2. Explain how government policies, tariffs, and regulations influence international business decisions.
3. Examine how globalization drives business expansion and evaluate its impact on multinational
strategy.
4. Analyze how cultural, political, and economic differences affect business practices in foreign markets.
5. Apply strategic management tools (SWOT analysis) to evaluate internal and external business
environments.
6. Reflect on international business systems and evaluate how companies adapt to different market
environments.
Report Writing Requirements:
Choose a Saudi multinational company that operates in at least one other country.
In this assignment, you will analyze how the company conducts business internationally.
Your report must explain:
•
How global trade agreements influence the company’s operations
•
How globalization has supported the company’s expansion
•
How cultural, political, and economic differences in the foreign country affect the company’s
business decisions and strategies
Your task is to show how the company adapts to these international business conditions to succeed in that
foreign market.
1. Introduction and Conclusion (Minimum 300 words,)
Write an introduction that explains:
•
Brief background of the selected Saudi MNC
•
Countries where it operates
•
Purpose of the report and key issues explored
End your report with a conclusion summarizing key insights and your personal reflection
on what you learned about international business.
2. SWOT Analysis (Minimum 500 words,)
Conduct a detailed SWOT Analysis of the selected company:
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Strengths: What advantages does the company have?
•
Weaknesses: Which internal limitations affect performance?
•
Opportunities: Which external conditions could the company benefit from?
•
Threats: What external risks challenge the company in global markets?
Ensure your analysis reflects how globalization and trade relationships shape the company’s
strategic environment
3. Analysis of Global Business Environment Factors (Minimum 500 words,)
Select one foreign country where your company operates. Analyze the challenges and
opportunities the company faces in that country in terms of:
•
Political and Legal Systems: Government policies, trade regulations, legal
barriers
•
Economic Environment: Market structure, economic stability, labor conditions
•
Cultural Differences: Communication patterns, work culture, consumer behavior
Discuss how the company adapts its strategies to overcome these challenges.
4. References (1 mark)
Your report must include:
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Minimum of 5 credible sources (academic journals, official company reports,
government statistics, or reputable business websites).
•
Proper citation and formatting using APA style.
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