Description
NOCOPING
وزارة التعليم
الجامعة السعودية اإللكترونية
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Saudi Electronic University
College of Administrative and Financial Sciences
Assignment 1
Introduction to International Business (MGT 321)
Due Date: 28/02/2026 @ 23:59
Course Name: Introduction to International
Business
Course Code: MGT-321
Student’s Name:
Semester: Second
CRN:
Student’s ID Number:
Academic Year:2025-26-2nd
For Instructor’s Use only
Instructor’s Name: Dina Sharqawi
Students’ Grade: /Out of 10
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:
CLO 4: Analyze the effects of culture, politics and economic systems in the
context of international business
Critical Thinking
International businesses operate in environments shaped by cultural norms, political
institutions, and economic systems. These forces influence how firms enter markets, manage
operations, and compete globally. This assignment asks you to analyze real-world
international business situations using critical thinking rather than simple description.
1. Culture and International Business (3 points)
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Choose a multinational company operating in a foreign market. Analyze how cultural
differences, such as communication styles, values, consumer behavior, or management
practices, affect the company’s business decisions.
Explain one challenge the company faces due to culture.
Discuss one strategy the company uses or should use to adapt to the local culture.
2. Political Environment and Business Risk (3 points)
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Select a country where political factors significantly influence international business
operations. Analyze how government policies, political stability, or regulations affect
foreign companies operating there.
Identify one political risk.
Explain how that risk impacts business decisions such as market entry, investment, or
supply chains.
3. Economic Systems and Business Strategy (3 points)
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Compare how two different economic systems influence international business
strategies.
Explain how the economic system shapes opportunities and limitations for firms.
Use a specific country example to support your analysis.
You should have a minimum of six reliable references that follow the APA citation style (1 point)
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