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MGT 179 Week 1 Group 2 Discussion
Q1. Read the case study on Ghana (page 57). After gaining independence from Britain, Ghana- economy languished for three decades.  Why was this the case?  What does the Ghana experience teach you about the connection between economic and political systems and economic growth?
Q2. "The study of international business is fine if you are going to work in a large multinational enterprise, but it has no relevance for individuals who are going to work in smaller firms."  What is your reaction? Does this have any impact on your academic goals?
Q3. How has globalization made Boeing- approach to the production of the Dreamliner possible? 
Q4. What are the keys to Vizio- success in terms of global sourcing? Vizio was recently sold to a Chinese company with an online streaming portal. Do you think that might affect its US business strategy? 
Q5. With the vote in the UK to leave the European Union, what do you think are the implications for global business and global security. What are the implications (near and long term) for the UK economy?
Q6. Read the following article: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/05/opinion/sunday/how-china-fell-off-the-miracle-path.html
What are the implications for sourcing from China? What the implications for American trade, economic and foreign policy?