REHAM_MGT321_3

Overview

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Ministry of Education

Saudi Electronic University

المملكة العربية السعودية

وزارة التعليم

الجامعة السعودية الإلكترونية

College of Administrative and Financial Sciences

Assignment 3

Introduction to International Business (MGT 321)

Due Date: 02/05/2025 @ 23:59

Course Name: Introduction to International Business Student’s Name:

Course Code: MGT-321 Student’s ID Number:

Semester: Second CRN:

Academic Year:2025-26-2ed

For Instructor’s Use only

Instructor’s Name:

Students’ Grade:

Marks Obtained/Out of 10 Level of Marks: High/Middle/Low

General Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY

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.

This assignment requires group work; students must cooperate and contribute equally to ensure successful completion.

Course Learning Outcome (CLO):

Carry out effective self-evaluation through discussing economic systems in the international business context.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify the role of global trade agreements and economic integration in shaping a 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 environments.

6. Reflect on international business systems and evaluate how companies adapt to different market conditions.

Report Writing Requirements:

In this group assignment, you will select a Saudi multinational company (MNC) that operates in at least one foreign country.

Your task is to analyze how the company conducts its international business and adapts to global market conditions.

Your report must address the following:

The impact of global trade agreements on the company's operations

The role of globalization in supporting the company's expansion

The influence of cultural, political, and economic differences in the selected foreign country

How the company adapts its strategies to succeed internationally

1. Introduction and Conclusion (Minimum 300 words) – 2 Marks

Introduction should include:

Brief background of the selected Saudi multinational company

Countries where the company operates

Purpose of the report

Key issues to be analyzed

Conclusion should include:

Summary of key findings

Reflection on what you learned about international business

Insights on how companies adapt to global environments

2. SWOT Analysis (Minimum 500 words) – 4 Marks

Conduct a detailed SWOT analysis of your selected company:

Strengths: Internal advantages (e.g., strong brand, financial resources)

Weaknesses: Internal limitations (e.g., operational inefficiencies)

Opportunities: External factors the company can benefit from (e.g., new markets, trade agreements)

Threats: External risks (e.g., competition, political instability)

Link your analysis to: Globalization, Trade relationships, and International market conditions

3. Analysis of Global Business Environment (Minimum 500 words) – 3 Marks

Choose one foreign country where the company operates and analyze:

A. Political and Legal Systems

Government policies

Trade regulations and tariffs

Legal barriers or protections

B. Economic Environment

Market structure

Economic stability

Labor market conditions

C. Cultural Differences

Communication styles

Work culture

Consumer behavior

Also include: How the company adapts its strategies to overcome these challenges

4. References – 1 Mark

Your report must include: At least 7 credible sources, such as: Academic journals, Company annual reports, Government publications. Reputable business websites. Proper APA citation style (in-text citations and reference list)