Assignment 2 Introduction to International Business (MGT 321)

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 2

Introduction to International Business (MGT 321)

Due Date:  30/03/2024 @ 23:59

Course Name: Introduction to International Business	Student’s Name:
Course Code: MGT-321	Student’s ID Number:
Semester: Second	CRN:
Academic Year:2023-24-2nd

For Instructor’s Use only

Instructor’s Name: Nada Alnemer
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 (WORD format only) via 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 your information on the cover page.
• Students must mention 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 answered 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:

Knowledge:

1.1: Identify and evaluate the significant trade agreements affecting global commerce

Skills:

2.1: Analyse the effects of culture, politics and economic systems in the context of international business                                                                                               

Values:

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

Case study

Please read Case 6: “The Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Is Dead: Long Live the CPTPP” available in your book (International business: Competing in the global marketplace (13th ed.), at page no.634, and answer the following questions:

Case study Question(s):

1. Explain the proposed benefits of the TPP.     (Marks: 2.5)
2. What were the potential drawbacks of the U.S. entering the TPP? What would be the drawbacks to other nations? Discuss.       (Marks: 2.5)
3. Is the CPTTP a threat to American economic interests? Discuss.           (Marks: 2.5)
4. Why do you think the 11 remaining signatories went ahead with a revised deal after the United States withdrew? Give logic in support of your answer. (Marks: 2.5)

Important Notes:

• This is an individual assignment.
• All references must be cited using APA format. This includes both in-text citations and the reference list at the end of the document.
• Originality, Similarity and Plagiarism Check: Your work must be original. All papers will be submitted through SafeAssign software to check for similarity and plagiarism. Any instance of academic dishonesty will result in a grade of zero for the assignment. No exceptions and no second chances!

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