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Unit 1 - Business, Trade, and the Economy (21 Hours) Page Unit 1 Plan - Business, Trade, and the Economy


File Assignment 1 PPT Example
Lesson 1.2 - International Trade File Trading Partners
File Terms
File BBB4M Chapter 1
File BBB4M Chapter 2
File Answers
Lesson 1.3 - International Interdependence File Absolute and Comparative Advantage
File Textbook p17-21
Open this and read it to answer questions 1-3.
Lesson 1.4: Types and Barriers of IB File Understanding Types of International Businesses
File Lesson Title: Understanding Barriers and Evolution of Canada's International Business Relationships
File Case Study
Lesson 1.5: International Business in Canada File PPT
File Impact of Canada's Economic Conditions on International Businesses
Lesson 1.6 - Trade Barriers File Lesson Plan 1.6 - Trade Barriers


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File Lesson notes
Unit 2 - The Global Environment for Business (27 Hours) Page Unit 2 Plan - The Global Environment for Business


Lesson 2.2: International Business Trends File Lesson Notes
File Assessment
Lesson 2.3 - Trade Agreements and Trade Organizations File Lesson Plan 2.3 - Trade Agreements and Trade Organizations



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File Difference between trade organizations and trade agreements
File Current Events related to International trade
File case
File Canada and International trade
Lesson 2.4: Foreign Exchange File Lesson Plan 2.4 - Foreign Exchange



File Case Analysis Template
File Case Alliance Design Concepts
Do a case analysis using the Case Analysis Template.
Answer these questions in your case analysis:
  1. What are the pros and cons to the options available for reducing foreign exchange risk?
  2. Which option(s) do you recommend Alliance to use? Why? 
File Foreign exchange rates and risk mitigation
File Currency Conversion
Lesson 2.5: Globalization File Lesson Plan 2.5 - Globalization


File Lesson Notes: Comparing Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) and Canadian Companies
File Assessment: Globalization Strategies
Lesson 2.6: Case - Garrard Japan File Garrard Japan - Global or Local

Analyze the case using the template provided in lesson 1.4. Consider these questions:
1. Why is it important to improve the glocal score?
2. What can Garrard Japan do to improve local contribution?
3. What should Tanaka tell HQ?
Unit 3 - Factors Influencing Success in International Markets (18 Hours) Page Unit 3 Plan - Factors Influencing Success in International Markets


Lesson 3.1: Cultural Factors in Workplaces File Lesson 3.1 Cultural Factors in the Workplace LP
File Lesson Notes: Challenges in International Business Ethics, Values, Language, and Practices
File What are some cultural differences related to spatial perception?
File Types of cultures
Lesson 3.2: Cross-Cultural Negotiations File Lesson Plan 3.2 - Cross-Cultural Negotiations


File Cross Culture Negotiation Case

This case is also part of your Assignment 3. Find Assignment 3 information on the Unit 3 page.

Case Questions:

1. How many mistakes did Mr. Jones make? List each one.

2. Based on his mistakes, give him your top 3 recommendations about what to do differently next time. 

Hint: Use what we learned in lesson 3.1 when thinking about this case.
File Lesson notes
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Lesson 3.3: Political, Economic, and Geographic Factors File Lesson Plan 3.3 - Political, Economic, and Geographic Factors


File Bhutan GNH Textbook Page
File Economic systems
File Eco Systems Pros and Cons
File Political Systems and IB
File Pros and Cons of Political Systems
File Influence of Economic system on International Business:
File Diagnostic assessment- Economic and political systems.
File Political, Economical and Geographical factors
File Geography and International Business
Lesson 3.4: Case - The Edificio Espana File Lesson 3.4 Case - The Edificio Espana LP
File Case Analysis Template - The Edificio Espana
File Case - The Edificio Espana

Analyze the case using the template provided.
Lesson 4.1: Logistics in International Business File Lesson Plan 3.5 - Logistics in International Business


File Logistics
File Integration
File Assessment
Unit 4 - Marketing in International Business (15 hours) Page Unit 4 Plan - Marketing in International Business


Lesson 4.2 - Marketing Challenges File Lesson Plan 4.1 - Marketing Challenges


File The Importance of Understanding Consumer Differences When Marketing Globally
File Understanding Trade in Canada
File Assessment- Understanding Consumer Differences
Lesson 4.3 - Marketing Approaches File Lesson Plan 4.2 - Marketing Approaches


File Market Entry Strategies
File MCQs on Business Strategies- Lesson 4.3
Lesson 4.4 - Common Mistakes in International Business File Lesson Plan 4.4 - Common Mistakes in International Business


File The Most Common Mistakes Companies Make with Global Marketing

Read this article and answer these questions:

1. What is the marketing team responsible for in a global expansion?

2. Explain the 6 common mistakes using your own words.
File Lost in Translation - 10 International Marketing Fails

Read this article and answer these questions:

1. Which three of the 10 marketing failures do you think are the biggest?

2. Why is it a bad idea for companies to translate their slogan using Google Translate when entering a new country? What should they do instead?

3. How can international businesses correct marketing failures in a new country?

 
Lesson 4.5 - Case: Airbnb in China- ICT File Lesson 4.5 Case - Airbnb Homesharing in China
File Case Analysis Template - Airbnb in China
File Airbnb - Homesharing in China

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File Airbnb in China Summary Notes
File Lesson Notes on the Influence of Information and Communication Technology on Global Marketing Strategies Introduction to
Unit 5 - Business Ethics and Working in International Markets (24 Hours) Page Unit 5 Plan - Business Ethics and Working in International Markets


Lesson 5.1 - Ethical Issues and NGOs File Business Ethics
File Lesson Notes: Ethical Issues in International Business
Lesson 5.2 - CSR and Business Ethics File Lesson Plan 5.2 - CSR and Business Ethics


File Positive Impacts of Multinational Enterprises
File International Development Agencies
File IB TERMS
Lesson 5.3 - Case: China Milk Scandal File Lesson Plan 5.3 - Case: China Milk Scanda


File Case Analysis Template - China Milk Scandal
File Case - 2008 China Milk Scandal
Use the case analysis template provided.
Lesson 5.4 - Case: Telus and Ethics File Lesson 5.4 Case - Telus and Ethics LP
File Case Analysis Template Telus Case
File Telus - Ethics and Cellphone Tower Sites

Do a case analysis using the template provided.
Lesson 5.5 - Working Abroad File Lesson Plan 5.5 - Working Abroad


File LESSON NOTES
File Impact of Recent International Events on Canadian International Business
File Lesson Notes: Role of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
File Lesson Notes on Working Conditions and Cultural Differences in International Markets
File Management negotiation strategies
BBB4M Final Exam File Final Presentation