Lesson 2.2: International Business Trends
Learning Goals: By the end of this lesson you will be able to
1. Explain how Canadian and international companies, industries, and markets are being affected by increased global
business activity.
2. Identify and analyse international business trends and their influence on companies, industries, and career
opportunities in the global economy.
3. Assess, considering factors such as markets, financing, and labour, how trends in the global marketplace have changed
the ways in which an individual might run a business.
Independent Work
1.Textbook work: Section 10.22.Glossary Quiz3.Exit Card4.Forum Post
Do this quiz before class and after you study the glossary.
During Class:
You learned about many international business trends this class, such as
•Sustainability•Universal Basic Income•Gender Parity•Artificial Intelligence•Blockchain•Self-driving carsPrime Minister Trudeau is thinking of investing in some trends to improve international business in Canada. Prepare a short presentation to recommend the top three trends Canada should focus on and why.
- Do the short survey after class to reflect on how class went for you.
