Two students are discussing why there are not studying international business. "International business doesn't affect me," declares the first student. "I am going to stay here, not work in some foreign country." "Yeah, me neither," agrees the second. 'Besides, some cultures are really strange. The sooner other countries start doing business our way, the better." What argument can you present to counter these students' perceptions?

Two students are discussing why there are not studying international business. "International business doesn't affect me," declares the first student. "I am going to stay here, not work in some foreign country." "Yeah, me neither," agrees the second. 'Besides, some cultures are really strange. The sooner other countries start doing business our way, the better." What argument can you present to counter these students' perceptions?

Principles of Management

OER 2019th Edition

ISBN:9780998625768

Author:OpenStax

Publisher:OpenStax

Chapter6: International Management

Section6.3: The Globe Framework

Problem 2DQ: What are the implications of the above differences for how business is conducted in Malaysia and...

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