Review and coursework completion

This week’s topics

Review and coursework completion

1. Reviewing the learning outcomes
2. Completing and checking coursework against the criteria
3. Self-assessment

What you will be able to do

• 1.1 Explain the key drivers of international trade.
• 1.2 Identify examples of globalised industries.
• 1.3 Explain the purpose of trade blocs (e.g., EU).
• 1.4 Describe how tariffs affect trade decisions.
• 2.1 Compare exporting, franchising, and foreign direct investment.
• 2.2 Recommend an entry mode for a given scenario.
• 2.3 Explain how cultural differences affect business practice.
• 2.4 Apply a cultural framework (e.g., Hofstede) to a case.
• 3.1 Discuss ethical issues in global supply chains.
• 3.2 Evaluate a company's approach to sustainability.
• 3.3 Analyse the international strategy of a named multinational.
• 3.4 Justify recommendations with evidence.

Activity

Guided review of every criterion; coursework completion clinic and peer review.

Study materials

Further resources

• Writing Guide with Handbook, ch. 8.7: Reviewing the final draft · PDF · OpenStax (2021), a checklist for checking coursework before you submit it; pp. 269–271 · for registered students
• Writing Guide with Handbook, ch. 20: Portfolio Reflection – self-assessment · PDF · OpenStax (2021), reflecting on your progress and judging your own work; pp. 663–687 · for registered students
• Five Misunderstandings About Case-Study Research · Open-access article · Flyvbjerg (2006), Qualitative Inquiry. Reviewing what case evidence can and cannot show before finishing coursework. · for registered students