Learning Activity #1
Globalization is the motivating force behind the business environment in the 21st century.
Debate the following the veracity of the following statement:
Globalization only significantly affects the CEO's of multinational corporations and high-net-worth individuals.
If your last name begins with A-M you are to argue that the statement is true. If your last name begins with N-Z you are to argue that the statement is false. Reference your reading material. Remember that any debate requires that you try to persuade the reader to your point of view. Here are a few hints for your success:
- Make sure to end your discussion with your best argument.
- Use stronger definitive word choice for your best arguments.
- Open your argument with you second best supporting point.
- Put your weakest point in the middle and choose words which are descriptive to make it more interesting.
- NEVER USE "I think", "I believe," "I feel" or personal pronouns of any kind. Unfortunately unless you are an expert your opinions are not very convincing.
- Be creative with your ideas to keep the reader interested in your point of view.
- Do not make this a presentation, report or quotes. USE YOUR OWN WORDS AND SELECT THEM PURPOSEFULLY.
Learning Activity #2
Remember our up and coming leader in the multinational organization from last week?
What advice would "you" give "you" about how globalization affects your job? What skills and characteristics do you need to know to continue your success?
FYI: Organization Situation
A North America division (approximately 400 employees) of an international company is experiencing rapid growth through it success strategies and through a series of acquisitions. The leadership team has doubled and the next level of management has tripled with further increases expected to support overall growth of the company. You have been told that you will be promoted to the next level of management. You want to "stand out" and keep moving up the ladder in your career.