Problem 1: How has geopolitics affected global business? What geopolitical trends and issues have influenced global business over the past 20 years? Speculate on current geopolitical trends which may affect the future of global business.
Problem 2: Discuss the following statement: The study of geopolitics is relevant if you work or plan to work in a large multinational company, but it has little or no significance for individuals who work in smaller national firms. Do you agree or disagree? How would a class, such as this one, benefit you as an informed consumer of world news?
Problem 3: A key trend for companies to consider is the trend of global social enterprises initiatives. How might organizations initiate sustainable social enterprise outside of their domestic markets? What role do domestic and international politics play in global social enterprise initiatives? Explain your answer.