Visit Transparency International’s Country Corruption Index website: https://www.transparency.org/research/cpi/overview. Form groups and select two countries. Research some of the economic, ethical, legal, regulatory, and political barriers that would have an impact on international trade. Be sure to pair a country with a high level of perceived corruption (lower scores) with a country that has a low level of perceived corruption (higher scores). Report your findings. Ask your instructor about the role-play exercises available with this book to practice working with a business team.

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the sole proprietorship form of organization.

Describe the two types of business partnership and their advantages and disadvantages.

Describe the corporate form of organization and its advantages and disadvantages.

Assess the advantages and disadvantages of mergers, acquisitions, and leveraged buyouts.

Propose an appropriate organizational form for a startup business.