1. Explain why there is an increase in the number of mergers with companies in different industries? Give some examples. What industry do you think will be the next for global consolidation? 2. What is a transnational organization? Since many large MNCs are moving toward this format, it is likely that you could at some point be working within this structure. How do you feel about that? 3. Explain the primary advantages and disadvantages of exporting? What are the three forms of exporting? What is an export intermediary? What is its role? What are the various types of export intermediaries