Learning Outcomes:

• Explain the forces driving and evaluate the impact of globalization (CLO: 1.3)
• Analyze the effects of culture, politics and economic systems in the context of international business (CLO: 1.9, 2.1)
• Carry out effective self-evaluation through discussing economic systems in the international business context (CLO: 3.6)

Report Writing

Select any publicly listed Saudi Company that operates in GCC, and write a (minimum of 1000 word) report covering the following points:

(Marks: 10)

1. Present the study report with clear Introduction and Conclusion including your own views.

2. Using SWOT analysis, analyze the external and internal environment of your selected company.

3. Analyze the political, economic, cultural and legal challenges the company currently faces in any of the country it operates (select one country in which the company operates for this analysis).