Today, it is increasingly difficult, if not impossible, to find top managers at large firms without significant global competence. For savvy managers and students, the future of global business in a less global world suggests at least three broad implications. Which of the following is a broad implication for managers most closely related to the Apple, America, and China case study?

a. From a resource-based view, instead of only focusing on delinking, shrinking, withdrawals, and divestitures (which, of course, are important), develop resources and capabilities to identify and leverage opportunities for further globalization.

b. From an institution-based view, enhance geopolitical savvy and be aware that globalization is a force for peace and prosperity.

c. Be prepared for possible expatriate assignments abroad.

d. From a career standpoint, even a less global world presents tremendous opportunities, especially for professionals with skills in geopolitics, tariffs and trade compliance, supply chain reorganization, and management of stakeholders and climate change challenges.