Unit $1$ Business Organisations in a Global Context Assignment

Assignment Scenario

You have been successful in gaining an internship with a consultancy business called

Claret and Blue Consultancy Ltd$.$

Your line manager is preparing to host a $2-$day Global Trade Conference. This is an event

where organisations interested in expanding their business into new markets will be

seeking information and advice on undertaking business in a global environment.

As part of your internship, you will assist your line manager in organising and preparing for

the event.

You have been asked to complete several tasks.

Task $1$

Prepare a draft presentation and speaker notes for delegates at the conference, so they

can understand the differences between global business operations operating in different

contexts as well as the impact of globalisation on the internal operations of a business.

There are likely to be over $50$ delegates present so the style of your presentation will need

to take account of this.

Your draft presentation and speaker notes must cover the following points on global

business operations:

an analysis of the differences between global business organisations operating in

different sectors and industries

an assessment of the responsibilities of business organisations operating in a global

environment

an evaluation of strategies employed by business organisations operating in a global

environment

an assessment of the impact of globalisation on the operational management of

business organisations

an evaluation of how technology has impacted on the global integration of business

organisations

an evaluation of the different approaches to leadership and decision$-$making in global

organisations

Learning outcomes and assessment criteria