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Saily Arias Perez
Class: MAN4602, International Business

This semester provided me with a great opportunity to expand my knowledge of the international marketplace and economy system, which can be a stepping stone to a career in International Business or maybe entrepreneurship opportunities. In today’s market economy, a familiarity with various regions of the world and cultures and their impact on US’s business is essential. Additionally, one of the advantages is the growth opportunities that are available for individuals who possess a current understanding of the global context of business: from the logistics of international trade and cross-border investments to the cultural and ethical issues that are imbued in the practices of business …show more content…

In a world that moves toward an interdependent, integrated global economic system Globalization refers to the shift toward a more integrated and interdependent world economy, including two facets: Globalization of markets and Globalization of production in which globalization of markets refers to the merging of historically distinct and separate national markets into one huge global marketplace. Globalization of production refers to the sourcing of goods and services from locations around the globe to take advantage of national differences in the cost and quality of factors of production like land, labor, and capital. Companies can lower their overall cost structure and improve the quality or functionality of their product offering. An interesting learning was the role of technological change which have contributed to the lowering of trade barriers that made globalization of markets and production possible. This change has been experience since the end of World War II where major advantages in communication, information processing, and transportation technology have been experienced, including the explosive emerge of the Internet since …show more content…

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