Dicussion 5 M6900

  Assignment 1: Discussion—Doing Business Abroad
Nancy Baxter and several other small business owners  joined a trade mission to China to explore market opportunities there.  The group learned that China has a population of 1.3 billion and is the  third fastest growing export market for small- and medium-sized US  firms.
In any given year, the Chinese software market grows by  30% and the number of Internet users quadruples. Furthermore, the demand  for management consulting services is increasing, especially  information technology consulting.
Members of the group were surprised by the number of  people who had cell phones and regularly surfed the Internet, especially  in large, urban centers. On the downside, they found that counterfeit  goods (from clothing and leather goods to software and CDs) were  available at a fraction of the cost of legitimate merchandise. In  addition, the members found that local merchants expressed an interest  in doing business only with vendors with whom they had established  relationships.
In this assignment, you will review different concepts  discussed in the course and critically evaluate how the business venture  you are proposing could be successful in a different business culture,  such as China.
Tasks:
Using the Internet or the Argosy University online  library resources, research how people do business in China and how the  Chinese culture can affect your traditional business thinking.
Now, respond to the following questions:
 
What types of businesses would prosper in China? Why?
What are the challenges and risks associated with doing business in China?
What steps should Baxter take to address these challenges and risks in order to increase a chance of success in the market?
Submission Details:
 
By the due date assigned, in about 300 words, post your responses to this Discussion Area.
Through the end of module, respond to at least two  of your classmates’ posts who chose terms different from yours. While  responding, address issues brought up in your classmates’ posts and  compare them with yours.
Write your initial response in 300–500 words. Your response should be  thorough and address all components of the discussion question in  detail, include citations of all sources, where needed, according to the  APA Style, and demonstrate accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation

Do the following when responding to your peers:
 
Read your peers’ answers.
Provide substantive comments by

contributing new, relevant information from course readings, Web sites, or other sources;
building on the remarks or questions of others; or
sharing practical examples of key concepts from your professional or personal experiences

Respond to feedback on your posting and provide feedback to other students on their ideas.
Make sure your writing

is clear, concise, and organized;
demonstrates ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and
displays accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Grading Criteria
      Grading Criteria  Maximum Points    Quality of initial posting, including fulfillment of assignment instructions  16    Quality of responses to classmates  12    Frequency of responses to classmates  4    Reference to supporting readings and other materials  4    Language and grammar  4    Total:  40               

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