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Your Module 1 readings provide insight into the impact of technology on global business. Technological innovations such as the Internet, wireless technology, broadband, tablets, personal digital assistants (PDAs), global positional systems (GPSs), social media, videoconferencing, and others have changed the way we do global business.
Use your module readings, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet to research the impact of technology on global business.
Then, respond to the following:
· Describe how changes in technology contributed to the globalization of markets.
· Explain how the Internet affects international business activity and the globalization of the world economy.
Write your initial response in a minimum of 300 words. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.
Post your response to the appropriate Discussion Area.
· From the Internet, read:
· Schwab, K. (2012). The global competitiveness report 2012–2013. World Economic Forum. Retrieved from
http://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_GlobalCompetitivenessReport_2012-13.pdf
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Assignment 2 Grading Criteria |
Maximum Points |
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Initial response: · Was insightful, original, accurate, and timely. · Was substantive and demonstrated advanced understanding of concepts. · Compiled/synthesized theories and concepts drawn from a variety of sources to support statements and conclusions. |
16 |
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Discussion response and participation: · Responded to a minimum of two peers in a timely manner. · Offered points of view supported by research. · Asked challenging questions that promoted the discussion. · Drew relationships between one or more points in the discussion. |
16 |
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Writing: · Wrote in a clear, concise, formal, and organized manner. · Responses were error free. · Information from sources, where applicable, was paraphrased appropriately and accurately cited. |
8 |
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Total: |
40 |
