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This comprehensive analysis explores the intricate relationship between international trade and business decision-making. It delves into the reasons for international trade, its gains, and the effects on the U.S. economy, including trade barriers and governmental strategies to enhance trade relations. Additionally, it examines the complexities of currency exchange, distinguishing between direct and indirect quotations while discussing various influencing factors such as economic conditions, market psychology, and political dynamics. Cultural impacts on international trade practices are also addressed, highlighting how culture shapes business behavior, communication, and negotiation.
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Indicator 6.03 Determine global trade’s impact on business decision-making.
Vocabulary • Imports • Exports • International trade • Absolute advantage • Comparative advantage
Identify ways in which the U.S. economy is affected by international trade
Explain techniques used by governments to improve international trade relations
Vocabulary • Exchange rate • Exchange-rate quotation • Free-floating currency • Pegged currency • Foreign-exchange market • Strong/weak dollar • Arbitrage
Distinguish between direct and indirect exchange-rate quotations
Explain factors that cause a currency to lose value relative to othercurrencies
Describe how political conditions can influence exchange rates
Identify institutions that utilize the foreign exchange market
Discuss types of financial instruments used in foreign exchange markets
Explain the advantages/disadvantages of a strong U.S. dollar
Explain the risks of speculating on the price of foreign currency
Describe Hofstede’s dimensions of national cultures • Individualism vs. collectivism • Power distance • Uncertainty avoidance • Masculinity vs. feminity
Explain why business subcultures shape the behaviors of businesspeople
Explain how language impacts knowing when and how business will be conducted
Discuss how the interrelationship of business law and religion impactsinternational business activities
Identify ways to overcome issues with the crossover of business law andreligion in international business activities
Describe how corruption impacts international business activities
Explain how a country’s level of involvement impacts international trade
Describe how culture can impact negotiations in international trade
Discuss how culture can impact product delivery in international trade
Explain how positive/negative experiences with a culture can update one’s beliefs
Describe how culture can impact the selection of trade goals ininternational trade