SUBJECT: Tesla Automobile, Business Opportunity, Mumbai (India)

RE: Week 2 Assignment - Global Business Opportunity

Section 1: Planning the Global Business Enterprise

I. Identifying Global Business Opportunities

II. Provide an overview of your global business opportunity 

III. An overview of geographic, economic, cultural, political, and technological factors

IV. A description of the potential market for this product or service.

Analyzing International Competitors

I. A discussion of potential competitors and their global business activities.

II. A synopsis of global business strategies that could create competitive advantages.

Assessing the Social-Cultural Environment

I. An overview of demographic trends that could influence global business activities.

II. A description of cultural factors, social institutions, and informal trade barriers that could affect global business activities.

III. Recommend actions for existing companies or new enterprises that might be necessary when considering the social and cultural environment of the foreign market.  Provide evidence to support your recommendations.

Assessing the Political-Legal Environment

I. An overview of government regulations, taxes, and formal trade barriers that affect global business activities.

II. A synopsis of intellectual property rights and regulations.

III. Recommend actions that might be necessary for an existing company or a new enterprise with regard to factors in the political and legal environment.  Provide evidence to support your proposal.

· Spell Check and verify correct Grammar

· APA 6th Edition Citations – List references and sources, minimum 4

· Address all of the questions above

· 6 pages minimum

This is the story of Dale, and although you don’t know him yourself, you’re all familiar with his type. He cuts in line for the bathroom, uses two spaces when he parks, takes out his bad mood on his partner, and even glares at his neighbors when their paths cross.

In this paper, you will argue that Dale is a jerk, and further, that being a jerk is unjust.

For many of you, this is your first philosophy class. To give direction to your writing, this paper will be highly structured. I’ll give you the outline of a great philosophy paper, and you fill it in with content. Assume that your reader knows nothing about philosophy. Write in a way that would make sense to a friend or roommate. Your paper should be concise and on point. Once you’ve written a draft, read each sentence in isolation and ask yourself “what does this contribute to the argument as a whole?” Maybe the sentence is already perfect, but more often than not a sentence can be tightened up or deleted entirely.

In the first paragraph, introduce the issue and state your thesis, all in four sentences or less. Space is limited, so you’ll have to get to the point quickly! (Don’t know what a thesis is? Look on iLearn for a link to info on how to write a philosophy paper). 

In the second paragraph, provide Schwitzgebel’s definition of “jerk”, outline his reasons for giving this definition, and argue that Dale is, in fact, a jerk. 

In the third paragraph, describe the definition of justice given by Polemarchus in The Republic. Argue that it is unjust to be a jerk on this definition, and explain how this applies to Dale.

In the fourth paragraph, give Thrasymachus’ view of justice, and argue that, on this definition as well, being a jerk is unjust. Again, how does this definition relate to the particulars of Dale’s situation? 

Finally, there is no one named Dale enrolled in this course, but if you know a Dale, please extend my sincere apologies. I’m sure it’s hard to have someone out there ruining their reputation like this.

Paper specifications 

· Your essay should be 800-1,000 words (about 3 pages double spaced).

· Submit your paper through iLearn by the end of class on Sept 15. 

· Use Times New Roman, 12 point font, double spaced. 

· Do not put your name anywhere on the paper. Since you are uploading the paper through your iLearn account, I’ll know who you are. There is plenty of evidence that names can bring out implicit bias in graders, so I practice blind grading.

· Do not use outside sources, but be sure to cite “How to Tell if You’re a Jerk” by Eric Schwitzgebel and The Republic by Plato. 

· Include citations and a works cited page using MLA or APA formatting.

· Late papers will be penalized 1/3 grade per day (e.g. an A- would become a B+).

Please read book ‘ introduction to philosophy ‘

- Pages:

p. 21-36 - the apology

p. 708-723 - the republic

p. 616-632 - where the action is

http://nautil.us/issue/40/learning/how-to-tell-if-youre-a-jerk