Students will be expected to post their first initial discussion board posting by Wednesday of each week. Discussion posts will be graded and late submissions will be assigned a late penalty in accordance with the late penalty policy found in the syllabus. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time.

Students are expected to post their responses to peers by Sunday. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time.

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Research a multinational corporation. Then, answer the following questions:

• How do the changing technology and the falling barriers to trade and investment reflect the success of this company?
• How does the company show corporate social responsibility in terms of labor conditions, human rights, fair trade, and the environment?
• What actions can a multinational corporation take that would make globalization a positive development for the global economy?