INTRODUCTION The purpose of this paper is to enable you to apply the concepts and ideas that you learn in class and to enhance your international business knowledge. Its intention is to complement your understanding of the measurable objectives. It is good practice on performing research, using the library and Internet, organizing and presenting your ideas in writing and creating a presentation to inform and convince others about your conclusions. It is an individual research paper. Florida National University has embarked on a Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) named ’Write it Right’ to improve writing skills of the student body. TOPIC Explore International Business Environments Each day, millions of people work in teams to plan and implement business activities. The activities of these teams range from creating new products for international markets to cross-cultural negotiations for joint venture agreements. While many teams involve people from the same country or similar cultures, other work groups require interaction among people with different backgrounds. I will be assigning the Country for your Research Paper from any of these geographic regions — Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, or the Middle East. For your Research Paper you must cover the following areas: (1) history, (2) geography, (3) natural resources, (4) political / legal system, (5) culture, (6) major trading partners, (7) export, (8) labor forces, and (9) technology on the chosen country’s business activities. The Research Paper must include a cover page, reference page, and in-text referencing, and it must be in an APA format with no less than 350 words of writing per area. MS Word has several APA template files for you to use. If you need help with APA style there are excellent resources in the Florida National College library. In addition, the following is a very good online resource: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/664/1 For help with citations visit: http://www.citationmachine.net References You must provide at least 5 references including the one below. www.Globaledge.msu.edu