• The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocate
• The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated folder.
• Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
• Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
• Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
• Late submission will NOT be accepted.
• Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
• All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
• Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.
Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge:
1.1: Identify and evaluate the significant trade agreements affecting global commerce
Skills:
2.1: Analyse the effects of culture, politics and economic systems in the context of international business
Values:
3.1: Carry out effective self-evaluation through discussing economic systems in the international business context
Case study
Please readCase 6: “The Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Is Dead: Long Live the CPTPP” available in your book (International business: Competing in the global marketplace (13th ed.), at page no.634, and answer the following questions:
Case study Question(s):
1. Explain the proposed benefits of the TPP.(Marks: 2.5)
2. What were the potential drawbacks of the U.S. entering the TPP? What would be the drawbacks to other nations? Discuss.(Marks: 2.5)
3. Is the CPTTP a threat to American economic interests? Discuss.(Marks: 2.5)
4. Why do you think the 11 remaining signatories went ahead with a revised deal after the United States withdrew? Give logic in support of your answer. (Marks: 2.5)
Important Notes:
• This is an individual assignment.
• All references must be cited using APA format. This includes both in-text citations and the reference list at the end of the document.
• Originality, Similarity and Plagiarism Check: Your work must be original. All papers will be submitted through SafeAssign software to check for similarity and plagiarism. Any instance of academic dishonesty will result in a grade of zero for the assignment. No exceptions and no second chances!
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