Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Education Saudi Electronic University College of Administrative and Financial Sciences Assignment 2 Introduction to International Business (MGT 321) Due Date: 30/03/2024 @ 23:59 Course Name: Introduction to International Business Course Code: MGT-321 Student’s Name: Semester: Second CRN: 23417 Student’s ID Number: Academic Year:2023-24-2nd For Instructor’s Use only Instructor’s Name: Dr Mohammed Mallick Students’ Grade: 00 / 10 Level of Marks: High/Middle/Low General Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via the 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 in your information on the cover page. Students must mention the question number clearly in their answers. Late submissions 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 answers 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 read Case 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! Answers 1. Answer2. Answer3. Answer4. Answer-