Suppose that you are about to have a job interview with a multinational company, such as 3...

Suppose that you are about to have a job interview with a multinational company, such as 3M, Starbucks, or Coca-Cola. Further suppose that you wish to demonstrate an awareness of the changes for international commerce that the Internet and modern information technology have made. Using the information in Q, create a list of three questions that you could ask the interviewer regarding the company’s use of IT in its international business.

Q HOW DOES THE GLOBAL ECONOMY AFFECT ORGANIZATIONS AND PROCESSES?

Describe how the global economy has changed since the mid-20th century. Explain how the dot-com bust influenced the global economy and changed the number of workers worldwide. Summarize the ways in which today’s global economy influences the five competitive forces. Explain how the global economy changes the way organizations assess industry structure. How does the global economy change competitive strategy? How do global information systems benefit the value chain? Using Figure as a guide, explain how each primary value chain activity can be performed anywhere in the world.

Figure Task Descriptions for Primary Activities of the Value Chain