Alternative Assignment

In todays globalized economy, few careers operate independently of international markets, cultures, regulations, and economic systems. For this assignment, students will write a 5-page analytical paper examining how international business has the potential to impact their anticipated career path. The paper should begin with an overview of the students expected career trajectory, including industry, functional area, and long-term professional goals, followed by an explanation of why this path is of interest. Students should then analyze the global context of their chosen career by discussing how globalization, international trade, multinational organizations, and key global trends, economic, political, technological, or social, may influence their field.

The paper must apply at least three international business concepts or frameworks covered in the course and explain how these concepts affect strategic decision-making, leadership, operations, or performance in the students anticipated career. Students should also evaluate potential opportunities and challenges created by international business, such as cross-border growth, cultural differences, regulatory complexity, geopolitical risk, or ethical considerations, and conclude with a reflection on how an understanding of international business will contribute to their professional development, including skills or competencies needed to succeed in a global environment.

Students currently employed by AdventHealth and enrolled in the MBA/MHA program may contextualize this assignment within health care administration rather than a traditional corporate career path. These students are encouraged to discuss how international business concepts, such as global health systems, international supply chains, multinational healthcare organizations, cross-border regulatory environments, workforce mobility, global public health challenges, medical tourism, or international partnerships, could impact their current or anticipated careers in healthcare leadership and administration. Students may draw on professional experience where appropriate, while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to organizational policies. The paper should be 5 full pages, double-spaced, using 12-point Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins, and an established citation style, with a minimum of five credible academic or professional sources.

To give better context I am in the MBA/MHA program with AdventHealth and the career I am pursuing currently is I am an Epic Clinical Analyst. My future goals is to work my way up to leadership such as a manager and then even a director role. I have attached the textbook and the citation for reference and to be one of the sources.

Textbook Citation – Wild, J. J., & Wild, K. L. (2014). International business: The challenges of globalization (7th ed.). Pearson.