You are approaching the end of your programme of study and wish to apply for an internship with a large organisation that works globally.  You believe that this opportunity will give you greater insight into the actual operation of global business organisations, strengthen your CV and prepare you for the next stage in your career. 

You decide to undertake some preparatory work and produce a reference file, in preparation for the applications. 

 

Task 1. 

Produce detailed notes for the file which: 

• evaluate the business techniques used to analyse the international business environment, 
• assess the impact of globalisation and international trade on national economies. 

 

 

 you must also include: 

an exploration of the organisational structures of businesses operating in global and international markets. 

 you must also include: 

an evaluation of the risks involved in operating in an international environment. 

LO1 AC 1.1 

LO2 AC 2.1 

1D1 

2M1 

 

 

 

Task 2 

The Professional Manager magazine has an advertisement for management internships in a multinational automotive company, which produces iconic vehicles and has an international reputation. You are keen to apply.  

The letter which arrived from the company following your initial expression of interest in the internship was encouraging.  It explained how the work of the organisation stems from a set of core values, which involve all staff working together with integrity and understanding, and striving to achieve excellence in everything that is done.  

The letter also asked you to send your CV and submit a paper to the HR department which will be used in the shortlisting process. The paper must: 

• analyse the micro and macro environment of a named international business organisation of your choice 
• assess the benefits, opportunities and challenges of globalisation and international trade for a named organisation of your choice. 

 

 

  

  you must also include: 

 

an assessment of the extent to which working in international environment impacts on the success of an individual business organisation.. 

 

The letter explains that you may use more than one organisation in your paper. 

LO1 AC 1.2 

LO2 AC 2.2 

1M1 

 

Task 3 

Congratulations you have been successful in getting to the next stage of the selection process. The letter informs you that several candidates have been selected for interview and the theme of this stage in the process is ‘International markets in which business operate’. You are required to: 

• produce a discussion paper for a group exercise with other candidates which analyses the implications for businesses of the cultural and regulatory diversity in international markets 
• prepare a presentation which is titled ‘An assessment of the importance of corporate social responsibility and sustainability in supporting business success’. 

You have also been informed there will be an interview with a small panel of managers and you want to be prepared. Produce detailed notes which: 

• evaluate the potential conflicts between corporate strategy and ethical social and sustainable responsibilities. 

 

  

 

 you must also: 

 

Compare and contrast management approaches to sustainability in business organisations. 

 

LO3 AC 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 

3D1 

 

 

LO3 AC 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 

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