TECH 4115, Global Technology

Posted: January 20th, 2023

Individual Written Research Project Paper Topics and Guidelines
Research Topics  –  Please pick one of the following and submit your choice to Dr. LaBrecque through the D2L Course Assignments function by the selection due date.

The Anti-Globalization Movement: what it is, its impact and significance for US multinational companies, and future strategies to deal with its impact.

The concepts and ideas of Amartya Kumar Sen: what they are, their impact and significance for U.S. multinational companies, and future strategies to deal with their impact.

United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement(USMCA): What are the major components of the agreement, how does it differ from the former NAFTA agreement, and future strategies to deal with its impact

The growth of anti-capitalism in the world: what it is, its impact and significance for US multinational companies, and future strategies to deal with its impact.

Immigration policies tighten in the world: what it is, its impact and significance for US multinational companies, and future strategies to deal with its impact.

The growth of protectionism in the world: what it is, and its impact and significance for US multinational companies, and future strategies to deal with its impact.

The movement of political, religious, and economic views to the right (conservative views) in the world: what it is, its impact and significance for US multinational companies, and future strategies to deal with its impact.

The coming of “Africa as the land of opportunity:” what it is, its impact and significance for U.S. multinational companies, and future strategies to deal with its impact.

The growth of Germany as a political and economic power: what it is, its impact and significance for U.S. multinational companies, and future strategies to deal with its impact.

The growth of conservative (fundamentalist) religious groups, i.e. Christian, Islamic, Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, etc., in the world: what it is, its impact and significance for US multinational companies, and future strategies to deal with its impact. You may use one specific group or the general topic.

The growth of China as a political and economic power: what it is, its impact and significance for U.S. multinational companies, and future strategies to deal with its impact.

The United Nations “Sustainable Development Goals:” what it is, its impact and significance for US multinational companies, and future strategies to deal with its impact.

The ”Evangelii Gaudium” of Pope Francis: what it is, its impact and significance for US multinational companies, and future strategies to deal with its impact.

The growth of “Wealth Inequality in many countries:” what it is, its impact and significance for U.S. multinational companies, and future strategies to deal with its impact.

The growth of American public opinion against US military interventions in other countries (neo-isolationism):  what it is, its impact and significance for US multinational companies, and future strategies to deal with its impact.

The growth of Nationalism in the world: what it is, and its impact and significance for US multinational companies, and future strategies to deal with its impact.

The global growth of social and/or political unrest (public dissatisfaction), i.e. movements, protests, revolts:  what it is, its impact and significance for US multinational companies, and future strategies to deal with its impact.

Another topic dealing with global business, which must be approved by Dr. LaBrecque.

 
 
Individual Research Paper Guidelines
 
Your research paper must be at least 8 (no longer than 10 typed, double-spaced pages (main body section only) and must include a cover sheet, table of contents, main body section, and a bibliography. The bibliography must have at least 6 sources, with only 2 being direct internet sites. Do not use any encyclopedia, Wikipedia, or basic dictionaries for your sources.
 
All papers must follow the APA or MLA Style format for all written assignments. This is an individual graded written research paper and is due on the date listed in the syllabus. No late papers will be accepted.
 
 
Student Requests for Extensions of Due Date for any Semester Long Assignme­nts: For any assignment or course work that is a semester long project, i.e. Individual Research Papers, Group Research Projects, etc., (following CSU Academic Policies) extensions of due dates cannot be granted unless the student can provide official written documentation that the reason, (i.e. medical) which prevented them from completing the work was for the entire semester time period.
 
Do not put under Dr. LaBrecque’s office door, in his mailbox, or send via CSU General campus mail any written assignments, i.e. PowerPoint Files, Written Case Analysis, Take Home Exams, Group Participation Forms, etc. Always keep a digital copy.
 
By submitting your assignments into the Assignment dropbox, the submissions will be automatically submitted to turnitin.com.  Plagiarism of any type will not be tolerated and will be subject to university discipline. Be certain to cite all references using APA or MLA format.