Paper , Order, or Assignment Requirements

Final Research Paper (further referenced as “Paper”) is the most important outcome of MGMT691 Capstone Global Business Experience. A student should demonstrate the ability to benchmark major theoretical concepts of international business learned in the program against business practices in the country of destination. The Paper presents comparison of business practices in the U.S. and Canada.
The first part of the Paper presents a description of practices of implementation of a selected aspect of international business in the U.S. It is recommended to use the academic materials taught in the GMBA core courses as well as current resources. Students are advised to complete the first part of the Paper prior to their departure to Canada
The second part presents a description of how the same aspect of international business is implemented in the country of destination (Canada). The second part is based on information received during business meetings in Montreal as well as student’s additional research.
Conclusion summaries major similarities and differences in implementation of selected aspect(s) of business in the U.S. and Canada.
The Paper must adhere to the APA style and format requirements.
The Paper is usually 20 pages long – the Title page and TOC are not included in this count. Grading rubric is provided FYI. A student is expected to use not less than 15 current resources from professional publishers and statistical databases. The Reference List can include only resources mentioned in the Paper. For in-text referencing, please consult the APA style and format documentation.

Measurement of Outcomes
Outcome 1: Pre-departure activity: preparatory work at the Final Paper: the research topic (approved), hypothesis/problem statement, literature search, outline)
Outcome 2: In the country of destination: Based on their active participation in executive meetings, students will write two (2) papers.
Reflection paper allows students to analyze, synthesize and present information provided during business residency abroad. Reflective paper should:
(a) Demonstrate students’ understanding of presented information about companies in the country of destination
(b) Explain challenges of using cross-cultural communication skills during business meetings and non-business environment
(c) Summarize personal benefits and professional growth provided by the business residency abroad.
Outcome 3: Final Paper presenting a contrastive analysis of doing business in the US and the country of destination. Results of research will be presented to the class as an Executive summary.