Political and Economic Ideas

What political and economic ideas have most contributed to the expansion of contemporary globalization?

What underlying economic goals and practices form the basis of a corporation’s operating plan?

Internet

This is a required activity to support the inquiry but may not be graded by your teacher.

global giant: a business that expands to become a multinational or transnational corporation

Select one of the following three global giants. Visit its website and examine the economic goals and practices it promotes in its business operations. You will find these goals promoted in specifically tabbed sections of the website.

Media Giant – Go to the Time Warner website and examine the stated values in “About Us,” “Citizenship,” and the “Businesses” of the company.

Beverage Giant – Go to The Coca-Cola Company website and click on the “Corporate Responsibility” link. Examine the strategic vision and then examine “Sustainability of Our Business.”

Fast Food Giant – Go to the McDonald’s website and click on the “Corporate McDonald’s” link. Examine the ideas under “Investor Relations” and “Investing in McDonald’s.”

Reflection

Please complete your Global Giants, Economic Goals, and Practices reflection at this point.