JA High School Programs

Global Learning of the Business Enterprise (GLOBE)® focuses on international enterprise. The students learn the basics of foreign trade, set up and operate a company, work with students from other nations, and come to appreciate the diversity of business cultures worldwide..

SESSION	KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Topic: Fundamentals of International Trade Students learn the nature and advantages of bilateral and multilateral trade and are introduced to foreign exchange, trade restrictions, and balance of payments.	describe advantages of international trade use exchange rates to determine the value of international currencies demonstrate the effects of international trade on prices describe the reasons for trade restrictions define balance of payments demonstrate principles of business ethics demonstrate an understanding of world environmental issues
Topic: Forming a Company and Conducting International Business Students create and manage a joint-venture business to engage in international trade.	set up an international company capitalize (funding sources) the company manage the company research potential markets select a product to export that can bring a profit operate a joint-venture partnership demonstrate an understanding of the principles of international trade develop communication and decision-making skills
Topic: Student Exchange Students visit their business partners in another country for one week.	demonstrate knowledge of other cultures work effectively with students from other cultures exhibit team-building skills communicate clearly with people from other cultures show sensitivity to the customs of other cultures appreciate the diversity of different cultures
Topic: Management and Economics Simulation Exercise Students develop strategies for a company that will conduct trade across international boundaries.	interpret tables, graphs, and charts analyze economic data organize and present information communicate effectively manage a simulated company