BBDM3133 International Business Management

Tutorial 2
Case Discussion
Chinas Quest for Natural Resources Topic 2
Essay Questions
1. Which country possesses the world's largest economy? Why do you think international trade is
such a small component of the U.S. economy?
2. How important is international trade to the U.S. economy? Which country is the largest
trading partner to the U.S.?
3. What are the main characteristics of the Australian marketplace? How do these characteristics
affect Australia's exporting?
4. What are the countries collectively known as the Four Tigers? Why are these countries known
as the Four Tigers?
5. As a global manager, why should you consider South Africa as a potential source for your
firm's future development?