Weighting: 25% Length and/or format: 1500 words. Reference: Harvard referencing system Purpose: To critically analyse International Business issues and problems. This assessment requires you to write a 1500 word essay on one topic of your choice (Choose one of the three questions). 1. What trade theories support the recent rise of China and India on the global stage? Explain your views in detail. 2. Although the ******opean Union is the most advanced form of regional integration, it is currently facing a challenging time. What are some of the major challenges facing the EU? 3. Why is ethics important to doing international business? If all companies established a corporate ethics code, would that eliminate international financial scandals? Why or why not? Essays are to be type written, double spaced, with an adequate left hand margin to allow for comments. The essay should also show evidence of research, pursue a coherent argument and have a sound structure and analytical framework. Helpful References References: Browaeys, M & Price, R 2015, Understanding Cross Cultural Management, 3rd edn, Prentice Hall, England. Cavusgil, S, Knight, G & Riesenberger, J 2014, International Business: Strategy, Management and the New Realities, 3rd edn, Prentice Hall, USA. Daniels, J.D., Radebaugh, L.H., & Sullivan, D.P. (2015). International Business: Environments and Operations, Global Edition 15th Edn. England: Pearson Education Ltd Hill, C, & Hult, G., 2015, Global Business Today, 9th edn, Mc-Graw Hill Education.