CU Amazons Global Success and International Operations Essay

The world’s 500 largest companies ( http://fortune.com/global500/ ) generated $31.2 trillion in revenues and $1.7 trillion in profits in 2014. Together, this year’s Fortune Global 500 employ 65 million people worldwide and are represented by 36 countries.

Assignment: Choose a company from the list of Fortune 500 global companies, and then prepare a succinct, 5-page essay, using the writing template, and a minimum of 3 references.

Address the following considerations:

1. What does it mean to be global?
2. How has this company been successful in the global business environment?
3. Discuss the opportunities, risks and considerations in becoming a global company.
4. Analyze the political, economic, socio-cultural and technological factors affecting the company.
5. How does the company manage their International Operations, in areas of recruitment, compensation, benefits and training?