Reflection On International Business

The start of another semester! I decided to do three courses, Introduction to International Business (or IIB as I like to call it) being one of them. As a Business Management student, IIB is one of the many courses that I am required to do. With the little knowledge that I had about international businesses, I was intrigued to see what the course had to offer. I prepared myself for the good, the bad and the ugly as my past semester experience has taught me never to judge a book by its cover.

The course co-ordinator, Ms. Giselle Phillips, welcomed her new students with open arms advising us that she would be available to reply to our requests, questions, online discussions, etc. in a timely and proficient manner. My e-tutor Ms. Lynn Beckles,

The topic for that my group decided on was ‘The Impact of Chinese Investment and Leadership on the Production Process of a Jamaican Company.’ Through this project, I learned a lot about Jamaica and its sugar industry, how the investment of the Chinese caused a decline in production and the steps taken to address this problem. The group project was a challenge as I had difficulties with team members either submitting their agreed parts (or not submitting at all!) and persons not being able to meet on numerous occasions to discuss the project. However, through the struggle, we able to complete the project two minutes before the deadline! This group project taught me how to deal with difficult situations in group project. I have learnt to be patient yet ensure that the group keep focus and submissions be sent in on time to avoid hassle and pressure on group

One of these benefits are that it creates jobs for person in the country where the organization decides to further its business. For example: Subway opened its door in 2011 in SVG. This new business establishment created jobs for many persons. My aunt who was unemployed at the time was one of the successful applicant. In 2012 another branch was opened and job vacancy advertisement was placed in the local newspapers asking persons to apply for several positions. Over 100 persons applied for the vacancies but unfortunately Subway was not able to hire all of them. However, the introduction of Subway in SVG was able to hire about residents of SVG. Now, there are approximately 35 persons working at both branches. Also, in the aspect of services, citizens of CARICOM countries are able to work in the member countries due to the CARICOM Single and Market Economy (CSME). A family member of mine who was born in St. Vincent is quite fortunate to have the opportunity to be working in Barbados. Ideally, most foreign UWI on-campus students also use the opportunity to find jobs in the country that they are