The document outlines the requirements for Assignment 2 focused on the discussion of technology and globalization's impact on global business. It emphasizes the need to explore how technological innovations like the internet and social media facilitate global market expansion and influence international trade. Students are instructed to respond thoroughly to the discussion prompts and engage with peers while adhering to specific grading criteria.

1. Assignment 2: Discussion—Technology and Globalization
Your
Module 1
readings provide insight into the impact of technology on
global business. Technological innovations such as the Internet,
wireless technology, broadband, tablets, personal digital
assistants (PDAs), global positional systems (GPSs), social
media, videoconferencing, and others have changed the way we
do global business.
Use your module readings, the Argosy University online library
resources, and the Internet to research the impact of technology
on global business.
Then, respond to the following:
Describe how changes in technology contributed to the
globalization of markets.
Explain how the Internet affects international business activity
and the globalization of the world economy.
Write your initial response in 300–500 words. Your response
should be thorough and address all components of the
discussion question in detail, include citations of all sources,
where needed, according to the APA Style, and demonstrate
accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Do the following when responding to your peers:
Read your peers’ answers.
Provide substantive comments by
contributing new, relevant information from course readings,
Web sites, or other sources;
building on the remarks or questions of others; or
sharing practical examples of key concepts from your
professional or personal experiences
Respond to feedback on your posting and provide feedback to
other students on their ideas.
Make sure your writing
is clear, concise, and organized;

2. demonstrates ethical scholarship in accurate representation and
attribution of sources; and
displays accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Grading Criteria
Assignment Components
Max Points
Initial response was:
Insightful, original, accurate, and timely.
Substantive and demonstrated advanced understanding of
concepts.
Compiled/synthesized theories and concepts drawn from a
variety of sources to support statements and conclusions.
16
Discussion Response and Participation:
Responded to a minimum of two peers in a timely manner.
Offered points of view supported by research.
Asked challenging questions that promoted discussion.
Drew relationships between one or more points in the
discussion.
16
Writing:
Wrote in a clear, concise, formal, and organized manner.
Responses were error free.
Information from sources, where applicable, was paraphrased
appropriately and accurately cited.
8
Total:
40