From the perspective of a cross-cultural manager, how far do you agree with Norberg’s (2003) assertion that globalisation is good?

  From the perspective of a cross-cultural manager, how far do you agree with Norberg’s (2003) assertion that globalisation is good? The main purpose of this assignment is to explore, compare, analyse and evaluate different arguments regarding the phenomenon of globalisation. Norberg’s (2003). Please note that Norberg’s video would not be considered a scholarly research source (rather it is presented as an individual’s point of view. This does not mean that Norberg’s points are wrong, rather we would need to be aware that his argument and evidence need evaluation (hence the task here). I recommend that you watch the video and it would be a good idea to watch Naomi Klien’s (2003) video too; both were released in 2003, both show pretty different points of view. After watching the videos you should explore their arguments by looking for scholarly research – take care to avoid simply finding scholars who agree or disagree with Norberg; it is best to find a mixture of perspectives, then you can compare and evaluate the scholarly evidence before drawing your conclusions. The specific content of your answer is flexible – there is no one-right-way to address this question. However, it is essential that you draw from relevant theory and use clear and specific examples to support your answer – remember, there are a number of approaches to using such examples: you may apply a theory to your example to help diagnose a managerial problem or you could use theory to actually ‘solve’ such a problem. In some cases examples of management practice can also provide relevant evidence to support your argument, though take care with this approach; it is important to use strong examples for this – personal or hypothetical examples are much less convincing as ‘evidence’ than examples of actual practice presented in research publications that have been subjected to rigorous analysis. The format of your assignment is also flexible. You may prefer to present your work in essay format or report format – or a more creative approach all together. It might be useful for you to think of this as similar to an examination task (it is the sort of question that has been used in the past, after all, the main difference being that examinations do not normally require complete and accurate referencing). You will need to support your analysis with appropriate references. These may include academic articles, practitioner journal sources, demographic data or employer association/International Management publications and textbooks. However, any essay that does not include a minimum of 4 quality research references (eg journal articles), will receive a grade of no more than 49%. If you have any doubts about your sources you should check with your tutor. Please note, the two videos referred to here SHOULD NOT be considered quality research references. Both present interesting and relevant opinions of the individuals presenting and need to be subjected to scholarly scrutiny in your answer. Your assignments should be no longer than 1500 words (not including your reference list). Assignments must be submitted through turnitin on the course Myuni page. Assessment Criteria for individual written assignment Answering the question: please ensure that what you write addresses the question fully and clearly. Rationale and argument: remember, although your opinions and beliefs matter to you, other people are more interested in why you have developed these opinions and beliefs and how strong the evidence supporting them is. Use of relevant theory(ies): theory is an essential part of how we make sense of the world; in the social world, theories help us to understand what we observe and predict the outcomes of particular behaviours (ours and others’), so it is important to be able to critique the theories we use. How can we be confident that your chosen theories are strong and useful? Use of appropriate organisational/managerial examples: The question specifies cross-cultural management as your focus, so you must include relevant examples – ideally from your scholarly reading – of how globalisation has, is and is likely to impact on managers and the people/organisations that they manage. Appropriate reference support, clear expression, correct grammar and punctuation: accurate referencing is essential to both guide your reader and avoid accusations of plagiarism. Similarly, clear and well written answers are essential if your critique, argument and conclusion are to be understood by your reader (marker). References Klien, N. (2003) No Logo: Brands, Globalisation, Resistance, video produced by Media Education Foundation. This video is available from Barr Smith Library; you can also access the trailer at:No Logo: Brands, Globalization & Resistance (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Norberg, J (2003) Globalisation is good, A Freeform Production for UK Channel Four. Broadcast 21 September 2003, available from:Globalisation is Good - Johan Norberg on Globalisation(full video) (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. accessed 28th Jan 2018