Business Strategies for Latin America

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Doing business in Latin America provides a broad overview of culture and management practices in main Latin American economies putting some emphasis on countries such as Brazil, Argentina and Chile as their business activities are diligently connected with those of greater Latin America. The course will conduct a survey examination of the Latin American countries business environment, along with that of each country’s history, culture and economy; and it will examine specific management practices in each country. In this course, students will evaluate how Latin America geopolitical, economic, financial, and legal status is impacting its ability to compete in the global market. Conversely, students will examine the effect that global events are having on Latin America production, resource consumption, imports, and exports. Strategic management implications will be thoroughly explored. Finally, this course will critically evaluate how Latin America countries view social responsibility taking into account local customs, values, beliefs, ethics, and the laws.