A Portfolio of International Business
Running head: A Portfolio of International Business
A Portfolio of International Business
Kathaleen Hull
International Business 662
Harding University
Abstract
Understanding how we learn as adults, what positive and courageous leadership looks like, international business defined and ventures in global business we are able to look at international business as a whole. All of these components affect how we do business beyond borders and give us an idea of what components are required as a professional in a vast growing global market.
A Portfolio of International Business
Defining International Business
According to BusinessDictionary.com, international business can be summarized as the exchange of goods and services among individuals and businesses in multiple countries or a specific entity, such as a multinational corporation or international business company that engages in business among multiple countries. (BusinessDictionary.com) Knowing that the definition of International in the Merriam-Webster dictionary is defined as relating to two or more nations and that business in the Merriam-Webster dictionary is defined as a commercial or sometimes an industrial enterprise; I think Business Dictionarys definition of international business is very accurate. (Merriam-Webster Online)
When you think international business, the non-profit sector is probably not the first type of organization that comes to mind. Heifer International is a non-profit entity that works internationally with the mission to end hunger and poverty through sustainability. Currently, Heifer International has projects in 46 countries and counting as new projects are developed. Heifer has projects in North and South America, Central and Eastern Europe, Africa and the Asia/South Pacific regions and is headquartered in Little rock, Arkansas.
Heifers model is based loosely around the idea, ‘Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. (The Quotation Page) Heifer uses education and the gift of an animal to turn a gift of livestock into sustainable income. Heifer chooses communities that have a high poverty level and a dire need for the projects. These project guidelines place Heifer projects all over the world. The reason Heifer chooses to bring projects into areas with high need is because one gift to an individual will turn into many gifts for many participants over time. Part of the agreement for the participant