Watch a reputable news show (CNN, MSNBC, Aljazeera, Fox News, etc.) or read an article on their website Paying close attention, note a global events and specifically ask
yourself how a particular event may impact the strategic business unit you are planning to launch.

1. Summarize the news story/event. Specifically, note whether the story is a governmental, legal, employment, terrorism, health, human rights, or economic issue. (These are broad categories so
you may want to be more definitive or use another category not listed.) The summary should include the air date and channel watched/website.
2. Hypothesize how this issue could possibly impact a for-profit organization. Be creative and possibly assume you are getting ready to deploy some international travelers, assume an impact
for their expatriate projects, or create some other realistic scenario.
3. Implications for business