part 2: to answer the question you need to have knowledge and understanding of the following themes/subtopics within the general topic of globalisation, found in BUSINESS IN CONTEXT, 4 EDITION BY DAVID NEEDLE some basic research material needed for assignment: -transnational business organisation -the causes and drivers of globalisation (business in context by david needle, page 49-50) -rationale for the development of mnc''s (business in context by david needle, pp 53-54) {if you don''t know what the characteristics of an mnc is also pp 51} -the changing nature of mnc''s in a global economy (from mn to transnational, business in context by david needle pp 54) -reasons for growth of joint ventures: problems and issues with joint ventures pp 60-63 paying attention to Medcof''s model of strategic fit and the 4C''s pp 61(business in context by david needle) marking criteria guidance: -completing the task: understanding the topic, answering the question with an appropriate focus of the essay carry a specific maximum mark achievable. -research/analysis:scope of research, depth of analysis, validevidence, own contribution, referencing and acknowledgement -structure:introduction, body establishing main points, conclusion, paragraphing, use of cohensive devices, coherence -language:use of subject specific vocabulary, appropriate grammar mechanics, accurate spelling and punctuation essay:1000 words