5 4.1.5 Trading blocs As a reaction to protectionism between countries Opportunities and threats to businesses 6 Business expansion 4.2.1 Conditions that prompt trade Topics from: Push and pull factors for businesses 4.2 Global markets and business 7 4.2.4 Reasons for global mergers or joint ventures expansion 4.2.5 Global competitiveness How this is achieved and can be enhanced through working with other businesses 8 Global business 4.4.1 The impact of MNCs Topics from: Local impacts versus national impacts 4.4 Global industries and companies 9 4.4.2 Ethics Ethical discussions raised by the activities of MNCs 10 4.4.3 Controlling MNCs Possibilities and practicalities 11 Changing businesses 3.6.1 Causes and effects of change Topics from: 3.6.2 Key factors in change 3.6 Managing change Link to topics covered within this theme 3.6.3 Scenario planning Planning to reduce risk 12 Revision and exam preparation Revision of Themes 1, 2, 3 and 4 Exam preparation 13 14
5 4.1.5 Trading blocs As a reaction to protectionism between countries Opportunities and threats to businesses 6 Business expansion Topics from: 4.2 Global markets and business expansion 4.2.1 Conditions that prompt trade Push and pull factors for businesses 7 4.2.4 Reasons for global mergers or joint ventures 4.2.5 Global competitiveness How this is achieved and can be enhanced through working with other businesses 8 Global business Topics from: 4.4 Global industries and companies 4.4.1 The impact of MNCs Local impacts versus national impacts 9 4.4.2 Ethics Ethical discussions raised by the activities of MNCs 10 4.4.3 Controlling MNCs Possibilities and practicalities 11 Changing businesses Topics from: 3.6 Managing change 3.6.1 Causes and effects of change 3.6.2 Key factors in change Link to topics covered within this theme 3.6.3 Scenario planning Planning to reduce risk 12 Revision and exam preparation Revision of Themes 1, 2, 3 and 4 Exam preparation 13 14
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