Paraphrase rather than use directquotes and provide the page or paragraph number of the resource. Reviewthe Learn to Use APA so you understand how to cite and reference theeBook, which you are required to use to support the reasoning for whatis presented in the discussion questions below. Cite the sourcematerials used.

Create one thread and post both initial responses in this one thread.

Initial Post For Each Discussion Question

This posting should be a minimum ofone short paragraph and a maximum of two paragraphs. Word totals forthis post should be in the 200–350-word range. Explain ‘why’ withsupporting evidence and concepts from the course materials. Includein-text citations and associated references in a reference list. Use ofthe course materials is required.

Responses to Classmates’ Posts For Each Discussion Question

After you have created your initial post, look over the discussion posts of your classmates and give at least tworesponses for each discussion question to different classmates (one perclassmate) as outlined in the Discussion Grading Rubric. Fourresponses for this discussion question is the minimum and will not earnfull credit for Frequency.

A response posting should be a minimumof one short paragraph. Word totals for these posts should be in the75–150-word range. The goal of your response posts is to extend thediscussion or pose new possibilities or ideas not previously voicedusing the course materials. Your goal should be to motivate the groupdiscussion and present a creative approach to the topic. Do not merelyagree or disagree, repeat what a classmate stated or what you havealready stated. Explain the ‘why and how’ with supporting evidence andconcepts from the course materials. Include in-text citations andassociated reference within a reference list. Use of the course materials is required.

Discussion 1 – Global Trade

Fonterra is a global dairy companythat sells dairy products and ingredients to more than 135 marketsaround the world. More than 10,000 farmers operate within the FonterraCo-op. Based in New Zealand, Fonterra offers hundreds of millionconsumers around the world brands such as Anchor, NZMP, Farm Source,DeWinkel, Mainland, Fresh n’ Fruity, Perfect Italiano, Symbio, andPrimo. Fonterra is responsible for approximately 30% of the world’sdairy exports.

Although you may not have heard about Fonterra, it is a major player in the global milk industry.

From the following companies, selectone company: Red Bull, Airbnb, Rezdy, World Wildlife Foundation, PearseTrust, Innocent Drinks, Unger and Kowitt, Spotify, Tencent Holdings,Unilever, BHP, TataGroup, Novo Nordisk, and Sinopec. Research thecompany.

• Identify the company’s country of origin.
• Identify the main products or services of the selected company.
• Discuss the various global business strategies.
• Discuss the global business strategies the selected company uses to participate in global business.

Discussion 2 – Financial Markets

This week, you read about money andfinancial markets. You will again review world news and identify one ormore news articles related to the financial markets (capital markets,stock markets, and bond markets). Using the information in the articles(you will provide the article link) and the course materials to answerthe following:

• Discuss what has been happening to the financial markets over the past 6 to 9 months.
• Explain how the activity in the financial markets relates to the Federal Reserve.
• Discuss actions taken by the Federal Reserve during this time period and explain how these action have influenced businesses.
• Explain how the actions taken by the Federal Reserve can influence you as a consumer and as an employee of a business?