Use the globalEDGE^TM site to complete the following exercises:

1. Fortune conducts an annual survey and publishes the rankings of its Global Most Admired Companies. Locate the most recent ranking available and focus on the methodology used to determine which companies are most admired. Prepare an executive summary of the strategic and organizational success factors involved in this survey.



2. Globalization can present many challenges for companies, cultures, and countries. In fact, the globalEDGE^TM Web site presents selected articles from the business media under its "news & views" section. Locate the "in depth look" section and find an article that provides insights about the challenges facing firms in the globalization process. Prepare a description of these challenges and any solutions that the authors may recommend.