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Table of Contents
1. Key Areas Covered in the Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) ........................................... 3
2. Tips to Excel in This Portfolio of Evidence .............................................................. 4
3. Key Resources to Use for the PoE ......................................................................... 5
Final Examiner Insight ................................................................................................ 6
Introduction ................................................................................................................ 7
QUESTION 1 ............................................................................................................. 7
Evaluate and extensively assess the impact of globalisation on developing countries
such as South Africa, using practical scenarios. ........................................................ 7
QUESTION 2 ........................................................................................................... 12
Critically examine the socio-economic benefits and challenges faced by African
countries as a result of foreign direct investment (FDI), using practical examples. (20)
................................................................................................................................. 12
QUESTION 3 ........................................................................................................... 17
Critically evaluate the importance of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) as a
regulatory body in international trade arrangements. (20) ........................................ 17
QUESTION 4 ........................................................................................................... 21
Based on current global dynamics, discuss how expatriates should be supported in
developing countries. (20) ........................................................................................ 21
Conclusion ............................................................................................................... 24
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1. Key Areas Covered in the Portfolio of Evidence (PoE)
The PoE covers four core areas of international business that are closely aligned with
contemporary global dynamics and developing-country contexts:
1.1 Globalisation and Developing Economies
This area examines the nature of globalisation and its economic, social, and industrial
impacts on developing countries. It focuses on how participation in global markets,
global value chains, and digital connectivity can drive growth and efficiency, while also
exposing economies to competition, inequality, and external shocks.
1.2 Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Africa
This section analyses the role of FDI as a development tool in African economies. It
evaluates both the socio-economic benefits (such as capital inflows, employment, and
technology transfer) and the challenges (including profit repatriation, dependency, and
limited local linkages). Practical country examples are used to demonstrate differing
outcomes of FDI.
1.3 International Trade Regulation and the WTO
This area focuses on the importance of the World Trade Organisation as a regulatory
body in international trade. It assesses the WTO’s role in dispute settlement, trade
liberalisation, and protection against unilateralism, while critically evaluating concerns
related to power asymmetries, policy space for developing countries, and institutional
weaknesses.
1.4 Expatriate Management in Developing Countries
The final area examines global human resource management, with emphasis on
expatriate deployment in developing-country environments. It covers selection,
training, compensation, family support, health and security, and repatriation,
highlighting how effective expatriate support contributes to organisational performance
and knowledge transfer.
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THE BMZ ACADEMY
053 8213
BMZ ACADEMY 061 262 1185/068 053 8213Page 1 of 28
, THE BMZ ACADEMY
Table of Contents
1. Key Areas Covered in the Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) ........................................... 3
2. Tips to Excel in This Portfolio of Evidence .............................................................. 4
3. Key Resources to Use for the PoE ......................................................................... 5
Final Examiner Insight ................................................................................................ 6
Introduction ................................................................................................................ 7
QUESTION 1 ............................................................................................................. 7
Evaluate and extensively assess the impact of globalisation on developing countries
such as South Africa, using practical scenarios. ........................................................ 7
QUESTION 2 ........................................................................................................... 12
Critically examine the socio-economic benefits and challenges faced by African
countries as a result of foreign direct investment (FDI), using practical examples. (20)
................................................................................................................................. 12
QUESTION 3 ........................................................................................................... 17
Critically evaluate the importance of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) as a
regulatory body in international trade arrangements. (20) ........................................ 17
QUESTION 4 ........................................................................................................... 21
Based on current global dynamics, discuss how expatriates should be supported in
developing countries. (20) ........................................................................................ 21
Conclusion ............................................................................................................... 24
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1. Key Areas Covered in the Portfolio of Evidence (PoE)
The PoE covers four core areas of international business that are closely aligned with
contemporary global dynamics and developing-country contexts:
1.1 Globalisation and Developing Economies
This area examines the nature of globalisation and its economic, social, and industrial
impacts on developing countries. It focuses on how participation in global markets,
global value chains, and digital connectivity can drive growth and efficiency, while also
exposing economies to competition, inequality, and external shocks.
1.2 Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Africa
This section analyses the role of FDI as a development tool in African economies. It
evaluates both the socio-economic benefits (such as capital inflows, employment, and
technology transfer) and the challenges (including profit repatriation, dependency, and
limited local linkages). Practical country examples are used to demonstrate differing
outcomes of FDI.
1.3 International Trade Regulation and the WTO
This area focuses on the importance of the World Trade Organisation as a regulatory
body in international trade. It assesses the WTO’s role in dispute settlement, trade
liberalisation, and protection against unilateralism, while critically evaluating concerns
related to power asymmetries, policy space for developing countries, and institutional
weaknesses.
1.4 Expatriate Management in Developing Countries
The final area examines global human resource management, with emphasis on
expatriate deployment in developing-country environments. It covers selection,
training, compensation, family support, health and security, and repatriation,
highlighting how effective expatriate support contributes to organisational performance
and knowledge transfer.
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