Why has Zimbabwe’s economic performance been so poor? Discuss. Do you think Zimbabwe’s economic performance would have been better under a different system of government? Which one? Explain your reasoning.

Discussion Questions

1. Discuss the economic reasons for government intervention in markets. (minimum words: 200, marks:2)
2. Describe the five-step process that businesses can use to think through ethical problems.(minimum words: 400, marks: 3)

Case study

Read Case 2: “The Decline of Zimbabwe” available in your e-book (International business: Competing in the global marketplace (13th ed.), at page no.627, and answer the following questions:

Assignment Question(s):

1. Why has Zimbabwe’s economic performance been so poor? Discuss. (minimum words: 400, marks: 3)
2. Do you think Zimbabwe’s economic performance would have been better under a different system of government? Which one? Explain your reasoning. (minimum words: 500, marks: 4)
3. Discuss the steps needed to be taken now to improve the economic outlook for Zimbabwe? (minimum words: 400, marks: 3)