Bmgt 307 Writing Assignment 3

WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT #3

UMUC BMGT307 7980 – Fall 2012

Student: ________________________________________

TOPIC: “EXPORT/IMPORT BUSINESS AND THE IMPACTS OF 09/11”

This assignment will help you broaden your understanding of the dynamics of international trade. Turn in a 2-3 page on the topic above. Describe the changes, impacts and new Export/Import regulations in the US, after 9/11, and provide detailed background information. Explain the positive and negative impacts in today’s Global Economy. If you were to make changes, 11 years later, describe what you would do differently.

Outline and bibliography

Your document should include the following sections: introduction, background information, literature review (required), empirical evidence, how do you intend to address the research question (methodology and economic concepts used), results, conclusions and bibliography.

Please refer to the syllabus for all other requirements and rules on this written assignment. This is an individual work and shall not be done with the contribution of any other person. You may use research tools and resources, such as the Internet, UMUC Library and your text book.

On September 11, the face of American society changed forever. Not only buildingds destroyed, lives lost, and financial markets in tumoil, many other factors also underwent significant change. As a results of the tradgedy, a sense of vigilence was instilled in the country. Moreover, business and trade forced to evolve to accomadate necessary security measures. These security measures were anticipated by International trade companies due to the shadow of terrorism that hung over the world. While these measures and prosecures contributed to increase expense, that expense is far outweihted by the value of human life.

According to Brett Nelson, a contributor for Forbes Magazine, there were sixteen ways that 9/11 changed the way the United States do business. Certain regulations went into...