Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the Global Economy: the Business Case. Preliminary Study

摘要

This report will provide an overview of the changing nature of the international economy, and will specifically focus on assessing the extent to which U.S. minority businesses are engaged in global business. 1. The first section explores the reality of globalization and its effect on U.S. business. 2. The second section provides an overview of minority-owned businesses in the U.S., and the extent to which these firms are participating in the global economy. 3. The third section assesses the goals, opportunities, strengths, and weaknesses that exist for minorities in global business, by examining two short case studies. 4. The fourth section concludes with recommendations for minority business owners on the ways to take advantage of the opportunities that exist in the international economy.