This critical reflective essay discusses the differences between international and traditional marketing, the impact of global factors on management decision making, and the opportunities and threats of globalization. The essay highlights the benefits of expanding business marketing across the globe, such as increasing profitability, sales, and market shares, and the challenges of operating in different cultures and languages. The essay also explores the impact of global factors on management decision making, including the need for transformational leadership and the importance of localizing products and services. Finally, the essay examines the opportunities and threats of globalization, such as increased competition and income inequality.