GLOBAL BUSINESS IN CONTEXT Contents INTRODUCTION 3 MAIN BODY3 Main streams of research in the area of global business 3 complex changes occurring within the global economy and critically discuss their impact upon a range of enterprises 4 Critically evaluate the impact of differing social, legal, economic, political and techno- logical factors on the decision-making process in globally and internationally active firms. It will also lay emphasis on the social, legal, environmental and technological impact of global business environment of Germany on business.