Discussion: Made in the U.S.A. BUS401

Country of Origin

Look around the room. Check out where everything was made. How many were made in the United States? How about China? Was this surprising? Think about the brands you buy. Are the American brands you prefer made in the USA or elsewhere? What does Made in America mean?

Module 4 Discussion Week 1 Resources

Will Walmart make a sizable impact with its latest ‘Made in USA’ commitments? (2021)
What Does It Mean to Be Made in America? (2021)
Made in the USA: Manufacturing expands at fastest pace since 1983 (2021)
Survey Says: Americans prefer MADE IN USA (2020)

Week 1 Discussion Post

Using the module’s resources or your own research, talk about what it means to Buy American. Address economic implications for the country and how it affects the global economy. (Research Support Required)

This post should be 1-2 paragraphs in length (at least 100 words). Since you are engaging in research, be sure to cite in the body of the post and add a reference list in APA format. NOTE: failure to use research with accompanying in-text citations to support content will result in reduced scoring “Level 2-Developing” on the grading rubric. How to cite and reference a YouTube video.

Week 1 Interactive Response to Classmate

Select one classmate’s post and compare it to yours with regard to global implications of buying goods made in the country.

The reply should be one paragraph in length (or about 50 words) and must be substantive. Do not simply say “I agree” or “That is great”; specify why and be detailed in your explanation. You may use research in your response, but it is not required.

Week 2 Discussion Post

American Brand. Or Not.

Are you really getting an American-made product when you buy an American brand? Computers and vehicles have component parts sourced from all over the world. Some companies even do final assembly in the U.S., although most of the parts were made internationally so they can place the “Made in USA” label on the product.

Module 4 Discussion Week 2 Resources

31 List of American Brands Made Overseas (2021)
This ‘All-American’ Brand Is Mostly Made Overseas (2020)
Local vs global sourcing: The pros and cons (2020)

Based on the resources provided or your research, discuss why American brands manufacture overseas. Select one brand and share how it markets itself as American. (Research Support Required)

This post should be 1-2 paragraphs in length (at least 100 words). Since you are engaging in research, be sure to cite in the body of the post and add a reference list in APA format. NOTE: failure to use research with accompanying in-text citations to support content will result in reduced scoring “Level 2-Developing” on the grading rubric. How to cite and reference a YouTube video.

Week 2 Interactive Response to Classmate

Select an example described by a classmate and share how you feel about the brand after learning it is not made here in the United States.

Each reply should be one paragraph in length (or about 50 words) and must be substantive. Do not simply say “I agree” or “That is great”; specify why and be detailed in your explanation. You may use research in your responses but it is not required.

In your own words, respond to the discussion and comments of classmates. Grades will be based on effectual, concise, and interactive feedback. The excessive use of quotes will directly impact performance since this indicates a lack of comprehension and shows that you may not have mastered the concepts.