You Have Been Assigned to Work on a Group Project

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Essay

You have been assigned to work on a group project with two other classmates. One classmate is from a foreign country. Although he speaks English well, he just moved to the United States one month before classes started. Describe specific steps you can take to improve intercultural communication with your group members.

Understand the concept of demand and supply, including the law of demand.

Distinguish between normal, inferior, complementary, and substitute goods.

Analyze the effects of government policies on market prices and quantities.

Identify the impact of consumer preferences and seasonal changes on the demand for products.

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Definitions:

Microanalysis

Analysis of the smallest, most immediately visible parts of social life, such as people interacting.

In-groups

Groups to which an individual feels a sense of belonging, often leading to positive self-identification.

Out-groups

Social groups to which an individual does not belong, often perceived as different or opposed to the individual's in-group.

Secondary Groups

Large social groups that interact on a more impersonal and formal level for a short period of time, unlike primary groups which are typically smaller and involve close, emotional ties.