Jeunes Entreprises du Québec Apercus en ligne HP Global Business Challenge (HPGBC) The Hewlett-Packard Global Business Challenge is a computer simulation that matches teams in competition with one another conducted via the web. In the 2001 HPGBC, over 1000 JA Student teams worldwide are participating representing over 60 countries including JA teams from Canada. Students assume the role of a corporate manager and make weekly decisions on price, production, marketing, research and development and plant capacity. Students analyze industry reports, balance sheets, profit and loss statements and market conditions before making weekly decisions via the web.