You will write your first paper in three parts as a narrative (not outline) in which you discuss your business and the country you would like it to enter. Do not select a real company (such as Nike), and be sure to do some preliminary research on various countries and businesses before you make your decision. Your paper should be six to twelve pages, but you will not be penalized if your paper is a few pages longer. You will be penalized 11% if shorter than 6 pages. You must use the headings below for your headings and if not you will penalized 5pts.
Part 1 Introduction
A clear statement of purpose is provided; the introduction includes a comprehensive summary of what will be explored and discussed.
Part 2 Organizational structure - must use as a heading in paper
Briefly describe your company, including a clear description of the company, thw type of business, operational strategy, and organizational structure and any other relevant information.
Part 3 Country variables - must use as a heading in paper.
This is the most important part of your first paper. In it, you will provide your analysis of the following country variables in your chosen country. You must use the variables listed below as headings in the paper. The advantages and disadvantage analysis is the most important part of the part 3. In addition, any facts presented in the paper must be properly footnoted in the body of paper and also you must show the relevance of to your business of the facts stated.
- Physical and demographic - Must discuss three specific physical and demographic issues and then discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the 3 issues and the effects they each might have on the success of the business. The advantages and disadvantages discussion must be in same area of discussion of each separate issue. Must provide specific examples to support any assertions and conclusions. Research is the key. General comments will not work.
- cultural environment -Must discuss three specific cultural issues and then discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the 3 issues and the effects they each might have on the success of the business. The advantages and disadvantages discussion must be in same area of discussion of each separate issue. Must provide specific examples to support any assertions and conclusions. Research is the key. General comments will not work.
- legal and ethical environment -Must discuss two specific legal issues and one specific ethical issue and then discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the 3 issues and the effects they each might have on the success of the business. The advantages and disadvantages discussion must be in same area of discussion of each separate issue. Must provide specific examples to support any assertions and conclusions. Research is the key. General comments will not work.
- economic environment -Must discuss three specific economic issues and then discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the 3 issues and the effects they each might have on the success of the business. The advantages and disadvantages discussion must be in same area of discussion of each separate issue. Must provide specific examples to support any assertions and conclusions. Research is the key. General comments will not work.
- trade and investment -Must discuss three specific trade and investment issues and then discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the 3 issues and the effects they each might have on the success of the business. The advantages and disadvantages discussion must be in same area of discussion of each separate issue. Must provide specific examples to support any assertions and conclusions. Research is the key. General comments will not work.
- Foreign exchange and exchange rates -Must discuss three specific foreign exchange and exchange rate issues and then discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the 3 issues and the effects they each might have on the success of the business. The advantages and disadvantages discussion must be in same area of discussion of each separate issue. Must provide specific examples to support any assertions and conclusions. Research is the key. General comments will not work.