Question: Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you analyze the following components of your chosen country: (I have chosen Japan) Describe the political / financial background of your country, including relevant historical events.
- What kind of government does it have?
- What is the political stability?
- Is it open for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)?
- Has the currency been relatively stable?
- Analyze the general demographics.
- Identify the ethnic groups; the languages spoken; the population demographic breakdown by age and gender.
- What is the population growth rate?
- What are the major urban areas and their population sizes?
- Examine the employment figures.
- Identify the education attainment; employment; unemployment; and labor force size.
- Explain the current state of the economy.
W- hat is the GDP and the GDP per capita using Purchasing Power Parity (PPP)?
- Identify the inflation rate and current exchange rate.
- Examine the major industries and transportation data.
- Identify any major imports, exports, and trade restrictions.
- Identify three (3) major direct competitors you will be competing against.
- Describe how your firm will be positioned against them.
- Use at least three (3) quality academic resources for in-text citations in this assignment. Note that Wikipedia and similar type websites do not qualify as academic sources.Format
your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
- Typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
- Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the professor's name, the course title, and the date.
- The cover page is not included in the required page length.
- Include a reference page. Citations and references must follow APA format.
- The reference page is not included in the required page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
- Evaluate the considerations for product adaptation in foreign markets and common approaches to adjusting promotional strategy to fit foreign markets.
- Examine the process for market research to assess foreign market potential.
- Determine the logistics and product distribution channel options available to support international marketing.
- Use technology and information resources to research issues in international marketing.
- Write clearly and concisely about international marketing using proper writing mechanics.