Technology Awareness
Assessment Structure: Report
Learning outcomes assessed: This assessment task is designed to test your achievement of learning outcomes 1,2 and 3. This assessment task covers both Assignment 1 and 2.
Task details:
This assessment will need you to demonstrate your level of awareness on the issues involving technologies used in developing nations when it comes to conducting business internationally. 'International business' by definition relates to any commercial activities across borders which encompasses a wide range of activities ie marketing, sales, human resource, promotions etc. It is important for businesses in developing nations to embrace technology in order to expand and grow. For the purposes of this assignment, it could be any type of business engaging in any commerce activity regardless of technology however there needs to be good literature support. Your report should include:
- Background of the business or industry including the country (or region)
- Current business and technology landscape
- Issues with regards to conducting business internationally involving the chosen business (and region)
- Brief description and capability of your chosen technology
- What impact will your technology bring to the business
- Strategy moving forward and Conclusion
To allow more depth in your discussions you need to focus on an area of industry, technology or region supported by relevant case studies rather than cover a broad range of issues. Remember that the marker is looking for an analytical discussion to be marked at a post graduate level.
Referencing
You must use the Harvard Referencing style throughout your assessment and include an accurate reference list at the end of the assessment.
Submission Requirements
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