Your task is to make a preliminary International Business Environment Analysis for the product in 3 countries of the world. The countries are Kenya, Malaysia, and Peru.
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BUSI 4310 International Business Project Description
Project due in Blackboard on November 21, 2022
Product: Household Refrigerator
I. Purpose and Task
The purpose of the project is to familiarize you with the international business environment by evaluating three countries based on a few criteria. Your analysis will help the company decide to enter a specific country.Assume yourself to be an international business manager of a company producing various types of consumer and industrial products. One of the products that your company produces is a household refrigerator.
Your task is to make a preliminary International Business Environment Analysis for the product in 3 countries of the world. The countries are Kenya, Malaysia, and Peru. You cannot the change countries.
II. Project Approval and Group
This is a group work. Groups have been assigned randomly by Blackboard. If your name is not there in any of the groups, let me know; I will assign you. You must not proceed without my approval. S/elect a leader. Leader of the group will be your primary liaison with me. S/he will submit the project electronically in Blackboard on behalf of the group. You are advised to use class time and office hours for the project; emails should not be substituted for project related questions.
I expect you to work in groups, as closely as possible. Team spirit and intra-group cooperation is essential for success. Get along and avoid group conflicts. Try to develop a favorable culture from the beginning. Divide the work and work together. Various tools in Blackboard can be used for group collaboration.
All members in the group should contribute equally and shall receive the same grade. No free ride. If you opt for differential grading, then use the peer evaluation form and attach it with the project. Peer evaluation form must be signed by all members of the group and submitted with the project. Again, peer evaluation is OPTIONAL and should be used for differential grading only.
You cannot change the group without prior approval from me. In extraneous circumstances, I will allow individual submission; will explain this in class. This must be decided during the first week of the course. No change will be allowed after a decision has been made.
III Group and Peer Evaluation
If you opt for differential grading, then use the following peer evaluation form. Submit this peer evaluation with the project. Again, peer evaluation is OPTIONAL and should be used for differential grading only. You must not allow any free riding; students should get what they deserve.
Title of the Project
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Group Members and Signature
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Overall contribution of the group member should be based on the following criteria (C1-C5). I will use your “Average Overall Contribution” for grading.
C1: Attitude, mutual respect, and interaction (20%)
C2: Attendance in group meeting (20%)
C3: Timeliness in group submission (20%)
C4: Involvement in group work (20%)
C5: Overall quality (20%)
IV. Due Date and Submission
The Project must be typed and submitted on time. Check due date. Late submission will not be accepted. Submit a MS Word copy via Blackboard using appropriate file name posted in Blackboard. Only one submission from each group will be accepted. Group leader will submit the project on behalf of the group. You can be penalized for multiple submissions.
V. Data Collection
Collect data as per instruction and follow the Project Template to write and present your findings. Use the same of unit of analysis for comparison. Use year to year U.S. Dollar exchange rate.
Most of the data for the project can be obtained from various secondary sources including Global Market Information Database (GMID), Census Bureau, Globaledge (Michigan State University), The World Bank, United Nations, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Heritage Foundation, Freedom House, Transparency International, IBIS World, LexisNexis, Wharton Research Services, etc. Visit Bell Library Databases and website links.
VI. Writing and Presentation
The project must be presented in a professional manner. Use the American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines for writing style, citations, and format. Bell Library has a short handout on APA guidelines. All sources from which data have been collected must be properly cited in the paper as references. Consider the following guidelines in writing/presenting your findings.
- Prepare five comparative tables, as enclosed, describing various aspects of the country.
- Conduct a comparative evaluation of the countries and present them.
- Based on the comparative evaluation suggest a country that the company should choose to enter. Give specific reasons for your choice.
- Write a comparative analysis, not just a description.
VII. Project Template
You must follow the template for writing the project. Put tables and charts at the end of the report. Be sure to refer them in the text. Maintain the page limitations; maximum numbers of pages for each section are given in parentheses. The main body of the report cannot be more 15 pages, 12 font, single or double spaced, excluding references, tables, charts, or graphs. Use the American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines for writing style, citations, and format. Bell Library has a short handout on APA guidelines. All sources from which data have been collected must be properly cited in the paper as references
Cover page (1 page)
Executive Summary (1 page)
Table of Contents (1 page)
I Introduction (1 page)
Describe the purpose, scope, methodology and limitations of the paper.
II Consumption and Demographics (2-3 pages)
Use Table 1 for your analysis. Analyze and compare the volume, trend, and pattern in three countries. Explain which country is better than others.
III Economic Environment Analysis (2-3 pages)
Use Table 2 for your analysis. Compare the economic performance of the three countries. Highlight the changes, trends, and patterns. Bring in relevant international ratings from Table 5 to support your arguments. Comment on overall economic stability of the countries.
IV International Business Analysis (2-3 pages)
Use Table 3 for your analysis. Compare the international business environment of the three countries. Highlight the changes, trends, and patterns. Bring in relevant international ratings from Table 5 to support your arguments. Comment on country risk, exchange control, and overall investment climate in the countries.
V Social and Political Environment Analysis (2-3 pages)
Use Table 4 for your analysis. Compare the social and political environment of the three countries. Highlight the changes, trends, and patterns. Bring in relevant international ratings from Table 5 to support your arguments. Comment on overall social and political stability of the countries.
VI Conclusion (must be 1 page)
References
Tables 1-5
Charts and graphs
VIII. Project Evaluation
Date: _____________ Project Title: ____________________________ Group: _______
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Comments on the Project:
Table 1
Consumption and Demographic Analysis
A. Consumer expenditure on household appliances (in million US $)
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B. Possession of the durable (household refrigerator) (%)
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Economic Environment Analysis
A. GDP measured at purchasing power parity (in million US $)
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Table 3
International Business Environment Analysis
A. Foreign direct investment inflows (in million US $)
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E. Total Trade as a percentage of GDP [=(Exports+Imports)/GDP*100]
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Table 4 :Social and Political Environment Analysis
A. Adult Literacy Rate (%)
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E. Political Rights (score), Civil Liberties (score), and Freedom Status (from Freedom House)
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F. Business and Government Environment (Latest year, preferably 2021. For comparison purposes it is better to stay with the same year.)
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Table 5
International Ratings
A. Global Competitiveness Index (Score)
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B. KOF Index of Globalization (Score)
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