Reference no: EM133104127
BU7412 International Business - University of Chester
Learning Outcome 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the environmental aspects of international business on a variety of contexts, including socio-cultural, political, financial and economic
Learning Outcome 2: Assess the impact of globalisation on the operation and development of multi-national enterprises
Learning Outcome 3: Recognise and apply different strategic theories and practices in an international context
Learning Outcome 4: Discuss the differences in expectations and purposes inherent in doing business in foreign countries
Assessment Task
Write a report which critically
a) discusses how the internal political environment of your chosen country impacts on foreign businesses operating in your chosen country.
b) evaluates challenges and competition your chosen country faces to trade with a regional trading bloc of your choice.
c) analyses steps and initiatives your chosen country has taken to overcome challenges and competition issues identified in previous section
Introduction: You need to introduce your report briefly. You are required to state your chosen country as you will be using the same chosen country throughout your assignment. You are also required to select a regional trading block of your choice for the purpose of Section 2 and 3.
Section 1: critically discusses how the internal political environment of your chosen country impacts on foreign businesses operating in your chosen country.
You should construct a critical discussion of the political environment in your chosen country and how it impacts on foreign businesses positively and negatively. What approach the government takes in supporting foreign businesses? What are the main issues and challenges for foreign businesses within the country including some contemporary issues? Your critical discussion should be well supported with academic sources, industry and company examples and it is recommended to look at contemporary issues.
Section 2: critically evaluates challenges and competition your chosen country faces to trade with a regional trading bloc of your choice.
You should construct a critical discussion of trade between your chosen country and a regional trading bloc of your choice.You must discuss both challenges and competition. You must provide specific industry and company examples to illustrate relevant points. As part of the discussion, you are required to refer to specific countries within the regional trading bloc.
Section 3: critically analyses steps and initiatives your chosen country has taken to overcome challenges and competition issues identified in Section 2
Conclusion: You need to conclude based on your analysis from previous 3 sections. You are required to put forward specific recommendations to your chosen country as appropriate.
In terms of the content for the report, there are a variety of approaches, as well as issues, which you can discuss. The lecture and seminar content is a great starting point to consider issues that may be relevant.
Try to be direct in the application of authors' opinions, theories and models to the case study being analysed. In other words, do not describe what theories and models are, apply them - this application will demonstrate knowledge (if applied correctly).
Report structure:
• This report should contain an introduction, a conclusion and the main body.
• Sub-headings are a requirement and you must include numbering for your sections. You should also have a title page, the main report, a full references list and appendix (if necessary).
• Write in full sentences and construct paragraphs around the issues you discuss. You should avoid using bullet-points.
• APA referencing is a requirement for this report. Try to use credible academic sources where possible, e.g. textbooks and journal articles.
Attachment:- International Business.rar