Reference no: EM13342873

Introduction

The purpose of this assignment is to provide you with an opportunity to research and analyse two trading countries of Australia.

Assuming that you work for a company that is planning to move its factory to one of the two biggest international markets of the company.

Assuming that your factory would need to employ semi-skilled labour and is highly labour intensive. The output of the production will then be sold in that country with the intention that at least 80% of net profit generated from sales will be repatriate back to Australia. Your CEO has requested that you present a report to the Board of Directors, comparing the two countries and recommend which country would present a lower risk for such a plan to work in that country.

Present a report of approximately 1500 words recommending which of the two countries is conducive for such a plan.

At a minimum, you should include the following information in your report:

• The nature of trade and status of relationships of the two countries with Australia. Is there an existing free trade agreement? If yes, what does it covers?

• The GDP of the country and its economic growth in the last three years - is there a potential and sustainable market

• The employment rate and labour force - how readily can your factory employ the required workers

• The inflation rate - how it will impact your production costs

• Is there special regulations in the host country to manage pollution that your factory might produced.

• The stability of the exchange rate against Australia dollar.

• Other areas such as taxation, host government's fiscal policy such as expenditure on infrastructure etc.

• A conclusion with a clear set of recommendations that are well supported

• Appropriate referencing, including a minimum of five (5) high quality, up-to-date sources.

Given that the Board of Directors are busy executives, prepare a presentation of your findings in approximately 10 to 15 minutes.