International Business



-535471-17172600International Business ProjectMany of the products you purchase are produced outside of the United States. Numerous U.S. companies have moved operations or expanded operations to include production in foreign countries. The Internet has expanded the marketplace, in which many companies do business, to include customers around the globe. Whether you like it or not, we cannot ignore the fact that we live in a global society. Therefore, it is important to understand our international business partner.There will always be another country waiting with open arms to replace our business offerings with their own, if the U.S. does not continue to develop and preserve positive relationships with foreign countries, their businesses, and consumers.Instructions:Your group of 3 will draw a card and the number will determine what order you select a country from the list below. Once you choose it, it’s yours and is gone from the list!ArgentinaAustriaBelgiumBrazilChileChinaColumbiaDenmarkEgyptFranceGermanyIndiaIndonesiaIrelandIsraelItalyJapanJordanMalaysiaNetherlandsPeruPhilippinesPortugalRussiaSaudi ArabiaSingaporeSouth AfricaSouth KoreaSpainSwedenSwitzerlandTaiwanTurkeyUnited ArabUnited KingdomVenezuelaYemenCollect information relevant to your country for use in an upcoming presentation. Make sure you document your sources in order to properly cite them. Your information should include but is not limited to:ResponsibleCompletedItems to research and include, this is the minimum to include!Geographic location on the Earth, Geographic demographics, including climate, topography, Population demographics, etcEducation systems, Type of Government, Primary language(s)Literacy Level, Level of Technology, Agricultural DependencyMain currency and currency exchange rates for USA for $100 Provide exchange amounts for 2018, 2013, 2008 rates.Rate of inflationBalance of trade, and/or balance of payments Major imports and exports, three of eachTop five countries it imports and exports withList any international trade barriers (quotas, tariffs, embargos)Three or more multinational companies that conduct business in your country, Identify global strategy or a multinational strategyEase of global market entry using licensing, franchising, ORjoint ventureAppropriate social practices (religion, work week hours / business hours / vacation or holiday practices)Common gestures and their meanings Greetings, including titles/forms of addressLocal customs, gifts in businessDress/Attire for Business practices and protocol Do’s and Don’ts – advice for the business person! Miscellaneous DOs and DON’Ts and explanations“Other” pertinent information related to your specific country Prepare a professional but creative presentation about the country you have chosen. Start a PowerPoint document online and share it with each member and Mr. Wagner. Remember the following when preparing to present:Use fonts, colors, and other design elements that add visual appealInclude interesting graphics to support your informationEnhance presentation slides with appropriate animation and transitionsCite sourcesOther visual aids can add a positive effect (handout, poster, etc)Note cards or the use of PowerPoint’s notes pages can help ensure organization and good eye contact during the presentationPractice will help alleviate nerves and guarantee a quality presentationConsider appearance, eye contact, voice volume, and audience interaction while you prepareLook up your country, and fill in interesting facts from each of the following categories. You may shorten the facts- but don’t lose the meaning of what you are trying to say. These facts will be used in your presentation in which you will describe the culture and international business aspects of the country you selected to research. After you create the presentation, you will present it to the class, so be sure to scan the information and pick interesting things to tell. The objective of this project is to learn about business cultures and develop presentation skills.Websites to use: (currency converter) Student sample prezi (this is a sample to give ideas, it is not a complete project)Point breakdownResearch/using class time _______2.5 pointsPresentationTotal of 15+ slides________1 pointLayout and font size appropriate for presentation________1 pointUse a professional design template for background________1 pointAppropriate use of clip art________1 pointUse transitions and animation________1 pointNo spelling mistakes or blatant grammar mistakes________1 pointUse of a table, Excel spreadsheet or chart________1 pointSpoke clearly (communication skills)________2.5 pointsClear content (effectively shortened content)________18 points30 total summative pointsInternational Business ProjectRubricResearch/using class time _______2.5 pointsPresentationTotal of 15+ slides________1 pointLayout and font size appropriate for presentation________1 pointUse a professional design template for background________1 pointAppropriate use of clip art________1 pointUse transitions and animation________1 pointNo spelling mistakes or blatant grammar mistakes________1 pointUse of a table, Excel spreadsheet or chart________1 pointSpoke clearly (communication skills)________2.5 pointsClear content (effectively shortened content)________18 points1 point clear description of topic.5 point information mentioned, but unclear0did not includeGeographic location on the Earth, Geographic demographics, including climate, topography, Population demographics, etcEducation systems, Type of Government, Primary language(s)Literacy Level, Level of Technology, Agricultural Dependency, Main currency and currency exchange rates for USA for $100 Provide data for 2018, 2013, 2008Rate of inflationBalance of trade, and/or balance of payments Major imports and exports, three of eachTop five countries it imports and exports withList any international trade barriers (quotas, tariffs, embargos)Three or more multinational companies that conduct business in your country, Identify global strategy or a multinational strategy.Ease of global market entry using licensing, franchising, OR joint venturesBalance of trade, and/or balance of paymentsAppropriate social practices (religion, work week hours / business hours / vacation or holiday practices)Common gestures and their meanings Greetings, including titles/forms of addressLocal customs, gifts in businessDress/Attire BusinessBusiness practices and protocol Do’s and Don’ts – advice for the business person! Miscellaneous DOs and DON’Ts and explanationsInclude “Other” pertinent supplemental information related to your specific country (above and beyond-EC)Total Points 60 points ................
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