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<strong>BUSN</strong> <strong>369</strong> <strong>DeVry</strong> <strong>Course</strong> <strong>Project</strong><br />

International Business Research <strong>Project</strong><br />

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4b07-a11b-ac99a4354358/12/<strong>BUSN</strong><strong>369</strong>_CH_<strong>Course</strong><strong>Project</strong>.html#3">Suggestions for Preparing Your Report |<br />

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4b07-a11b-ac99a4354358/12/<strong>BUSN</strong><strong>369</strong>_CH_<strong>Course</strong><strong>Project</strong>.html#5">Section 1: Select and Profile a Foreign Business<br />

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2: Competition, Social, and Economic Factors (100<br />

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3: Marketing, Operations, and Human Resources<br />

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4: Global Finances (100 points) |<br />

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(100 points)<br />

Objectives<br />

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The purpose of this <strong>Course</strong> <strong>Project</strong> is to engage students in understanding the far reaching challenges and opportunities<br />

of operating an international business. Upon the completion of this <strong>Course</strong> <strong>Project</strong>, students will also have a greater<br />

appreciation of how culture, political systems, society, and other factors impact business practices not only domestically<br />

but internationally.<br />

Guidelines<br />

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The <strong>Course</strong> <strong>Project</strong> must be comprehensive and follow the following analytical stages.<br />

1. There are four sections in this <strong>Course</strong> <strong>Project</strong> and are due at the end of Weeks 2, 4, 6, and 8. At the end of<br />

Week 8, you will submit a complete report containing all sections along with a cover page, table of contents,<br />

body text with appropriate subtitles, references page, and appendices. There is a separate reflection<br />

document which students will complete individually and submit to the appropriate Dropbox.<br />

2. Each section should be two- to three-pages in length with appropriate references shown on the references<br />

page. The final report should be 8- to 12-pages in length not including the cover page, references page, and<br />

appendices. If embedded images are used, they should be sized appropriately and integrated with the text.


3. Sections should be formatted according to <strong>DeVry</strong>’s APA guidelines. Refer to Doc Sharing for the <strong>DeVry</strong><br />

Manual on APA as well as other supporting documents.<br />

4. Even though this is not a scientific-type writing assignment and is mostly creative in nature, references are<br />

still very important. At least five authoritative, outside references are required (anonymous authors or web<br />

pages are not acceptable). These should be referenced following APA guidelines.<br />

5. Appropriate citations are required following APA guidelines.<br />

6. All <strong>DeVry</strong> University Policies are in effect, including the Plagiarism Policy.<br />

7. Please post any questions about these papers in the weekly Q & A Forum.<br />

8. Your report will be graded on quality of research, quality of paper information, use of citations, grammar, and<br />

sentence structure (see rubrics below).<br />

Suggestions for Preparing Your Report<br />

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1. Apply a three-step process of writing: Plan, Write, and Complete.<br />

2. Prepare an outline of your research paper before you go forward.<br />

3. Complete a first draft and then go back to edit, evaluate, and make any changes required.<br />

4. Consider using visual communication to further clarify and support the written part of your report.<br />

5. Use graphs, diagrams, photographs, flowcharts, maps, drawings, tables, and charts.<br />

Section Outline<br />

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Section 1: Business Profile (due at the end of Week 2)<br />

1. Name, history (background), and ownership (private, public, government, or mixed)<br />

2. Country or countries where the business operates<br />

3. Stock exchange identifier and listing<br />

4. Description of the products and services (4 P’s) offered and where sold<br />

5. SWOT analysis<br />

Section 2: Competition, Social, and Economic Factors (due at the end of Week 4)<br />

1. Competition<br />

2. Demographics of consumers<br />

3. Organization structure<br />

4. Entrance and exit strategies<br />

5. Government structure and economic indicators<br />

Section 3: Marketing, Operations, and Human Resources (due at the end of Week 6)<br />

1. Marketing strategies<br />

2. Pricing strategies<br />

3. Global operations and supply chain<br />

4. Compensation and appraisal system<br />

5. Employee culture, employer relations, and practices<br />

Section 4: Global Finances (due at the end of Week 8)<br />

1. Exchange rates<br />

2. Sources of funds<br />

3. Stock performance<br />

4. Accounting practices (GAAP and IFRS)<br />

5. Financial performance


Reflection (due at the end of Week 8)<br />

1. Initial thoughts about this project.<br />

2. What learning growth have you experienced?<br />

3. Thoughts on this project and its effect on your professional career.<br />

4. Suggestions for improving this <strong>Course</strong> <strong>Project</strong>.<br />

5. Thoughts on working individually or in a team of three.<br />

Section 1: Select and Profile a Foreign Business (100 points)<br />

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Due to globalization, there are a multitude of businesses that you can select. You have the option of selecting any legal<br />

business operating in a foreign country that is listed on a major stock exchange. You should select a business that is<br />

of interest to you and has information available for your report. In this section, you would provide an in-depth profile of<br />

your selected business covering items A through E.<br />

Section 1: Business Profile<br />

Description<br />

Points Available<br />

A. Name, history (background), and ownership (private, public, government, or mixed) 10<br />

B. Country or countries where the business operates 10<br />

C. Stock exchange identifier and listing 10<br />

D. Description of the products and services (4 P’s) offered and where sold 10<br />

E. SWOT analysis 10<br />

APA format; no typing, spelling, or grammatical errors 10<br />

Cover page 10<br />

Table of contents 10<br />

References 10<br />

Appendices 10<br />

Subtotal 100<br />

Section 2: Competition, Social, and Economic Factors (100 points)<br />

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This section should present an analysis of the operating environment for your selected business. It should include<br />

graphs and tables either embedded within the body text or in the appendices. Make sure you provide the appropriate<br />

sources for material that is not original.<br />

Following are some questions to ask.<br />

1. Who are the competitors?<br />

2. Who purchases the products and/or services?<br />

3. How is my foreign business organized (e.g., flat, tall, matrix)?<br />

4. What are the various strategies for entering this country?<br />

5. What role does the government play in the operation of the business?<br />

There are several sources from which the issues can be determined. They include business documents, textbooks,<br />

annual reports, business or government web sites, and published articles.


In this section, you would provide specific information on your selected business covering items A through E.<br />

Section 2: Competition, Social, and Economic Factors<br />

Description<br />

Points Available<br />

A. Competition 10<br />

B. Demographics of consumers 10<br />

C. Organization structure 10<br />

D. Entrance and exit strategies 10<br />

E. Government structure and economic indicators 10<br />

APA format; no typing, spelling, or grammatical errors 10<br />

Cover page 10<br />

Table of contents 10<br />

References 10<br />

Appendices 10<br />

Subtotal 100<br />

Section 3: Marketing, Operations, and Human Resources (100 points)<br />

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This section should present an analysis of the marketing, operations, and human resources for your selected business.<br />

It should include graphs and tables either embedded within the body text or in the appendices. For example, you could<br />

include a map showing where products or services are sold. In addition, you could have an illustration of the supply<br />

chain system showing the sources of materials and labor used throughout the world. Make sure you provide the<br />

appropriate sources for material that is not original.<br />

Following are some questions to ask.<br />

1. How does my business market their products or services?<br />

2. How are prices established?<br />

3. What are the criteria for selection of suppliers?<br />

4. What are the wages of the employees? Competitive to similar businesses?<br />

5. What is the culture of your business?<br />

There are several sources from which the issues can be determined. They include business documents, textbooks,<br />

annual reports, business or government web sites, and published articles.<br />

In this section, you would provide specific information on your selected business covering items A through E.<br />

Section 3: Marketing, Operations, and Human Resources<br />

Description<br />

Points Available<br />

A. Marketing strategies 10<br />

B. Pricing strategies 10<br />

C. Global operations and supply chain 10<br />

D. Compensation and appraisal system 10


E. Employee culture, employer relations, and practices 10<br />

APA format; no typing, spelling, or grammatical errors 10<br />

Cover page 10<br />

Table of contents 10<br />

References 10<br />

Appendices 10<br />

Subtotal 100<br />

Section 4: Global Finances (100 points)<br />

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This section should present an analysis of financial management for an international business. It should include a list<br />

of financial resources, as well as a one year chart on the stock performance of your business. Finally, you would<br />

describe the accounting method used by your business and how you would use the business’s financial statements to<br />

analyze their business. Make sure you provide the appropriate sources for material that is not original.<br />

Following are some questions to ask.<br />

1. How does fluctuating exchange rates affect my business?<br />

2. Where can my business go to secure financing?<br />

3. How has my business performed in the stock market?<br />

4. What impact has the IASB had on my business?<br />

5. How has my business benefited the stakeholders?<br />

There are several sources from which the issues can be determined. They include business documents, textbooks,<br />

annual reports, business or government web sites, and published articles.<br />

In this section, you would provide specific information on your selected business covering items A through E.<br />

Section 4: Global Finances<br />

Description<br />

Points Available<br />

A. Exchange rates 10<br />

B. Sources of funds 10<br />

C. Stock performance 10<br />

D. Accounting practices (GAAP and IFRS) 10<br />

E. Financial performance 10<br />

APA format; no typing, spelling, or grammatical errors 10<br />

Cover page 10<br />

Table of contents 10<br />

References 10<br />

Appendices 10<br />

Subtotal 100


Reflection (100 points)<br />

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Think about this assignment and write a well thought-out reflection about how this assignment influenced your thinking<br />

about international business.<br />

Reflection<br />

Statements are substantive and detailed: your thoughts on the project overall, actions taken, choices made over<br />

the course of the project, what learning and growth has occurred, your thoughts on the role of this project in 90<br />

developing a professional understanding, and competency in the world of international business.<br />

APA format; no typing, spelling, or grammatical errors 10<br />

Subtotal 100

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