Its a group assignment asking to write only 800 words on the part givenStructural Differences of each market: France, Brazil, South Korea – consider using a tableEstimated size and profitability of each market: France, Brazil, South Korea – consider using a tableselected FS MNE is ANZ
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HOLMES INSTITUTE FACULTY OF HIGHER EDUCATION Assessment Details and Submission Guidelines Trimester T1 2020 Unit Code HI2011 Unit Title Global and International Business Mode of Delivery ONLINE Assessment Type Group Assignment (Group Report) Note: Groups of 4 students only must be formed by week 6 and your tutor must be informed of each member’s name and student number. Once a group is formed by students’ self-enrolment into Blackboard, no changes are allowed. This is strictly required to be your own original work. Plagiarism will be penalised. Students are required to apply the theories and knowledge derived from the unit materials, demonstrate critical analysis and provide a considered and comprehensive evaluation of their selected MNE. Students must use correct in-text citation conventions in accordance with the Harvard method. Assessment Title A Financial Services (FS) Multi National Entity (MNE) International Expansion (Report Format) Purpose of assessment and linkage to Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO) the Students are required to select a multi-national entity from the financial services industry. In the group report, students must extend their knowledge of foreign entry strategies and address the key themes from weeks 6 - 9, including the following: 1. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) 2. The Strategy of International Business 3. Ethics and Legal Systems in International Business 4. Foreign Exchange and International Business This assessment will address the following unit learning outcomes: 1. Analyse, evaluate and discuss theoretical and practical knowledge of global business strategy, in the context of Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal issues. 2. Discuss how major financial institutions contribute to global business. 3. Analyse, evaluate and discuss theoretical and practical knowledge of international market entry options. Page 2 of 6 Assessment Weight Group Report = 20% Group Video Power-Point Presentation (10 mins) = 10% Total = 30% Total Marks 30 Marks Word limit Report not more than 3,000 words Due Date Week 10 for the group report. [Late submission penalties accrue at the rate of - 5% per day] Submission Guidelines • All work must be submitted on Blackboard by the due date along with a completed Assignment Cover Page. • The assignment must be in MS Word format, 1.5 spacing, 12-pt Arial font and 2 cm margins on all four sides of your page with appropriate section headings and page numbers. • Reference sources must be cited in the text of the report, and listed appropriately at the end in a reference list, all using Harvard referencing style. • At the end of your report please include an appendix stating ‘who wrote which section’, i.e. provide the student name and number for each section of the report. Note: Your tutor may require the group to submit a draft report in Week 9 for review. This is NOT to be submitted on Blackboard. This is a potential opportunity for students to get feedback prior to submission. Ensure that the final report is checked for plagiarism using Safe-assign. Consult your tutor if you are unsure or you require clarification on plagiarism. Note: that you may not get the assignment submission links unless you are registered in a group on Blackboard. Note: Video presentation with power-point slides are required. All students must appear and contribute to the video presentation or marks will be deducted. Page 3 of 6 Group Assignment Specifications Purpose: This group assignment is an opportunity for students to demonstrate their understanding of unit concepts and apply their knowledge of the theories and unit material to a contemporary multinational entity from the financial services industry operating in different markets around the world. Background and Details: You have been asked by the CEO of a major Australian Bank to advise them on their strategy formulation for International expansion. The Bank has developed a reputable brand in the Australian and New Zealand markets and is now looking for suitable acquisitions and strategic partnerships in foreign markets in order to grow their business. The three markets that they are currently assessing for entry are; France, Brazil and South Korea (ROK). You are required to assess the attractiveness of each of the three markets and put forward recommendation(s) for future action based on a co-operative discussion in your groups. By working in co-operative groups, select a well-known Financial Services (FS) multi-national entity or consult with your tutor and ensure that it has not been selected by another group. Analyse the selected and approved FS multi-national entity and consider the following factors: • The differences in the structure of each market identified for entry • The estimated size and profitability of each market identified for entry • The potential problems in selling to and supporting the MNE in each market identified for entry • The likely future developments in each market identified for entry • The potential foreign exchange and trade implications In this report, • Use sub-headings • Use appropriate paragraphing • Reference the sources used with correct in-text citation conventions • Provide a full list of references at the end using correct referencing conventions • Check the safe-assign report and modify the submission if it is Medium or High risk. Your final submission is due Friday of Week 10 at Midnight. Late submissions will attract penalties at the rate of -5 % per day. Page 4 of 6 Group Assignment Structure Required: Holmes Institute Cover Page [This is essential and must be completed accurately] Executive Summary – This should be a concise synopsis of the whole report. Table of Contents – This should be well formatted with numerical sub headings Main Body of the report contains Section Headings for each paragraph listed Sub-sections are numbered. Appropriate paragraphing must be used. Introduction – A brief summary of the selected FS MNE in terms of its primary activities, extent of current international operations and some key financial / operational statistics. Structural Differences of each market: France, Brazil, South Korea – consider using a table Estimated size and profitability of each market: France, Brazil, South Korea – consider using a table Potential problems identified in selling to and supporting the MNE’s presence in each market: France, Brazil, South Korea The likely Future Developments of each market: France, Brazil, South Korea The Potential Foreign Exchange and Trade Implications Conclusion – After evaluating each of the three markets, students must make recommendation(s) with appropriate justification. Page Numbers must be used. Reference List at the end must be in the Harvard format and be mainly academic Journal Articles. Students must also show adequate evidence of additional research with up to 10 academic reference sources provided. Appendix: Group Assessment Form. All students in the group must indicate which sections of the report was their individual contribution. The form is available on Blackboard. Students must also show adequate evidence of additional research with up to 10 academic reference sources provided. When finalised, students must submit an electronic copy ONLY onto Blackboard via Safe Assign (Self Check) using the final submission links by the due date. The percentage of similarity from the Safe Assign report is expected to be Low or Medium. The group report must be within the 3,000 word limit. Page 5 of 6 Marking Rubric Excellent 3 marks Good 2 marks Satisfactory 1.5 marks Unsatisfactory 1 or 0 marks Executive Summary Max 3 marks NA A good concise synopsis of the report A basic summary of the report only Missing or of no relevance. Meaningless. Analysis of the structural differences of each entry market. Max 3 marks Analysis of the structural differences of each entry market has been clearly described and well –articulated with relevant evidence to support. Analysis of the structural differences of each entry market has been clearly described with some relevant evidence to support. Analysis of the structural differences of each entry market has been adequately stated and explained. Relevant evidence from research is lacking. The attempt made in this section is unsatisfactory or is poorly composed with content included of little or no relevance. Estimation of the potential size and profitability of each entry market Max 3 marks Estimation of the potential size and profitability of each entry market has been clearly stated and well – articulated with relevant evidence to support. Estimation of the potential size and profitability of each entry market has been stated and described with some relevant evidence to support. Estimation of the potential size and profitability of each entry market has been adequately stated and explained. Relevant evidence from research is lacking. The attempt made in this section is unsatisfactory or is poorly composed with content included of little or no relevance. Analysis of the potential problems in selling to and supporting the MNE in each entry market Max 3 marks Analysis of the potential