Essay Instructions: SLP5 Assignment
You have been asked by a CEO of a multinational enterprise to evaluate whether or not his company should begin a business enterprise in the country you have chosen for your session long project SINGAPORE. Write a 2 page memo to the CEO explaining why or why he should not start a business in this country. You need to carefully justify your answer based on the knowledge you acquired this session. You will be assessed not just on your knowledge, but how creative your arguments are presented. This is potentially a multi-million dollar venture and you are addressing a CEO. Please keep this in mind.
This is a Signature Assignment for BUS401 SLP Module 5
There are 2 specific learning outcomes: 1) analyze the impact of global forces on business practices and 2) assess the impact of culture and diversity on business practices
In this SLP assignment for Module 5 our emphasis will be on understanding global forces, culture and diversity on business practices. You will be summarizing all of what you learned in international business.
SLP 5 Assignment Expectations
Continue to write about the country you selected in Module 1, SINGAPORE.
Write 2-3 pages, identifying and providing a profile of ease of doing business in your selected country.
Research and provide illustrations that support your points. Include information from cases, SLPs and TDs where appropriate.
List supporting references and cite sources
Use appropriate writing style (organization, grammar, & spelling- see Writing Guidelines).
Please read the following articles:
Kaye, P., J. Mensch, & D. Shiry (2003) What's the Function?, Pennsylvania CPA Journal. Philadelphia: Spring 2003. Vol. 74, Iss. 1: pg. 28-32. from library portal via coursenet.
Hollein, M. (2002)"Pricing in foreign currency vs. U.S. Dollars - how is your company managing currency risk?" AFP Exchange. Bethesda: Nov/Dec 2002. v 22, Iss. 6; pg. 112-115. from library portal via coursenet.
Turner, B., B. Ackerman, & K. Kirwan (2004)"Transfer Pricing is Getting More Scrutiny", Financial Executive.Morristown, May 2004, Volume 20, Iss3 pages 28-31. from library portal via coursenet.
Case 5 Materials:
Kim, Yong-Cheol & R. McElreath (2001) "Managing operating exposure: A case study of the automobile industry", Multinational Business Review. Detroit: Spring 2001. v 9, Iss. 1; pg. 21-27. from library portal via coursenet.
Book Review (2005) "The gaijin who saved Nissan", Business Week,1/17/2005, accessed 5/16/2009 at: http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/05_03/b3916021_mz005.htm
Miskin, D. (2009) FX Risk Revisited, Treasury & Risk Magazine, 3/1/2009
Wells Fargo?s Larry Kirschner examines why in the face of double-digit currency moves, treasurers need to understand which risk exposures matter most and how to execute a plan of action.
Gamble, R. (2009) All Eyes on FX Risk, Treasury & Risk Magazine, 9/1/2009