HI2011 Global and International Business

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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.
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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.
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Marking Rubric

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