Business and Cultural Analysis, management homework help

Module I

• Introduction of your Business and Cultural Analysis

For your final paper you will be developing an international business plan. The scenario is that you have a small business in a country of your own choice and would like to expand on a global level. This business will be used in all of your assignments. Select a country of your choice that you might want to explore doing business in. Review the following website- http://geert-hofstede.com/argentina.html. Based on your findings prepare a 4-5 page report that addresses the following:

• • Company background (inclusive of the product or service description)
  • Rationale for expanding on a global level.
  • Country selection for expansion. This needs to include:
  • Economic background of the country.
  • Customs both verbal and nonverbal.
  • Education level.
  • Income level.
  • Hofstede’s factors that might impact doing business in your selected country.
  • Justification of the selected country
  • Use at least three (3) quality references. Wikipedia does not quality as academic resources. Credible websites are acceptable.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Module II

• • Assessing Political Risk and Legal Restrictions For your final paper you will be developing an international business plan. The scenario is that you have a small business in a country of your own choice and would like to expand on a global level. This business will be used in all of your assignments. Select a country of your choice that you might want to explore doing business in. Based on your findings prepare a 4-5 page report that addresses the following: • o Political stability of your country. o Labor laws, labor costs, and other related areas to note. o Trade barriers or investment restrictions o Tax and other investment incentives. o Laws concerning foreign investment. o Other needed information needed that you feel is important to mitigate any risk. o Use at least three (3) quality references. Wikipedia does not quality as academic resources. Credible websites are acceptable. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: • o Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman or Ariel font (size 12), following APA formatting inclusive of: title page, headers, page numbers, citations and references. The title and reference page are not included in the page count.

Module IV

Identifying Management Skills and Organizational Structure

For your final paper you will be developing an international business plan. The scenario is that you have a small business in a country of your own choice and would like to expand on a global level. This business will be used in all of your assignments. Select a country of your choice that you might want to explore doing business in. Based on your findings prepare a 4-5 page report that addresses the following:

• Determine the needed skills managers will need to do business in your selected country.
• Justify the type of management style needed for your organization.
• Explain the type of organizational structure needed to align with the international business strategy.
• Decide and explain whether you would suggest a centralized or decentralized structure.
• Other needed information that you feel is important.

• Use at least three (3) quality references. Wikipedia does not quality as academic resources. Credible websites are acceptable.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman or Ariel font (size 12), following APA formatting inclusive of: title page, headers, page numbers, citations and references. The title and reference page are not included in the page count.

Module IV

International Business Plan

For your final paper you will be developing an international business plan. The scenario is that you have a small business in a country of your own choice and would like to expand on a global level. Select a country of your choice that you might want to explore doing business in. Each week you have been working on this. Now it is time to put the plan together. There will be areas that need to be added, so use the information available in the chapters that we covered to fill in these areas. Based on your findings prepare an 8-12 page report and a power point presentation that address the following:

• Explain the international economy that you will be doing business in. Note any areas that might cause concern and how you intend to address them.
• Detail the cultural influences in your selected country and how you will adjust to any areas that are outside of your current business practices.
• Analyze the government and political impact that your business will have to adjust to. Explain how you might mitigate any areas of risk.
• Explain the optimal type of organizational structure you will use.
• Describe the most effective type of management style needed for the success of this venture.
• Determine any foreign exchange issues that might occur and how you will proactive in dealing with them.
• Summarize the legal environment that you will have to be aware of when doing business in your selected country.
• Explain the information needs of your business and how you plan to address them.
• Other needed information that you feel is important.

• Use at least six (6) quality references. Wikipedia does not quality as academic resources. Credible websites are acceptable.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Word document: Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman or Ariel font (size 12), following APA formatting inclusive of: title page, headers, page numbers, citations and references. The title and reference page are not included in the page count.
• Power Point document: 10 to 15 slides (excluding cover and references)