INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TERM PAPER: This assignment involves making a clear and logical international business proposition. A list of possible topics will be provided. The proposal topic must be previously approved by the instructor before going ahead on the research. Students will explore the topic in reference to assigned countries. The Term Paper will be developed through a process of drafts that build on provided analysis and feedback. The paper should be at least 4 pages (no more than 6), typed, double spaced, with a cover page, and a list of sources cited (your references).
TOPICS: Exporting, Importing, Outsourcing, Off-Shoring, Licensing, Franchising, Foreign Direct Investment FDI, Strategic Alliances, Joint Ventures, Greenfield Investments, Wholly Owned Subsidiaries, Acquisitions.
All good papers, presentations, or arguments have the following format: introduction that builds to a supposed thesis, reasons why the thesis is true, and a conclusion restating the thesis.
In your paper, underline the thesis and put the main arguments in italics. Do keep in mind that in your paper you should NOT say, ?I think? or use any other personal pronoun (I or me)! The reader knows it is your opinion.

The final version will therefore be organized as follows:

Part I. COUNTRY BACKGROUND: (15 points)
Name of the country:
Neighboring countries:
Territorial size of the country:
Size of the Population:
Type of Political System:
Who is the Prime Minister, President?
What political party is in power?
Derivation of the form of law: Common, civil, other.
How would you classify its economic system?
What are the GNI and the GNI per capita PPP?
Major Natural Resources:
What major products are exported and to which countries?
What are the major imports and from which countries?
Member of what economic integration organizations:
Name of the currency:
Is it freely exchanged?

Suggested places to start: http://www.kidon.com/media-link/index.shtml , www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook & www.state.gov/www/issues/economic/country_reports.html

Part II. BUSINESS PROPOSITION: things like ?Outsourcing is good? or ?Offshoring is bad? or ?FDI leads to economic growth? or ?Russia is ripe for foreign investment? or ?India has changed its laws to increase entrepreneurship.? Your thesis must be approved by the instructor (5 points).

Part III. EVIDENCE: Outline three reasons and the evidence for your conclusion. Site your sources. Include in your evidence at least one article from a newspaper/media source in the country you have been assigned. Do not use the following sources for your local media source: AP, UPI, Financial Times, New York Times, WSJ (all editions), Deutsche Welle, Kyodo, Bloomberg, International Herald Tribune or CNN, unless you cannot find an English-language article and have your instructor?s approval. Critically evaluate the sources as to coverage and potential bias. . Your local article has to be approved by your instructor. The requirement is to learn about news, analysis and commentary from a local point of view, not from global news wire services (75 points).

Suggested international newspaper directory websites:
http://www.kidon.com/media-link/index.shtml , http://emedia1.mediainfo.com/emedia http://www.thepaperboy.com/welcome.htm1
(Your grade will be withheld unless the article is attached.)

Part IV: CONCLUSIONS: Show that your thesis has been proved (5 points).

For example, you may describe your experience at GSU as follows:
?I am learning many interesting and potentially valuable things at GSU. My decision to attend Robinson College of Business (RCB) was an excellent choice.
This is true because: (1) The M.B.A. program at the Robinson College of Business has been listed in the US News & World Report top 10 for thirteen consecutive years, which means that the faculty and program for undergraduate students is likely also very good. (2) While at RCB I also take advantage of the Georgia HOPE scholarship, an excellent way to finance a college education. (3) GSU is located in the heart of Atlanta and one of the nation’s most dynamic business communities, providing students with access to and job opportunities in Fortune 500 corporations and small entrepreneurial firms that includes high tech, leading consumer and retail brand names as well as major players in international commerce.
Given these important considerations I made an excellent choice when I selected Robinson for my college education.?

In this simple argument, the thesis is ?My decision to attend Robinson College of Business (RCB) was an excellent choice.? The reasons that the thesis is true are, ?RCB is ranked as an excellent business school, HOPE helps to pay for the education you get at RCB, and RCB is located in and well integrated into a vibrant business community offering many job opportunities.? They prove that the thesis is correct. And then finally, a restatement of the thesis is provided, ?I made an excellent choice when I selected Robinson for my college education.? In your paper, underline the thesis and put the main arguments in italics.

You are expected to be proficient in the use of WAC (Writing Across the Curriculum). Specifically, you should be able to submit the different versions of your paper, read and understand your professor?s comments. A good place to start is: http://wac.gsu.edu/23793.html
Please refer to this website for logon instructions if you are new to the WAC. You are also expected to check the WAC page daily for any changes and updates.

You are expected to submit all your drafts on time Through WAC. Not submitting them on time will affect your grade SIGNIFICANTLY. Every day late will count as-1 to the final grade.

I already wrote some these and 3 main topics.

During this time of the European crisis, many countries of the EU are being harmed by their struggling economy. However, Germany has been one of the least affected countries during this crisis, mainly due to their powerful national economy. A critical supporter to Germany?s economical reputation would be its strong exports.

According to the German Industry Association, German?s exports will be expected to rise by 11 percent this year. The amount of exports that Germany plans will become a main factor of Germany?s economical stability and high GDP.
India, one of the fastest growing major countries, is receiving engineering exports from Germany with an expected growth of 10-15 percent this year. Although there was a slight decrease in comparison to the prior year due to the European debt crisis, the current growth is still beneficial to Germany?s economy.
Germany is recognized for its luxurious and durable cars, primarily BMW, Audi, Mercedez Benz, Volkswagon. During the first half of 2011, the german exports of passenger cars increased by 10.2%. The number of car sales will persistently grow this year benefiting in the overall exports from Germany.

Reference

“Germany Industry Assoc Reaffirms 2011 Export Fcst Of +11%.” Market News International [Berlin] 12 Sept. 2011. Print.

Germany Industry Assoc Reaffirms 2011 Export Fcst Of +11%

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12 September 2011

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BERLIN (MNI) – The German Industry Association (BDI) still expects
exports to grow by 11% this year, it said in a report released over the
weekend.

Noting that exports grew by 15.4% y/y in the first half of this
year, the association said that “should exports stagnate in the second
half of the year at the current level, the BDI’s forecast of 11% export
growth would still be met.”

The BDI cautioned, though, that even though order books are well
filled as the global economy cools and uncertainty rises, “there is
still a risk that existing orders might be canceled if the economy
clouds further.”

–Berlin bureau: +49-30-22 62 05 80; email: twidder@marketnews.com

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