You will be needed to join a group (minimum of four students and no more than five students) in your tutorial. In your group you will develop a 4000 word written REPORT on the topic detailed below:

Analyze an emerging/developing economy and a developed economy as a possible site for a firm to establish a subsidiary. Your selection of economies is limited to the following choices:

• ‘Emerging/Developing’: Sri Lanka
• ‘Developed’: Spain, New Zealand

Assume that you are responsible for a large Australian manufacturing firm that is keen to internationalize by establishing a subsidiary (office) in the host economy. Consider the following issues that would help you make such a business decision:

• What political, legal, cultural and economic risks apply?

• In the context of political, legal, cultural and economic factors, what are the advantages and disadvantages of investing in each economy?

The report should be a balanced consideration of both the positive and potentially challenging aspects of each economy. Do not focus solely on the former. It should be a balanced thought of the overall prospects for successful investment there.

Finally, you should conclude as to which economy will be the host of your investment – your final decision/recommendation must be supported and justified.

While writing your report, you should incorporate relevant theories/concepts as well as sources to justify your arguments. Remember to acknowledge your sources throughout the paper using the Harvard referencing system (in-text referencing).

The report/detail is to be typed and 1.5 spaced (a standard 12 point font should be used). It should be checked for spelling, stability, and clarity of expression.

Your report should incorporate at least 30 dissimilar references. These can be sourced from the following:

• Academic articles
• Relevant textbooks
• Periodicals
• Newspapers
• Relevant online sources

Lecture 5 Slides is a great guide for this research; specifically slides 50 and 51 that help us achieved our goals.

Executive Summary, with justifications and supports based on the research and context of Political, Legal, Cultural and Economic, Final Edit, Grammar Check

POLITICAL

POLITICAL RISKS

• SRI LANKA
• NEW ZEALAND

POLITICAL FACTORS

• SRI LANKA

Advantages in investing in the country’s Economy

Disadvantages in investing in the country’s Economy

• NEW ZEALAND

Advantages in investing in the country’s Economy

Disadvantages in investing in the country’s Economy

LEGAL

LEGAL RISKS

• SRI LANKA
• NEW ZEALAND

LEGAL FACTORS

• SRI LANKA

Advantages in investing in the country’s Economy

Disadvantages in investing in the country’s Economy

• NEW ZEALAND

Advantages in investing in the country’s Economy

Disadvantages in investing in the country’s Economy

CULTURAL

CULTURAL RISKS

• SRI LANKA
• NEW ZEALAND

CULTURAL FACTORS

• SRI LANKA

Advantages in investing in the country’s Economy

Disadvantages in investing in the country’s Economy

• NEW ZEALAND

Advantages in investing in the country’s Economy

Disadvantages in investing in the country’s Economy

ECONOMIC

ECONOMIC RISKS

• SRI LANKA
• NEW ZEALAND

ECONOMIC FACTORS

•  SRI LANKA

Advantages in investing in the country’s Economy

Disadvantages in investing in the country’s Economy

• NEW ZEALAND

Advantages in investing in the country’s Economy

Disadvantages in investing in the country’s Economy